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Concrete bowl with skaters and palm trees

Use this page to get your bearings first, then go straight to each builder's official site when you are ready to talk scope, budget, or timeline.

Resource Reference

Who builds the parks, and how do you reach them?

Different builders are strong in different lanes. Some are known for full concrete destination parks, some for plazas or special event work, and some for flexible build methods that help smaller communities get moving sooner.

The point here is not to rank everybody. It is to give skaters, advocates, and planners a tighter starting list so the first call feels informed instead of random.

Design + Build

Firms that handle planning, engineering, and construction.

Project Fit

Public parks, plazas, private builds, events, or modular work.

Official Contact

Go to the real company site when the project is ready to move.

Builder List

Builder Directory

A short working list of respected firms with clear paths for learning more or getting in touch.

California Skateparks

Since 1998, California Skateparks has operated as a fully integrated design, engineering, and construction firm with a deep record across public parks, private projects, events, and skateable art.

  • Built over 500 skateparks worldwide
  • Strong fit for destination parks and complex custom work
  • Offers services and portfolio access directly on the official site
info@californiaskateparks.com (800) 227-5283 Website

Spohn Ranch

Spohn Ranch leans hard into award-winning design-build work, with strong public-facing resources around plazas, modern skateparks, site selection, and how communities can make a case for building.

  • Three decades of skatepark design-build experience
  • Good resource trail for site strategy and public project education
  • Strong fit for destination parks, plazas, and balanced public builds
info@spohnranch.com 626-330-5803 Website

Team Pain Skate Parks

Team Pain is known for custom skate parks and skate structures, with long-running experience in design, plans, and construction work for public and private clients.

  • More than 30 years of worldwide custom skatepark work
  • Clear official contact path and project-facing messaging
  • Good fit when you want direct design-to-construction conversations
info@teampain.com 407.366.9221 Website

American Ramp Company

American Ramp Company approaches projects through multiple build methods, from above-ground solutions to in-ground concrete work, while also bringing broader action-sports facility experience.

  • Community-driven approach with work in 44 countries
  • Useful if you are comparing build methods or working with tighter constraints
  • Official company page includes a direct inquiry form

5th Pocket Skateparks

A design-build firm specializing in custom poured-in-place concrete skateparks, handling everything from funding and planning through construction. Community-focused with industry partnerships including Vans Skate, serving the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southeast.

  • Custom poured-in-place concrete from funding strategy through final build
  • Community-driven with partnerships including Vans Skate
  • Projects across PA, NJ, WI, and SC
info@5thpocketskateparks.com (215) 208-6070 Website

Grindline Skateparks

Founded in 1990 and based in Seattle, Grindline has completed 350+ skateparks over 35 years and is known for their Organic Flow methodology and advanced 3D terrain design. Notable projects include Rhodes Skatepark, which has hosted X Games events.

  • 350+ completed parks over 35 years of experience
  • Signature Organic Flow methodology with advanced 3D modeling
  • Portfolio includes X Games-hosted venues
inform@grindline.com (206) 932-6414 Website

Dreamland Skateparks

Family-owned Oregon-based builder founded in 1990, famous for their signature Dreamland Finish — a favorite of professional skateboarders for decades. Owner Mark Scott personally supervises every project, and their portfolio includes the iconic Burnside park in Portland.

  • Owner-supervised builds with over 26 years of hands-on experience
  • Signature Dreamland Finish trusted by professional skateboarders
  • Portfolio includes Portland's iconic Burnside Skatepark
dreamlandskateparks@gmail.com (503) 577-9277 Website

Hunger Skateparks

Led by Bart Smith, Hunger Skateparks specializes in design, construction, rehabilitation, and expansion with a strong focus on integrating public art and community engagement into every build. Primarily active in the Midwest but operates nationally.

  • Design-build with a strong emphasis on public art integration
  • Analytical approach has helped clients secure significant grant funding
  • Midwest roots with national project reach
bart.smith35@gmail.com (505) 670-4749 Website

Newline Skateparks

Calling themselves the world leader in integrated skateboarding landscapes, Newline brings 25 years of experience and nearly 400 completed projects globally across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Their team includes registered landscape architects, engineers, and active skateboarders.

