Skatepark Terminology

February 15, 2012

Since our clients are often not the end users of our products, the early stages of Skatepark development often involve some form of education into the Skate industry and language. Below are a just a few Skatepark terms that are often used in the early Skatepark planning and designing phase. Basic Types of Skateparks: Street [...]

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Lakeside Skatepark, Kissimmee FL

January 30, 2012

Success of a Skatepark Design Build Project There are many ways to measure success of a Pillar Design Studios‘ design/build project. We can study user statistics and skateboard industry or media coverage, but we prefer listening to our audience and seeing Skaters enjoying our parks. Sometimes photos just do not do our parks justice. Check [...]

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Selecting the Right Location for your Skatepark

January 17, 2012

Once your municipality has given you the OK for a Skatepark the next question that usually arises is where should the Skatepark go? A location solidifies the Skatepark and often aides fundraising efforts. Please keep in mind even though you have been given the “OK” for a Skatepark doesn’t mean everyone in your community will [...]

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Highlighted Skateparks of 2011

December 21, 2011

2011 has been a great year here at Pillar. Another year filled full of all different types of Action Sports facilities. As 2011 wraps up we would like to look back at some of the most memorable projects of the year. HISTORIC FOURTH WARD SKATEPARK LOCATED IN ATLANTA, GA Working with the Beltline organization, the [...]

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Skatepark Types

December 8, 2011

We are often asked by municipalities and Skate Committees alike what type of Skatepark is best for them. Based on our experience as Skatepark specialist as well as Landscape Architects, here is a brief breakdown on the types of Skateparks and associated sizes. Skate Dot – A Skate Dot is often the smallest skate-able space, [...]

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