How to Design the Ultimate Skate Park

How to Design the Ultimate Skate Park

Skate Parks- they’re proven to be a positive way to keep the kids out of trouble, pull them off the couch and get the adrenaline pumping! They’re an excellent place for socialising, and are the edgy advocate for a healthy, active lifestyle.

The skate park equipment available at Playground Centre is incredibly versatile, and the options for designing a park in your urban area are endless!

Playground Centre has specially constructed skate park features that are made to mix and match, so you can create a design that’s unique to your area. We’ll break down the benefits of each product in this skate park design guide, so you can start creating a space for the community with no limits!

Streetblocks


Streetblocks are the skeleton of the skate park, they’re the bones that bring it all together! They combine a range of platforms, ramps and rails that are suitable for all levels, and are essential for practicing and developing the fundamental skills of skating.

Choose from 11 streetblocks that can be combined or placed throughout the park to link other features. Models contain a range of features including funboxes, handrail boxes, flat wedges and miniboxes.

Benefits:

  • Constructed with galvanised and stainless steel
  • Durable, impact and gouge resistant
  • Low-maintenance and long-lasting
  • Galvanised steel protective edges minimising impact on the surface, as well as the skaters
  • BMX pegs won’t damage the surface
  • Includes safety rails to stop flying skateboards
  • Fire resistant and doesn’t absorb water
  • Provides perfect grip for skate wheels, giving skaters a solid and smooth ride
  • A range of configurations are available for the grindrails, including round, straight, kinked and rectangular

 

In the spotlight: The Contest Trainer

One of Rhino Ramps newest streetblock features, which includes:

  • Quality handrails
  • Galvanised steel toe plates, grind plates, sides and safety rails
  • Vertical seam protection for smooth riding
  • A variety of grindrails

 

Launch Ramps


Launch ramps are bound to get the blood pumping! These challenging pieces of equipment expose skaters and riders to inclined features to develop and test their aerial skills.

Choose from bowls, flatbanks, quarter pipes, rollers and combinations with platforms and kickers.

Benefits:

  • Constructed with galvanised and stainless steel
  • Durable, impact and gouge resistant
  • Low-maintenance and long-lasting
  • Available in a variety of sizes and designs to suit all skill levels
  • Can be combined to create advanced quarter pipes or complete bowls

 

In the spotlight: The Kicker Combination

A challenging and versatile piece of aerial equipment, which includes:

  • Galvanised steel edges and toe plates
  • Safety rails for confidence and stability
  • The ideal jump-start for those looking to test their skills on intermediate to advanced features

 

Grind Rails


Master the grind and learn a variety of new tricks with grind rails in different shapes and lengths.

Choose from 9 grind rail options ranging from standard straight rails, to down rails combined with flat banks and stairs.

Benefits:

  • Constructed with galvanised and stainless steel
  • Durable, impact and gouge resistant
  • Low-maintenance and long-lasting
  • Available in curved, kinked or standard designs
  • Available with a funbox, flatbank or stairs to easily integrate with streetblocks and other ramps
  • Ends curved down to minimise impact on skaters

 

In the spotlight: Grind Rail 2-3

An intermediate grind rail constructed with a flatbank that allows skaters to test their skills, features include:

  • Available in 400mm, 600mm or 820mm
  • Flatbank provides the perfect grip for skate wheels, giving skaters a solid and smooth take-off and landing
  • Available in single or double configuration

 

Half Pipes


Drop in and feel the rush! No skate park is complete without the ultimate half pipe.

Choose from a range of lengths, widths and heights. There’s a half pipe to suit every skill level.

Benefits:

  • Constructed with galvanised and stainless steel
  • Durable, impact and gouge resistant
  • Low-maintenance and long-lasting
  • Available in 2, 3, 4 or 6 lane designs
  • Features safety rails for confidence and stability
  • Provides perfect grip for skate wheels, giving skaters a solid and smooth ride
  • Models with different heights and lengths can be combined to cater for all levels

 

In the spotlight: Half Pipe – 2.4 x 4.8m

A modest sized half pipe that is a must have feature in every urban skate park, features include:

  • A platform on either side with safety rails, so skaters can drop in with confidence
  • Galvanised steel edges to protect surface and minimise impact on skaters
  • Quality Rhino Ramp construction that gives a professional feeling without burning skin on a fall

 

Trix Ramps


Trix Ramps can be purchased separately or in grouped units, and are an effective piece of equipment to really bring your skate park together. They give skaters the chance to get creative, and are the perfect platform to try new tricks.

Choose from a range of combos, wedges and fun boxes to create a feature that’s unique to your skate park.

Benefits:

  • Constructed with galvanised and stainless steel
  • Durable, impact and gouge resistant
  • Low-maintenance and long-lasting
  • Can be assembled and moved around, giving you the freedom to update the features in your park

 

In the spotlight: Trix Ramps – Combo 4

A fun combo that is beginner friendly and perfect for skaters looking to practice jumps and ollies, features include:

  • Consists of 2 x flat wedges, 2 x fly wedges and 1x fun box
  • The ideal beginner feature for those looking to test or develop their skills
  • Provides perfect grip for skate wheels, giving skaters a solid and smooth ride
  • Galvanised steel plates protect skaters by eliminating gaps and sharp edges

 

Complete Skate Park Packages


Overwhelmed with ideas and need a starting point designed by professionals? Kick things off with a complete skate park package.

Playground Centre has 8 packages available, which work well separately, paired with other packages, or combined with other features. They’re designed for a range of skill levels and include all the must-have features for the ultimate skate park.

Benefits:

  • Includes a great variety of skate park equipment
  • Is hassle-free and ready for installation
  • Constructed with galvanised and stainless steel
  • Durable, impact and gouge resistant
  • Low-maintenance and long-lasting
  • Galvanised steel protective edges minimising impact on the surface, as well as the skaters
  • BMX pegs won’t damage the surface
  • Includes safety rails to stop flying skateboards
  • Fire resistant and doesn’t absorb water
  • A range of packages are available to suit every community

 

In the spotlight: Skate Park B4

This complete skate park package has everything you need to keep every skater in the community happy! Features include:

  • Streetblocks, grind rails, launch ramps and quarter pipes for all abilities
  • Provides perfect grip for skate wheels, giving skaters a solid and smooth ride
  • Quality Rhino Ramp construction means long-lasting enjoyment for your community

 

Contact Playground Centre today!

Elevate the kids in your community and get started on building the ultimate skate park. Talk to the knowledgeable team at Playground Centre to receive a quote on designing your own skate park!

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