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Skatepark Construction

Construction of the skatepark was awarded to Pirc Tobin Construction of Alburnett, IA. Design firm Spohn Ranch worked with the City throughout the design process and developed construction plans and specifications that meet the strict, high standards for safety, quality and workmanship required in the skatepark industry and adhere to State code requirements. Construction requirements include:

• Major skatepark elements are required to be pre-cast by one of three specialty skatepark concrete pre-cast companies.
• Custom, specialty concrete mixtures for onsite concrete pours will be required.
• Any work that exceeds maximum tolerances of 1/16th of an inch will be required to be removed and replaced at the contractor’s cost.

State law requires the City to select the lowest competitive bid if the bid meets all stipulations. 

Temporary Park Location

The Parks and Recreation Department anticipates receiving temporary skate park equipment in the next two weeks. The equipment will be available as weather conditions allow beginning in mid-December. Parks operations does not have the ability to maintain a safe skating surface when snow and ice is present, so the temporary skatepark will be closed during inclement weather.

After review of possible sites, options for three locations exist. Other sites on park property are limited due to programming. Two concrete lots have been identified but would not be available after April. At that time, the temporary skatepark would be moved to Time Check Park until the opening of the new skatepark. Please indicate your preference by December 9.

Feel free to contact the Parks & Recreation Department with any questions with any questions at parksdirector@cedar-rapids.org