City of Lodi Skatepark
Course Instructor
Camilla Saviz
Abstract
Proposed Lodi Skate Park
Skate parks offer a great culture and a safe place for the community members to practice their sport. There are also athletic benefits to skateboarding that allow the community to be more active. Currently, there is one skatepark located near the edge of the City of Lodi with a population of about 70,000, and there is a need for more skate parks. According to the Public Skate Park Guide, there should be one skatepark for approximately every 25,000 residents, and the nearest one is at the edge of town. With limited options - mostly kids - often resort to skating in areas ill-equipped for skating. Residents are better served when skaters have access to facilities so they can skate safely without endangering themselves or others, or harming property.
The proposed design includes a brand new pump track and enclosed skating area to practice tricks and techniques. Both skating areas will total 25,000 square feet of skateable surface. This will be the first skatepark of its kind in the Central Valley. Thus, many people from outside of the city will travel to the park, bringing in more revenue to the surrounding areas. In addition to the skate park the project enhances the current park with proposed designs for two shaded rest areas, a bathroom facility, and accessible parking. In addition to providing recreation opportunities for Lodi residents, the skatepark may attract visitors from other areas as well. Sustainability is emphasized throughout the project by using low-impact development principles for stormwater management, evaluating compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and considering residents’ uses of the park.
City of Lodi Skatepark
Proposed Lodi Skate Park
Skate parks offer a great culture and a safe place for the community members to practice their sport. There are also athletic benefits to skateboarding that allow the community to be more active. Currently, there is one skatepark located near the edge of the City of Lodi with a population of about 70,000, and there is a need for more skate parks. According to the Public Skate Park Guide, there should be one skatepark for approximately every 25,000 residents, and the nearest one is at the edge of town. With limited options - mostly kids - often resort to skating in areas ill-equipped for skating. Residents are better served when skaters have access to facilities so they can skate safely without endangering themselves or others, or harming property.
The proposed design includes a brand new pump track and enclosed skating area to practice tricks and techniques. Both skating areas will total 25,000 square feet of skateable surface. This will be the first skatepark of its kind in the Central Valley. Thus, many people from outside of the city will travel to the park, bringing in more revenue to the surrounding areas. In addition to the skate park the project enhances the current park with proposed designs for two shaded rest areas, a bathroom facility, and accessible parking. In addition to providing recreation opportunities for Lodi residents, the skatepark may attract visitors from other areas as well. Sustainability is emphasized throughout the project by using low-impact development principles for stormwater management, evaluating compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and considering residents’ uses of the park.
