New renderings of SpohnCrete parks

SpohnCrete skatepark with bowl & street section, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. We had high-end 3D renderings created for several of our SpohnCrete skateparks. Most of these parks are already built or under construction. While these parks only begin to tap the potential of the SpohnCrete system, they’re a good starting point when creating a custom skatepark. Advanced features like waterfalls, … FULL POST »

Skateable Art – Construction Update

Skateable Art by Spohn Ranch Skateparks, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Installation has begun at one of the biggest skateable art installations in the US. Pieces like this “Bent Penny” are being craned into place under the direction of Spohn Ranch COO, Mark Bradford. We’ll post photos are soon as they’re available. In the meantime, enjoy this brief slideshow with info … FULL POST »

Metal skate deterrents are not the answer

Skatestoppers are not the answer, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This is a park near my house in Southern California. The city accidentally built skateable art, then put ugly metal skateĀ deterrents on top. This isolates skaters from the community and uses city money to discourage physical activity. For the same cost, the city could have built the pieces with stainless steel … FULL POST »

Skateable Art by Spohn Ranch Skateparks

Skateable Art by Spohn Ranch Skateparks, originally uploaded by ellishays. Our semi-secret skateable art project is moving forward quickly. The final pre-cast concrete pieces look amazing. We’ll have the pieces in the ground and skateable before summer, so look for it in a park near you! We’re not sure if the city is deeming it a “skate park”, so the … FULL POST »