Citywide Skatepark Plan

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Proposed Skateable Art Piece at Myrtle Edwards Park

Myrtle Edwards Park is located at 3130 Alaskan Way on the shoreline north of the Olympic Sculpture Park.  The Citywide Skatepark Plan referenced below recommended the site for a skatedot.  Red Bull recently approached Seattle Parks and would like to invest in the community by commissioning an artist to design and fabricate a unique skateable art piece.  The artist will coordinate the design with Seattle Parks and Recreation.

Parks is hosting two public meetings:

• At the first meeting on Wednesday May 29, 2013 Seattle Parks presented history for this potential project and gathered input from the public. 4Culture is currently administrating the Call for Artists.

  Public Meeting #1  5/29/13

  • Agenda
  • Notes
  • Comments
• A second meeting will be scheduled after the artist selection in June.

Existing Skatepark Projects

• Complete:
  • Ballard Commons Park
  • Crown Hill Park Skatedot
  • Dahl Skatepark
  • Delridge Skatepark
  • Jefferson Park Skatepark
  • Judkins Park Skatespot
  • Lower Woodland Skatepark
  • Roxhill Skatespot
  • Summit Slope Skatedot
• Constructing:
  • Benefit Park Skatedot
• Planning/Designing:
  • Hubbard Homestead Park Skatespot

About the Citywide Skatepark Plan

This Citywide Skatepark Plan identifies a network of safe, legal places throughout the city, for people of all ages, races and genders to enjoy. It also offers recommendations that can begin to change the way people think about and experience skateboarding in the City of Seattle.

• Citywide Skatepark Plan
  • Appendices
  • Memo from Ken Bounds
  • Memorandum of recommendations from the Board of Park Commissioners

» See Resolution 30843

The Task Force – Now the Skate Park Advisory Committee (SPAC)

Skateboarding is a popular sport across the country and its appeal continues to grow with the recognition of superstars like Tony Hawks and Shaun White. To keep up with one of the fastest growing sports in the nation, the Seattle City Council established a Skatepark Advisory Task Force in 2006 with the goal of creating skatepark plans for Seattle.

The Task Force was comprised of representatives from all quadrants of the city, bringing both skater and non-skater perspectives to this planning effort, as well as diverse backgrounds and professional expertise.

Task Force Recommendations
2006 Task Force Members and Meetings

Citywide Meetings and Public Process

Seattle Parks created a citywide plan to help provide public facilities for participants in this popular sport. The plan provides a long-term vision for skatepark facilities.

The Public Process History June 2006 - February 2007 document provides information about the planning process for the Citywide Skatepark Plan.

Additional Resources

• Seattle Parks and Recreation, Skateboard Park Policy
• Skateboard Park Advisory Committee
• Portland Parks and Recreation Skatepark Siting Project
• Skate Like A Girl YES Program

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