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.

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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.

The Don Anema Memorial Skatepark in Northglenn now has lights! Park hours are now sunrise to 10:00 pm. The skatepark is located in E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across from City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive in Northglenn.

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California Skateparks has released a preliminary design for the planned skate spot at Kings Mill Park, which is located at 9018 Field St. in Westminster. Construction is planned to begin in January and is expected to last 45 days.

Design image courtesy of California Skateparks:

After several years of advocacy and fundraising, threats by the town to cut funding, construction of a temporary skatepark and location changes, the skaters, led by the Skaters Coalition for Concrete, of Pagosa Springs are getting a new concrete skatepark.

Pillar Design Studios designed a small park to match the small budget of $80,000. Who Skates is constructing the skatepark at Yamaguchi Park, which is located at 684 S. 5th St. in Pagosa Springs.

Design image courtesy of Pillar Design Studios:

Construction Progress image courtesy of Who Skates:

Steamboat Springs just kicked off a fundraising effort for Phase II of the Bear River Skatepark. Team Pain Skateparks designed and constructed the first phase, which is 9,000 square feet. The park opened 2 years ago.

The Skatepark Alliance plans to sell bricks that can be engraved, which will be priced from $150 to $1,000. The Alliance, along with the city, also hopes to secure grants for the next phase.

You can help make the next phase a reality! Donations can be made in the name of the “Steamboat Skatepark Alliance” to the “Yampa Valley Community Foundation.” For more information, call Casson at (970) 846-1599.

On September 26, the Westminster City Council approved a $130,000 design/build contract with California Skateparks for the development of a small skate spot (4,000 – 5,000 square feet) at Kings Mill Park. No design has been released as the city is still undergoing contract negotiations with California.

Kings Mill Park is located at 9018 Field St. in Westminster. The skate spot will be built where the pool and Head Start building once stood. Construction is planned to begin in January and is expected to last 45 days.

All are welcome to attend a progress meeting for the planned Huck Finn Skatepark in Leadville which will be held on Wednesday, October 12 @ 5:00pm in the Commissioners Room in the County Court House. Native Skateparks has been selected to design and construct the skatepark. $160,000 has been raised for the project so far with 3 grants still under review. Visit Skate Leadville for more information.

California Skateparks, along with ECI Construction, is currently constructing the new skatepark in Thornton. The skatepark is expected to be complete in the late fall. Check out this link for more info and some construction photos.

The new skatepark is located at the intersection of 134th Avenue and Holly Street in Thornton.