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George Lane Skatepark Celebrates Grand Opening

Quartz Hill, California’s George Lane Park is now home to one of LA County’s premiere skateparks courtesy of Spohn Ranch’s design/build talents. The 15,000 square foot concrete skatepark officially opened on August 14 to a massive crowd of skateboarders, BMX bike riders and community supporters. The project was our second of two skatepark builds for Los Angeles County, following an … FULL POST »

Highly-Anticipated George Lane Skatepark Underway

After completing a pathway-style skatepark at the Castaic Sports Complex, Spohn Ranch’s second of two skatepark design/build projects for the County of Los Angeles is charging ahead at George Lane Park in Quartz Hill, California – just southwest of Lancaster. The 15,000 square foot George Lane Skatepark will replace an under-utilized horseshoe pit area in the northern part of the … FULL POST »

Spohn Ranch Finalizes Lake Street Skatepark Design

Spohn Ranch and the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Recreation and Parks are teaming up to renovate the skatepark at the Lake Street Community Center. Located between Echo Park and DTLA, the Community Center’s existing skatepark features a modest collection of wood ramps that are reaching the end of their lifespan. Our design/build project will expand upon the current … FULL POST »

Hard Work Pays Off for Harbor City Skatepark

Spohn Ranch and our client of two decades, the City of Los Angeles, are teaming up for a new concrete skatepark at Harbor City Park in Harbor City, California. The 11,000 square foot skatepark will occupy an under-utilized space in the southwest corner of the park, at the intersection of Lomita Boulevard and Belle Porte Avenue. After several years of … FULL POST »

Spohn Ranch Builds Bowl in South Central Los Angeles

South Central Los Angeles, primarily known for the bad elements portrayed in mainstream media continues to make changes for the better with the addition of a concrete skatepark and other amenities at the Audrey and Sydney Irmas Youth Activity Center. The Audrey and Sydney Irmas Youth Activity Center houses the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station Youth Activity League, a venue that … FULL POST »

Groundbreaking Set For New Eagle Pass Skatepark

A once desolate space underneath US Highway 277, in the City of Eagle Pass, Texas will soon be the home to a 8,500 square foot concrete skatepark. If you’re not familiar with Eagle Pass, it sits directly on the cusp of the Texas-Mexico border, separated by the Rio Grande. After years of behind-the-scenes advocacy. the project kicked into high gear … FULL POST »

JOIN THE WASATCH ACADEMY SKATEPARK HONOR ROLL

The Wasatch Academy, a private boarding school a few hours south of Salt Lake City, is now home to a signature Spohn Ranch skatepark. Located in the small community of Mt. Pleasant, the Academy is internationally known, with an annual enrollment of 300+ young adults from over 40 countries. While the Wasatch Academy was in the process of updating amenities … FULL POST »

Crowley Lake Skatepark Charges Ahead

About 30 minutes south of the legendary winter tourist destination Mammoth Mountain and on the eastern side of Sierra Nevada mountain range lies the close-knit community of Crowley Lake, California. In recent years, a public skatepark became a top priority for the community. The importance of a skatepark was noticeably relevant in a place where during the dry months, fishing, … FULL POST »

SPOHN RANCH BUILDS ARMADA A DREAM COME TRUE

Armada Township, an hour north of Detroit, Michigan, is now how home to a “dream come true” for local residents Jacob Gritzinger and Tyler Ross who spent nearly a decade advocating for a public skatepark. “It brings tears to eyes,” said Gritzinger. “It really does.” The Armada skate park location is 75400 North Avenue Armada, MI 48005 Spohn Ranch was … FULL POST »

THIS SANTE FE SKATEPARK RULES THE SOUTHWEST

The City of Santa Fe’s new skatepark is now open! After a several-year journey, on July 29, 2017, Santa Fe’s skateboarding community celebrated the official opening of the Genoveva Chavez Skatepark – located just north of the Genoveva Chavez Community Center with an official address of 3221 Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87507. At the beginning of the project, Spohn Ranch hosted … FULL POST »