Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has announded their grant funding for Fall 2011 applications. Monte Vista was awarded $350,000 to construct a new concrete skatepark. Go to GOCO to learn more about the next grant cycle.

Loveland is planning a new community park on the west side of town (north of 22nd Street, south of 29th Street and west of Wilson Avenue) and it is likely that a skatepark will be included in the plan. Attend the first of three community meetings to voice your support for the skatepark. Check out this link for more information.

The first public workshop is scheduled for December 15, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at The Police Institute, which is located at 810 E 10th Street in Loveland (please enter the building from the east side).

The town of Craig is planning on a big improvement to their old ramp park in 2012. The town is planning on a $350,000 budget for a new skatepark to replace the ramps. Here is an article that covers the budget for the new park. And, here are some photos of the the old park.

As the construction winds down at the big Arvada Skatepark, the facility has been getting a lot of coverage as everyone awaits a soft opening of the park at the end of November.

Here are two videos of the Team Pain crew working and skating:

Keep up to date on the park progress here.

Construction of the new Wheat Ridge Skatepark was delayed this fall, because of general contractor/site preparation issues, not because of the skatepark contractor. Construction is now set to begin in Spring of 2012 with anticipated completion by the end of May 2012. The park budget allows for a 10,000 – 12,000 square foot park with a variety of features. The skatepark was designed and will be constructed by Team Pain Skate Parks. The design is considered conceptual and was presented to the city and the public in April 2011. The new skatepark will be located in Discovery Park at the intersection of 38th Ave. and Kipling in Wheatridge.

The new Pagosa Springs Skatepark is now open. Pillar Design Studios designed the skatepark and Who Skates completed construction. The skatepark is located in Yamaguchi Park, which is located at 684 S. 5th St. in Pagosa Springs.

Image courtesy of Who Skates:

Leadville’s next skatepark meeting is planned for Monday, November 14th at 5:00pm in the Commissioners’ room at the Lake County Courthouse. Discussion will include winter fundraising activities and the next round of grant applications. Check out Skate Leadville for more information.