Spohn Ranch Skateparks
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SPOHN RANCH SKATEPARKS DESIGN. BUILD. COME TOGETHER.

MY OBSESSION WITH SKATEBOARDING began on the streets of Los Angeles in 1972, when I got my rst skateboard at the age of twelve. Soon I was building and experimenting with my own makeshift ramps. During these early years I got a lot of bruises, stitches and broken bones, but I never had more fun. From day one I had the desire to build better places to ride…and more importantly, I wanted a place I could call my own. Many ramps later I tried to get a municipal skatepark built for my friends and me. We lobbied the city, attended countless meetings, built models and made speeches, but to no...

PLANNING SITE SELECTION DESIGN CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FABRICATION CONSTRUCTION GRAND OPENING BEYOND

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY Twenty years of skatepark design/build experience shape every Spohn Ranch skatepark. This experience fuels a synthesis of thorough analysis, economic realism, environmental responsibility, cultural awareness and an unwavering commitment to progression. We intelligently balance the practical needs of the client, the preferences of local skateboarders and strengths of the site to create the right park for every community. The right park means designing the perfect ratio of street to transition, while balancing the terrain for the full spectrum of experience levels. While...

The legendary Tony Hawk himself praised a recent Spohn Ranch project in Long Beach, California: “IT’S AN EXCELLENT STREET-PLAZA DESIGN, WITH JUST ENOUGH TRANSITIONS TO MAKE IT WELL-ROUNDED,” SAYS HAWK. “IT HAS SOMETHING FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS, AND IS EXACTLY THE TYPE OF PROJECT, AREA, AND ADVOCACY THAT WE WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH. IT SHOULD BE AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER COMMUNITIES TO FOLLOW.”

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Our design philosophy involves a keen sense of “green” planning/building methods and social responsibility. We aim to create sustainable spaces that respect the daily users and the environment. Before the rst pencil hits paper, we conduct a thorough analysis of the soil, topography and surrounding environment to understand how a skatepark will impact the space. Our sta of landscape architects, engineers and LEED accredited professionals design intelligent solutions to ensure the skatepark stands the test of time with minimal environmental impact. COMMUNITY...

TRANSITION Skateboarding originated in the empty backyard swimming pools of Southern California. We pay homage to these denitive structures, while continuing to push the limits with progressive roundwall creations.

STREET For many, the true heart and soul of skateboarding remains grounded in streetscapes where skaters perform maneuvers on neglected urban architecture. Spohn Ranch “skate plazas” artfully recreate these downtown-esque settings lled with stairs, planters and benches.

SKATE SPOTS, PATHS & DOTS traditional skateparks, these spaces range from a integrated into an existing landscape, to areas that dozen riders. They efficiently provide diverse skateboard experiences when strategically master-planned through-

SKATEABLE ART Art with a dual-purpose. It serves skateboarders by providing the unique, challenging terrain they crave. It serves the community at large by providing visual focal points vibrant with artistic value.

GRASS ROOTS SUPPORT Skatepark projects with a strong grass roots presence always feel a little more meaningful. Working countless volunteer hours, struggling through the seemingly endless roadblocks, and ghting tooth and nail for every penny you can squeeze out of your community all happen for one reason – a love for skateboarding. Projects with that kind of passion are refreshing because they remind us of why we fell in love with designing and building skateparks in the rst place. SKILLFULLY TAP INTO COMMUNITY RESOURCES Matching the grass roots passion at every step of the way, we work...

ENGINEERED TO ENDURE SPOHN RANCH IS A FULL-SERVICE GENERAL CONTRACTOR - LICENSED & BONDED - SITE PREPARATION - GRADING & DRAINAGE - FORMING & REBAR - CONCRETE - STEEL FABRICATION - LANDSCAPING From modest beginnings in the streets and backyards of Los Angeles, Spohn Ranch has blossomed into an award-winning, multidisciplined design/build contractor. Licensed, bonded and insured nationwide, our construction services include a broad range of techniques specic to creating the highest-quality skateable terrain. WITH HUNDREDS OF YEARS OF COMBINED SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE and an...

SHOTCRETE ARTFULLY SCULPTING COMPLEX TERRAIN WITH TIGHT TOLERANCES When the skatepark design calls for custom curves or winding vertical elements, our veteran crew places concrete over compacted earth and reinforced steel via a unique application called shotcrete.

SPOHNCRETE: PRE-CAST CONCRETE Building skateparks nationwide, we encountered widely varying site conditions and weather challenges. We saw a need for a concrete skatepark technology that could be executed in a factory-controlled environment free from the inconsistencies of weather – a process that both simplied and improved the quality of skatepark construction. Utilizing our 20+ years of skatepark construction experience we developed the most technologically-advanced construction methodology in the industry - SPOHNCRETE. SPOHNCRETE is a system of pre-engineered, precision-cast concrete...

STEEL FABRICATION At over 150,000 square feet, Spohn Ranch possesses the largest fabrication facility of any skatepark builder. In instances where other builders would use trial and error, we use advanced machinery and industry-leading construction methods to get the job done right. Our stop forms and screeds, for example, are precision-cut with a CNC router for tight tolerances. All coping and metal edging is fabricated in-house by experienced metal fabricators, ensuring perfect welds with both stainless and galvanized steel. STATE-OF-THE-ART TOOLS & TECHNIQUES CUSTOM LUMBER CONSTRUCTION...