Skateboard Facilities Survey
Conducted by Tracey Christianson, Association of Washington Cities
Fall 1997
If a skateboard park in a Washington city or town has been missed, please contact Tracey Christianson at the Association of Washington Cities at (360) 753-4137 or send E-mail to Tracey at tracey.christianson@awc.gen.wa.us. MRSC has also more recent general information on Washington Cities with Skateboard Parks.
Bellevue |
Designer Joe Moorman @ Rob-O-Ramps (419) 454-5060 / (419) 907-7080 |
Park Location 14224 Bel-Red Road (near Highland Community Center) |
| City Contact Russ Plowman or Joe Moorman (419) 452-2722 |
Cost of Facility Total - $40K Original /Remodel in '95 $12,000 Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance Done by parks and rec using revolving fund |
| Indoor / Supervised | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Wood Portable/Rearrangeable Opened June 1994 Size 60' x 60' / ceiling height 15' |
Usage 6,500 members in the skatepark Avg 10 new members per day. Avg use 30-50 kids per day |
| Interesting Features 6' deep bowl spines into a 6' wrap extending to street course. Small street area, 2 sizes of table tops, mini-ramp (under 8' high), rails, and banks |
| Language on Signs Hours, full pads required, Treat others well, Under 18 requires parent signature, no drugs, alcohol, offensive language, graffiti, BMX bikes, respect staff, keep park clean |
Known Injuries Yes, but no claims |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes Restrooms: Yes / Sani-cans Drinking Fountain: No On a Bus Route: Yes / two routes |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? |
| Other: When signing up for membership, a waiver/medical release must be signed with details of the skater's code on it. |
Bellingham |
Designer Steve Rose @ Purkiss Rose, RSI (714) 871-3638 |
Park Location Civic Field |
| City Contact Leslie Bryson |
Cost of Facility Total - $200,000 Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Concrete Opened Expected to start construction Aug of 1997 Size 120 x 160 |
Usage |
| Interesting Features Bowls, snake run, street course, all levels of skill |
| Language on Signs | Known Injuries |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes (near indoor soccer, football stadium, swimming pool) Restrooms: Yes Drinking Fountain: Yes On a Bus Route: Yes |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? |
| Other: |
Bremerton |
Designer Andy Caro (206) 842-0711 |
Park Location East Park / 80 Magnuson Way |
| City Contact Cindy Engelgau (360) 478-5305 |
Cost of Facility Total - $15K spent / some other monies donated Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance Absorbed by parks department |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No / tickets issued |
| Construction Type Wood, metal and asphalt Opened August 1996 Size 59 x 103 |
Usage 20+ kids afterschool |
| Interesting Features Competition style: Two 1/4 pipes side by side, large 5' launch ramp, concrete pyramid, side rail and small launch ramp on each side of pyramid |
| Language on Signs Hours, Skate at Your Own Risk, Not Supervised, Safety equipment strongly recommended, No BMX bikes, No tobacco, glass or skating against traffic, ramps must be clear of other skaters, must be 8 years or older to use the park |
Known Injuries None known |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes / playground, park, YMCA and swimming pool Restrooms: Yes / by pool Drinking Fountain: Yes On a Bus Route: Yes |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No |
| Other: |
Des Moines |
Designer Purkiss Rose, RSI (714) 871-3638 |
Park Location Field House Park / Corner of 11th and South 219th |
| City Contact Rick Still (206) 870-6556 |
Cost of Facility Total - $35,000* Design - 7,500 Other - 2,000 for survey |
Yearly Maintenance |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? Restricted |
| Construction Type Concrete Opened September 1996 Size |
Usage High in summertime / 25 to 30 kids at one time |
| Interesting Features Concrete block has marble in-lay for grinding, 8-side pyramid in the middle |
| Language on Signs Follow WCIA guidelines except does not say skate at your own risk |
Known Injuries None |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes / tennis court, play equipment, ball field Restrooms: Yes Drinking Fountain: Yes at ballfield On a Bus Route: |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? Yes |
| Other: *Designed by Youth Committee. Youth preference was strong. Constructed in-house with city labor so cost was materials only. |
Ellensburg |
Designer Youth/Community Design Committee |
Park Location Across from police and fire stations |
| City Contact Craig Carlson (509) 962-7210 |
Cost of Facility Total - $180,000 Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance Unknown |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? Restricted |
| Construction Type Metal Ramps, concrete wall for noise barrier Opened Spring of 1997 Size 100 x 120 |
Usage High usage, lots of inline skaters and college kids |
| Interesting Features Regular extensive street course, 6 foot half pipe, rails, quarter pipes, spine, and 4-side ramp. Viewing area and picnic tables |
| Language on Signs Has picture of properly outfitted skater, must be 8 years old or accompanied by adult, Not supervised/skate at your own risk, safety equipment recommended, ramps can cause burns, clear ramps before skating, trash in proper receptacles, no glass or swearing |
Known Injuries Minor injuries/no claims |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: No Restrooms: Yes / Sani-cans Drinking Fountain: Yes On a Bus Route: No transit system |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No - included already |
| Other: Plans to expand and make a more changeable course. Two competitions have taken place there. Young Ellensburg Artist contest to decorate area. |
Kent |
Designer Purkiss Rose, RSI (714) 871-3638 |
Park Location Smith & James Street |
| City Contact Pamela McFall (206) 859-4002 |
Cost of Facility Total - $140,000 Design - $8,500 Other - |
Yearly Maintenance Absorbing costs through parks department |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Concrete bowl Opened November 1996 Size 60 x 80 / bowl 30 feet diameter |
Usage 35+ kids per day |
