A new world-class skatepark is coming to Cleveland.
The City of Cleveland has begun the process of creating a new skatepark to serve local residents and to help spearhead further development of the Columbus Road Peninsula. This section of the Flats is already home to the Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op and the proposed home of the Cleveland Rowing Foundation. Columbus Road Peninsula will become a people-powered recreation district nestled along the Cuyahoga River.
First round of conceptual designs based on public input
Three different conceptual design have been created based on all the ideas and comments from the first public meeting on April 28th 2010. These concepts will be refined based on feedback and ideas from the public starting at the June 22nd public meeting and comments and ideas collected since then. Each design features a mix of concrete, brick, granite, pool coping and space for landscaping.
Concept 1 “Mini Orcas”
With a transition section influenced by the Orcas Island skatepark, this design has a deep bowl section with a separate but flowing street section.
Concept 2 “Double Cradle”
Little Eddie inspired design featuring back to back cradles with rollover channel and plenty of speed to get there. Tunnel optional. Lots of unique elements in the transition area with a skate-path style street area.
Concept 3 “Snake Run”
One of a kind snake run layout for transition and flow elements. The longest one ever done by Grindline. Runs along the crooked river and street elements integrated along the way.
What about the skatepark at North Coast Harbor? It is finally gone.
The temporary Skatewave ramps at the Cleveland skatepark at North Coast Harbor outlived their useful life and were damaged beyond repair. The skatepark was dismantled and the public art surrounding the skatepark has been preserved.
Grindline on board to design the new concrete skatepark.
World-class skatepark design/build firm Grindline is on board to design the skatepark. Based in Seattle, Grindline is one of a small handful of world renown design/build firms that have ushered in a new era of skatepark design and construction. They are engaged with Parkworks to design the new skateboard park for Cleveland.
New Skatepark to be located west of Hart Crane Memorial Park off Columbus Road