Rosemount, MN – Schwarz Pond Park – 2020
Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation Director
Designer – Pillar Designs
Builder – CA Skateparks and Custom Builders
Would you recommend your designer/builder? Yes
Approx. Cost – $330,000
Year Completed 2020
Email – dan.schultz@ci.rosemount.mn.us
Skatepark Amenities
Primary Hard Surface of Facility – Concrete
Skate Bowl
Garbage/Recycle Bins
Any other skatepark amenities of note:
More coming skatepark(s) in then near future
Is your community skatepark project a success and/or a good value for the cost of investment?
Yes, very much so.
Has your community skatepark location/site workout well? Would you change or make suggestions on favorable site locations?
Access, visibility, parking
Please provide skatepark user observations/estimates
Daily # of users -120
Use Before 12Noon – 40
Use 12Noon-6PM – 40
Use After 6PM – 40
Male – 80%
Female – 20%
12yrs & under – 40%
13-19yrs old – 40%
20yrs & over – 20%
Skateboard Use – 30%
BMX Bike Use – 8%
Scooter Use – 60%
RollerBlade/RollerSkate Use – 2%
Briefly describe your skatepark facilities maintenance needs and estimated yearly costs?
Very limited, some paint and trash pick up, $2,000.
If your community were to redo or start over on your skatepark project, what would you do differently?
Nothing.
Does your municipality show a need and/or would you consider a larger or another skatepark facility?
Yes.
What have you experienced and observed as barriers to providing quality skateboard facilities?
A really good location.
Any additional thoughts/ideas to help communities provide quality skateparks?
Have public meetings.