| Interesting Features Concrete bowl, grinding rails, transitions areas |
| Language on Signs Addresses etiquette and safety equipment recommended |
Known Injuries Minor head injury / no claims |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes Restrooms: No Drinking Fountain: No / planning to add On a Bus Route: Yes |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No |
| Other: |
Kirkland |
Designer Design by Youth Committee |
Park Location Peter Kirk Park, 202 Third Street |
| City Contact Ginny Wren (206) 828-1217 |
Cost of Facility Total - $32,500 Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance $2,000 - $4,000 |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Concrete and some metal Opened June 1996 Size |
Usage High |
| Interesting Features Central pyramid, bowl ramp, box, stairs, rails, and half pipe |
| Language on Signs | Known Injuries Broken wrist / no claims |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes / tennis courts, playground equipment, basketball court, senior center, ballfield Restrooms: Yes Drinking Fountain: Yes On a Bus Route: Yes |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No / didn't require |
| Other: |
Longview |
Designer Rob Monroe @ Rob-O-Ramps (714) 549-7707 |
Park Location Cloney Park, Longview |
| City Contact Rich Bemm (360) 577-3345 |
Cost of Facility Total - $10 K Design - includes design and construction of ramps Other - |
Yearly Maintenance City absorbing |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Wooden Portable Ramps with steel surface Opened June 1997 Size 112 x 120 |
Usage High 50+ |
| Interesting Features Quarter pipe, half pipe, spine ramp, half pyramid, wedge ramp, fun box, rails, concrete bumps and parking stops |
| Language on Signs Hours of use, park not supervised, protective equipment recommended, respect neighbors and protect park from graffiti. No glass, alcohol, smoking, bikes, offensive language, keep volume down |
Known Injuries None |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes, Linnear Park, playground, recreational area Restrooms: Y Drinking Fountain: Y On a Bus Route: Y |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No / had existing facility |
| Other: |
Mercer Island |
Designer Design by Youth Committee |
Park Location Mercerdale Park / SE 32nd & 78th Ave SE |
| City Contact Gary Feroglia (206) 236-5300 |
Cost of Facility Total - $37 K Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance Absorbed by city |
| Outdoor | No | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type All concrete Opened 1994 Size 75' x 50' |
Usage 25-30 kids afterschool, weekends, nice days |
| Interesting Features Ramp 30, 2 curbs, fun box |
| Language on Signs Skate at your own risk, safety equipment required, skate with the flow of traffic and in authorized areas only. No glass, or bikes. |
Known Injuries Two broken arms / no claims |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Y Near Multi Age Amenities: Y / Plaza and fountain Restrooms: Y Drinking Fountain: N On a Bus Route: Y |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? N |
| Other: Gary meets twice a year with kids and mayor to discuss skatepark happenings and ideas. On the agenda is adding more interesting features and a water fountain |
Moses Lake |
Designer Fad - Tastics, from Brighton CO (303) 659-0788 |
Park Location 4th Avenue & Dogwood |
| City Contact Jerry Thaut (509) 766-9201 |
Cost of Facility Total - 90K including engineering and equipment Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance Absorbed through the general fund |
| Outdoor | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Concrete pad and grass/fenced park Opened 1993 Size 140 x 140 |
Usage High 30 - 40 mostly in the afternoon and Saturdays |
| Interesting Features 1/2 pipe and ramps |
| Language on Signs Rules and park hours, advise to wear safety gear, park unsupervised, skate at your own risk, no alcohol, drugs, smoking glass, BMX bikes, or skating against the flow of traffic. Must be 8 years or older |
Known Injuries None |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes (six blocks from police dept by jr high school Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes / Aquatic center, basketball and tennis courts Restrooms: Yes / Sani-cans Drinking Fountain: Yes On a Bus Route: Yes |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No / Comp Plans says its ok |
| Other: |
Oak Harbor |
Designer Terry LeDesky (360) 675-3936 |
Park Location TBD |
| City Contact | Cost of Facility Total - $500,000 Design - Island Thrift gave them 30K grant Other - |
Yearly Maintenance City will maintain |
| Outdoor with some cover | No tagging | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Concrete / upper level street skating, 4' half pipe, and 6' half pipe Opened Under construction Size 90 x 160 |
Usage |
| Interesting Features Terraced in two levels, upper level street skating, table top pyramid, launch ramps, rails |
| Language on Signs | Known Injuries |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes / 1/2 mile from fire station Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes / swimming pool, ballfields, future youth center, planned concession stand Restrooms: Will have Sani-cans Drinking Fountain: No / long-term plan will On a Bus Route: Yes |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No |
| Other: |
Yelm |
Designer Design by Youth Committee |
Park Location Yelm Park / 108 Mosman Avenue |
| City Contact Glenn Dunnam, Police Chief (360) 458-5701 |
Cost of Facility Total - $23,000 first phase /$10,000 second phase Design - Other - |
Yearly Maintenance Absorbed by city parks |
| Outdoor | Yes | Is skateboarding allowed elsewhere? No |
| Construction Type Concrete Opened 1995 Size 1000 square feet |
Usage Moderate |
| Interesting Features 3200 sq. feet of flat, half pipe, quarter pipe and pyramid |
| Language on Signs No smoking, bikes or profanity. Skate at your own risk by RCW |
Known Injuries Sprains and scraps only / no claims |
| Is the facility: Highly visible: Yes / next to police station Near Multi Age Amenities: Yes / ballfield, grandstands, basketball, play equipment Restrooms: Yes Drinking Fountain: Yes On a Bus Route: No / no transit system |
| Did the park require an amendment to your comprehensive plan? No |
| Other: |