The document provides information about the progress being made on developing a new skatepark in Rossland, BC. It discusses securing land for the skatepark, the design process timeline, obtaining input from the city, and an overview of different types of skatepark features. The agenda also includes a section on understanding different user groups and park sizes. Examples of different skatepark styles like bowls, street features, and plaza areas are displayed. The presentation encourages attendees to provide their input through an online survey to help guide the design.

1. Welcome

2. Agenda
– Update on progress to date and Next Steps
for RSA
– Design Process Outline
– Input from the City
– Skatepark 101
– Survey Time

3. Update on progress to date and
next steps for the RSA
• Secured ~1,400 sq m (15,000 sq ft) on the South East
corner of the former Emcon Site
• 2 year window to pursue funding
• Location will need to be rezoned from Light Industrial to
a Park
• Currently in the Design phase which will lead to a
construction estimate for budgeting and tendering
purposes
• Tentative time line may see some activity at the site in
the fall of 2012 with construction commencing in the
spring of 2013

4. Design Process Outline
• Public input session to produce the “Design Description”
• Design Consultant Selection
• RSA Board to work with selected Design Consultant to refine basic
skatepark layout and produce sketches and 3D renderings
• Site Technical review: Site Survey, Geotechnical Analysis and ???
• RSA to present design for public and city input.
• Design Consultants to finalize design and provide Issued for
Construction Drawings, 3D models, Bill Of Materials and
Construction Cost Estimates.
• After this – Develop our Tendering Strategy and Fundraise,
Fundraise, Fundraise, build it and ride it!!!

5. Input from the city
• Complimentary fit to the rest of the park
• Provide a corridor to the rest of the park
• Contain community features

6. Skatepark 101

7. What is a Skatepark
• NOT JUST FOR SKATEBOARDS AND
SKATEBOARDERS!!!
• A legitimate place for people to recreate & socialize
• A designated spot for people of all ages and
backgrounds to practice their sport(???)
• A collection of great ‘‘skate spots’’
– Skaters will search long and hard for the perfect skate spot
• A destination
• A permanent fixture in the community
• Something to be proud of
• Anything else???

8. Understanding the user groups
• Skateboarding: • Biking:
– Street skating – BMX (flat ground, freestyle,
– Park skating trails, street, racing)
– Bowl/Pool/skating – Freestyle Mountain biking
– Freestyle – Casual riders (kids on
– Downhill bikes)
• Scootering • Like all sports there varying
ability levels:
– Novice
• Inline skating:
– Intermediate
– Freestyle (skateparks,
street) – Advanced
– Recreational – Professional

9. Park Size
• Mini park/skate spot: under 6,000 sq ft
(elementary school, condo complex, small park, etc)
• Neighbourhood: 6,000--12,000 sq ft
(neighbourhood parks, etc)
• Community: 12,000--25,000 sq ft
(community parks, high schools, recreation centers)
• Regional: 25,000--50,000 sq ft
(regional parks, arenas, etc.)
• Destination: 50,000+ sq ft
(large cities, destination parks)

10. This is NOT a Skatepark

11. Examples of Bowls

12. Examples of Bowls

13. Examples of Bowls

14. Examples of Flowing Transition
Parks

15. Examples of Flowing Transition
Parks

16. Examples of Flowing Transition
Parks

17. Examples of Street Parks

18. Examples of Street Parks

19. Examples of Street Parks

20. Examples of Plaza Parks

21. Examples of Plaza Parks

22. Examples of Plaza Parks

23. Examples of Plaza Parks

24. Examples of Plaza Parks

25. Interesting Features

26. Interesting Features

27. West Kootenay Parks
• Castlegar
• Kaslo
• Slocan
• Nelson (concept)
• Trail (concept)
• Rossland 

28. Castlegar

29. Kaslo

30. Slocan

31. Nelson (concept)

32. Trail (concept)

33. Rossland
Tending toward a Bowl & Flowing Transition
Park with a Plaza feel but………
We want to hear from you!

34. Skatepark Design Survey
Your input is important

35. Questions? Want to get involved?
• Web Site: Skaterossland.com
– Presentation and Survey will be available for
the next 2 weeks on our website.
• Email: Info@skaterossland.com
• Monthly meeting 1st Tuesday of every
month 6 – 7:30 @ the Library
• Come talk to us!!!