April 14, 2010
EA Sports – Skate 3 Commercial Shoot, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In early April of 2010, Spohn Ranch Skateparks was approached by Imperial Woodpecker, a production company that was shooting a commercial for the EA Sports video game franchise. The commercial for Skate 3 called for the construction of a custom half-pipe. Calling upon 18+ years of skatepark construction and … FULL POST »
April 5, 2010
Possum Creek Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Construction is steadily moving forward on the 18,000 sq. ft. Possum Creek Skatepark in Gainesville, Florida. Led by Spohn Ranch’s COO, Mark Bradford, the crews in Gainesville are quickly turning what were once just some dreams scribbled on paper into one of Florida’s premiere concrete skateparks. Through a combination of advanced pre-cast concrete … FULL POST »
March 26, 2010
Long Beach, California Hybrid Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. The Michael K. Green Skatepark in Long Beach, California was completed in January and has quickly become a vibrant recreational space for Long Beach’s top skaters, as well as those who are just learning to ride. We stopped by the park yesterday for a quick session and had a great time … FULL POST »
Check out http://www.trueride.com/ to see the revamped TrueRide website. Although Spohn Ranch is primarily focused on custom concrete skateparks, we continue to lead the industry in fabricated ramp equipment. Over 18 years of ramp building experience has culminated in three unique product lines branded under the TrueRide name – TrueRide Heavy Duty, TrueRide Classic and TrueRide Steel. Visit the website … FULL POST »
January 29, 2010
Huffman Skatepark – West Dundee, Illinois, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In between the Illinois blizzards, skaters have been braving the cold and enjoying some great sessions at the new skatepark in West Dundee. Once the weather improves, the final landscaping will be completed and the park will proudly host its official grand opening. Stay tuned for more details! This amazing … FULL POST »
January 15, 2010
Long Beach, California Hybrid Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. On Sunday, January 17th, the youth of Long Beach, California will officially have a brand new facility where they can exercise their passions and distract themselves from the hardships of living in what 1st District Councilman Robert Garcia called “one of the most dense and poor communities in Long Beach.” The … FULL POST »
January 4, 2010
Fort Irwin Military Base Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. After building the Sidewinder Skatepark at the Fort Irwin Military Base about four months ago, we decided to head back to check up on the park and get in a nice skate session. With the integration of landscaping, trees, and decorative fencing – the park has become an inviting recreational space. … FULL POST »
December 14, 2009
LA Skate Plaza, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This past week the Ambassador Series honored the 1-Year Anniversary of the grand opening of the LA Skate Plaza in Wilmington, California. Big thanks to Element Skateboards, HOT 106, X-Games winner Jake Brown, and especially the Ambassador Series who all helped put together this event for the youth of Wilmington. In 2008, Spohn … FULL POST »
November 23, 2009
5BORO Skateboards Southern Migration Tour, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Only two weeks after the skatepark’s official grand opening, the Bethune Point Skatepark in Daytona Beach, Florida is quickly becoming a destination park for professional skateboarding teams and a wide diversity of skaters from around the East Coast. 5BORO Skateboards, a New York based skateboarding company, is doing a demo at … FULL POST »
November 16, 2009
Daytona Beach Skatepark Grand Opening, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Daytona Beach’s premiere action sports facility is officially open! The Bethune Point Skatepark in Daytona Beach, Florida was officially opened on Saturday November 7th – drawing in hundreds of skaters, families, and curious spectators. The skatepark, called the “finest skatepark in the country” by Recreation Director Percy Williamson, is now open … FULL POST »