Skaters for Portland Skateparks

2007 looks to be a good year for Portland’s skaters. Complementing Burnside and Pier Park are three new skateparks that could be done by the end of the year. Furthest along is Glenhaven Park’s skatepark on NE 82nd & Siskiyou right next to Madison High School. It is 11,000 square feet, two bowls and a large street area. A Dreamland Skateparks creation, its street course has received extensive input from local skater Jesse Bracewell and design assistance from SPS board member Mark Conahan. Look for an opening day in late spring or early summer.

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Actual bricks are out because of expense. Costs have also skyrocketed on dyeing the concrete. But Dreamland did do a test on stamping a brick texture into the concrete of the banks. Word is it skated all right. This was a rough test and it’s a little well, rough. Finishing would be better if they go with it. What do you think? Would you prefer the fastest, smoothest surface possible or some simulation of brick banks or some combination? At lower right is the stamp used to texture the concrete.