  • Nearly 400 projects completed globally over 25 years
  • Full team of landscape architects, engineers, and active skateboarders
  • Community consultation and locally-inspired art built into every project
webinfo@newlineskateparks.com (866) 463-9546 Website

Artisan Skateparks

Based in Kitty Hawk, NC, Artisan designs and builds with a focus on superior concrete finishes, durability, and custom features. Recognized by Tony Hawk's The Skatepark Project with a portfolio spanning the US, Caribbean, and Sweden.

  • Recognized by Tony Hawk's The Skatepark Project
  • International portfolio spanning the US, Caribbean, and Sweden
  • Known for on-time, on-budget delivery and hands-on craftsmanship
artisanskateparks@gmail.com (252) 715-5910 Website

Evergreen Skateparks

Boulder, CO-based design-build firm offering full project lifecycle services from concept and engineering through construction, maintenance, and repair. They also build pump tracks, with 20+ parks completed across the Mountain West and Midwest.

  • Full lifecycle services from concept through ongoing maintenance and repair
  • 20+ parks in CO, MT, ID, TX, and MI plus pump track builds
  • Credentialed landscape architects and engineers on the team
evergreenskateparks@gmail.com (503) 807-0103 Website

SPA Skateparks

Founded in 2007 and based in Austin, TX, SPA brings 15+ years of experience and 50+ completed projects totaling over 542,000 sq ft of constructed surface. Their team of active skateboarders holds landscape architecture and engineering credentials with a 100% on-time, on-budget track record.

  • 50+ projects and 542,000+ sq ft built since 2007
  • Credentialed architects and engineers who are active skateboarders
  • 100% on-time, on-budget track record across municipal clients nationwide
info@spaskateparks.com (512) 203-5445 Website

Platform Group 43

A division of The Boardr — one of skateboarding's leading event companies — Platform Group 43 was founded in 2021 by Florida Skateboard Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Clements. They specialize in full-service consulting, design, and construction with a focus on repurposing underutilized spaces.

  • Founded by Florida Skateboard Hall of Fame inductee Ryan Clements
  • Expert at repurposing underutilized and challenging terrain
  • Partnerships with Red Bull and Woodward Skate Camp
info@platformgroup43.com (813) 876-7677 Website

Front Rock Inc.

Founded in 2015 in Vista, CA, Front Rock blends skatepark design with residential hardscape and outdoor living construction, all led by lifelong skateboarders. Services range from full project management to design consultation only, primarily serving San Diego and Southern California.

  • All team members are lifelong skateboarders since 2015
  • Flexible scope from full build management to consultation only
  • Strong fit for Southern California residential and park projects
Frontrockconcrete@gmail.com (760) 500-4170 Website

Notes on this page are directional, not exhaustive. Always verify the latest services, regions, contact details, and project requirements on each builder's official site before you reach out.

First Moves

How To Start The Conversation

The first email or call goes a lot smoother if you already know the basics of what you are asking for.

01

Define the project type

Is this a full public park, a smaller neighborhood build, a plaza-heavy concept, a private backyard project, or a phased plan that needs to start smaller?

02

Know the site and budget range

Builders will want to know where the project lives, what kind of footprint is available, and whether you are at early dreaming, fundraising, or ready-to-build stage.

03

Bring goals, not just vibes

Explain who the park is for, what terrain matters most, what the community is missing, and what success should look like once the wheels hit the concrete.

Before You Reach Out

Questions worth answering before the first builder call

The clearer your brief, the faster a builder can tell you whether the project is a fit and what the next step should be.

  • What city, site, or property is this for?
  • Public park, private build, renovation, or phased expansion?
  • Approximate footprint and terrain priorities
  • Target budget range or funding stage
  • Who makes decisions and how far along is local support?
  • Desired timeline for design, approvals, and build
Skater clearing a stair set in an open concrete park
Next Step

Use the directory, then go straight to the source

If a builder feels close to the kind of project you have in mind, click through to the official site, review the portfolio, and use the builder's actual contact path. That gets everybody onto the same page faster.