Dalton, Georgia’s Community Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This past month Spohn Ranch was chosen as the design/build contractor for Dalton, Georgia’s new concrete skatepark. With successfully building an action sports facility in Dalton, Spohn Ranch will continue the line of work we began in 1992 – building world-class skateparks for both community users and professional skaters. In the past … FULL POST
Woodside Urban Skate Spot – Silver Spring, Maryland, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This past week, Spohn Ranch was proud to assist Montgomery County with the grand opening of their new urban skate spot in Silver Spring’s Woodside Park. With a handful of skateable elements, this skate spot has become an integral part of Montgomery County’s skatepark system. A diversity of … FULL POST
Long Beach, California Hybrid Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Check out this great video from Transworld Skateboarding that follows Chad Tim Tim and a few Long Beach locals as they skate around town and hit up a few of Spohn Ranch’s new skateparks. First up is Cherry Park (also known as Bixby Park). This park is home to some precision-cast … FULL POST
Bemidji, Minnesota Community Skate Plaza, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This Monday, Spohn Ranch field crews will begin executing on Site Design Group’s unique vision for Minnesota’s first public skate plaza. As construction officially begins on Bemidji’s new skatepark, the local skate/bmx community will be eagerly waiting for the day their wheels can make first contact with the sparkling new concrete. … FULL POST
Concrete Skate Spot – Watts, California (Los Angeles), originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In 2010, Spohn Ranch was proud to partner with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee to provide the youth of Watts, California with a skateboarding safe haven. The WLCAC’s dedication to improving quality of life in their neighborhood inspired us to create a unique environment that would accommodate … FULL POST
Morrell Skatepark – Henderson, Nevada, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. On Thursday, July 8, Spohn Ranch was proud to assist the City of Henderson, Nevada with the opening of their fifth skatepark. The day’s festivities included a dedication from Councilwoman Gerri Schroder and demonstrations from professional skateboarders and BMX riders. With a rich history of nationally-recognized recreational facilities, the City of … FULL POST
PacSun Custom Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In June of 2010, Spohn Ranch was called in to build a custom skatepark for bmx and skateboard demonstrations at PacSun’s Summer Solstice event at the Santa Monica Pier. As the leader in custom skateparks and vert ramps for special events, Spohn Ranch delivered another great course for this event. For further coverage … FULL POST
Possum Creek Skatepark – Gainesville, Florida, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. With construction wrapping up last week, the Possum Creek Skatepark is already receiving rave reviews from the skaters, parents and community members who had spent years advocating for a state-of-the-art public facility in Gainesville. With grant deadlines fast approaching, Spohn Ranch dramatically shortened their construction timeline by utilizing a revolutionary … FULL POST
EA Sports – Skate 3 Commercial Shoot, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Spohn Ranch was hired back in April to build a custom vert-ramp for a high-profile commercial shoot. Check out the final commercial for EA Sports’ upcoming video game “Skate 3”.
Bixby Park Skate Spot – Long Beach, California, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In 2010 Spohn Ranch donated a few Spohncrete pre-cast concrete pieces to a DIY skate spot at Bixby Park (Cherry Park) in Long Beach, California. Local skaters had turned this flat slab of concrete into their own home, but amateur construction techniques limited the potential of this spot. … FULL POST
