Ann Arbor Skatepark designs unveiled

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | Source: Concentrate
The conceptual designs for the proposed Ann Arbor Skatepark have been released and they go well beyond a couple of ramps and a half pipe on concrete, typical of skateparks in Michigan.

Trevor Staples, chair of the Friends of the Ann Arbor Skatepark, has previously said organizers behind the effort used the new Riley Skatepark in Farmington Hills as a template. That is evident with the combination of skating apparatus that can facilitate both new and experienced skaters.

What sets the proposal apart are the concrete bowls, a staple of West Coast skateparks, and one of the things that makes Riley special. These are for advanced skaters and represent a significant cash investment in infrastructure, which helps explain the skatepark's expected price tag of nearly $1 million.

The facility also has the basic small hills, steps, ramps and ledges common in most other skateparks. All of this interspersed with spectator areas and the green space on the north side of Veterans Memorial Park near the intersection of Maple and Miller roads on the city's northwest side.

Skatepark design firm extraordinaire Wally Hollyday Design came up with the design after a couple public engagement sessions.

Source: Friends of Ann Arbor Skatepark
Writer: Jon Zemke
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