Aurora, Illinois Concrete Skateparks (Skate & BMX), originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Concrete casting is underway! Here the precision-cast components of Aurora’s two new skateparks are prepared for shipment to the construction site. Earlier this year, Spohn Ranch was commissioned to design and build separate skateboarding and BMX facilities for the City of Aurora. We wanted the local riders to have … FULL POST
The Dalles, Oregon Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In summer of 2010, Spohn Ranch was selected as the highest-ranking respondent to a request for proposals for the design/build of a state-of-the-art skatepark in The Dalles, Oregon. Today, we proudly present our final design for the new concrete skatepark to be located at Thompson Park. After engaging in a thoughtful and … FULL POST
Dalton, Georgia Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Here’s the final design for Dalton, Georgia’s new concrete skatepark. At roughly 5,600 square feet, this small plaza-style park will be a valuable addition to Dalton’s diverse collection of recreational facilities. With a design/construction budget of only $90,000, Spohn Ranch worked with the local skateboard community to develop a design that would accommodate … FULL POST
Bemidji, Minnesota Community Skate Plaza, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This week, Spohn Ranch field crews will be wrapping up substantial completion of the construction on Bemidji, Minnesota’s highly anticipated community skatepark. As flatwork and final aesthetic detailing move forward, the park will prepare for its official grand opening at the beginning of November. After weeks of battling intense rain and … FULL POST
We’ve put the finishing touches on our short film detailing the unique opportunity we were presented with back in 2009 – building a concrete bowl at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Click the video above to get an in-depth look at Spohn Ranch’s state-of-the-art construction process that enabled us to build an enclosed concrete bowl in less than … FULL POST
Huffman Skatepark – West Dundee, Illinois, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. For the third year in a row, Spohn Ranch has earned a coveted spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of America’s 5,000 fastest growing companies. “Inc. recognizes the dedication and hard work that have gone into building Spohn Ranch into what it is today. For more than 30 years, Inc.’s list … FULL POST
This past weekend Spohn Ranch Skateparks had the privilege of setting up motocross jumps and our signature 13′ vert ramp for the East Coast Surfing Championships in Virginia Beach. This three day event was nothing but fun in sun! Click here for further info on the industry’s leading action sports event division.
Nice clips from Spohn Ranch’s Ambassador Skate Plaza in Los Angeles courtesy of Active Ride Shop. This montage features the smooth skating and raw talent of Theotis Beasley and some friends. For more info on LA’s first real street plaza built in 2008, click here.
Check out the sick montage from Spohn Ranch’s Possum Creek Skatepark in Gainesville, Florida. This 18,000 square foot park opened in April and continues to attract skaters from throughout Florida!
City of Long Beach, California pushes ahead with plans for more public skateparks, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This past week, the Tony Hawk Foundation announced that they have chosen Long Beach’s McBride Skatepark as their spotlight project for the year. The Stand Up for Skateparks event in October will help raise funds for the new 12,000-14,000 square foot concrete skatepark … FULL POST
