Suburban Rails News

marietta ohio outdoor concrete skatepark

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

marietta ohio is getting a public outdoor concrete skatepark built! the park should be open for business in the next 2 months. if you've been to marietta ohio the place has some history. native americans live in marietta for a long time. the "mound" in the middle of the park is in homage to the mounds found around marietta. oh yeh, matt, aaron and zach will be hooking up a real will be hooking up a real nice pool to skate!

outdoor skatepark kirksville missouri

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:42:15 GMT

This skatepark is under construction right now. Check back for pics and opening day!

half pipe extension "flip up"

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:44:25 GMT

blast from a close past. found this video of a built in tomb stone / extension for a wooden bowl we built in columbia SC.

built this for the columbia south carolina indoor skatepark in 2004.

Greeneville Tennessee Public Outdoor Concrete Skatepark

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Suburban Rails designed and built a public outdoor skateplaza type skatepark for Greeneville Tennesse.

backyard mini ramp

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:09:46 GMT

no project too big or too small! backyard miniramp. skateboard at your house!

New Indoor Skatepark - Richmond Indiana

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Boards-Inc indoor private skatepark will be opening in Richmond Indiana Late April 2008.

check their website for more information - Boards-Inc.com

Richlands Virginia Private Indoor Skatepark!

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:00:00 GMT

New Skatepark for Richlands VA. This indoor park features a spined mini, hubba, euro gaps, bank to wall ride, etc...

click for more skatepark pictures and information

fallen demo switch skate plaza china

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:05:23 GMT

some youtube footy of the fallen team at the switch skateboard plaza in shenzhen china

Skate Plaza Open! Delhi Ohio - West Cincinnati has a brand new outdoor concrete skatepark

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Suburban Rails is proud to announce a new outdoor public skate plaza located in Delhi Ohio - west side Cincinnati.

Here's a nice skate video showcasing some riding at the grand opening. notice the thousands of people that showed up. the skate park / skate plaza has been packed with at least 75+ people skating every night.

Suburban Rails Delhi / Cincinnati Skateboard Plaza Pictures

Here's a video with some riders from the Effort and Instrument skateboard team

Belgium Josh hooked up a short video of the opening... check it out HERE

Indoor Private Skatepark Lancaster California - Skate Univercity

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Los Angeles California has a new indoor private skatepark located in Lancaster California! Skate Univercity with hubba's, stairs, ledges, wall ride, hips, etc...

Skate Univercity Website

Skate Univercity LLC 200 East Ave K-8 Building 101 Lancaster CA 93535 (Google Maps )

James,
We would like to thank you for providing us excellent service, from beginning to end on the design and fabrication of our skate park. We have gotten many compliments on its flow and variety. Your staff is commendable for their strong work ethic and quality workmanship. Our overall experience with Suburban Rails has been fantastic and we are delighted with the finish product. Thanks again for everything.
-Laura Welsh, On behalf of Skate UniverCity

New Outdoor Skatepark Humble Texas

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New private outdoor wood skatepark with Skatelite® (buy Skatelite®) surface. Check it out at www.Humble-Skatepark.com

City of Dry Ridge Kentucky New Outdoor Concrete Skatepark

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:04:43 GMT

The city of Dry Ridge Kentucky gets a brand new concrete skatepark! 12,000 square feet of Grade A quality concrete. The park has a backyard pool with; concrete coping, deathbox and loveseat. Check out the snake run!

take a look at the Dry Ridge Ky skatepark via the Live WebCam

Beijing China Indoor Skateboard Competition

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:04:03 GMT

Our Suburban Rails Asia branch designed the National Grand Masters skatepark in Beijing China.

Take a look here SuburbanRails.com.cn

Suburban Rails Concrete Skatepark being constructed in Shenzhen China

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 00:17:50 GMT

Suburban Rails has teamed up with our new partner Andrew Guan. Andrew promotes skateboarding heavily, owns one of the oldest skateshops in China (Switch Skateshop), runs a skateclub (KickerClub.com) and is now going to own the second skatepark in China!!! Read more here - in Chinese

Accord New York - newly designed skatepark

Sun, 08 Jan 2006 23:51:38 GMT

Accord New York (60 minutes from New York City) is the proud home of a super fun indoor skatepark with a hubba, step up gaps (euro gaps), hipped mini ramp, stairs, hand rail, etc... will post the website and directions a.s.a.p...

Suburban Rails appearing on ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition

Fri, 22 Jul 2005 12:48:00 GMT

ABC contacted Suburban rails to build a mini ramp for one of their Extreme Makeover Home Edition episodes. The show will Air Early August 2005. the show does really good stuff for families. all of the contractors you see in the show have donated their skills (except the paid celebs). additionally, all the materials are donated. Please visit The Morgan Nick Foundation and help recover missing children around the country! Click here to see more pictures of the ramp.

Wake Forest North Carolina - New Indoor / Outdoor Skatepark Design

Thu, 05 May 2005 11:27:28 GMT

the factory skateboard park (owned by delicious skateshop) in wake forest north carolina will be getting a new private indoor wood skatepark (picture above). the outdoor skatepark will be made of concrete and features hubba's, ledges, gaps, step-ups, rails, etc... it'll be a super fun concrete skate street plaza! the outdoor section will also feature a kidney bowl! construction on the outdoor section has already begun. construction of the indoor park will begin may 13th. check out delicious' website for the opening date!

Wintersville Ohio gets a new skatepark

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 14:14:43 GMT

New skatepark coming soon to the Wintersville / Stuebenville Ohio area. Should be completed by the end of April. bikes and skateboards will have access...

Skateboard Ramp Construction Specs

Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:39:57 GMT

the difference between a suburban rails skateboard ramp and the competition is in the details... our quality is unmatched! view our ramp details PDF file. RampDetails.pdf

MTV battle of the sexes ramp...

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 21:20:38 GMT

our friend bob roman from primaxSTUDIO put together a little video of building the ramp together for MTV out in the desert. ramp took 2 days to build click here for the video 4.3mb

Lawrenceburg Indiana Outdoor Concrete Skatepark

Sat, 15 Jan 2005 14:20:32 GMT

The new Lawernceburg Skatepark should have a grand opening sometime in March/April when the rest of the park is finished. This Skatepark is not finished... Please be patient and wait for the grand Opening!! The City of Lawrenceburg has made a decision that bikes will not be allowed in the park. We had zero influence on this decision.

MTV Battle of the Sexes / Road Rules Ramp

Sat, 08 Jan 2005 00:34:55 GMT

MTV just recently aired the ramp we built for their "Battle of the Sexes"Real World / Road Rules show. We'll be posting some pictures and videos a.s.a.p.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 13:02:41 GMT

"James, Jeremy and the rest of the Suburban Rails team were the most talented and professional group of guys I've ever worked with. Their skatepark design abilities were nothing short of perfection as well as their work ethics and efforts on site. We built an 86,000 sq foot Indoor Sports Facility with the best Indoor Skatepark in all of South Carolina - thanks to the Suburban Rails Team. We did extensive research to find the best Indoor skatepark designers/builders in the U.S. and Suburban Rails executed everything they promised and more and completed it on time. I would highly recommend this team for your next Skatepark Project." Sharon Farnham Plex Indoor Sports www.plexindoorsports.com Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC - Plex Indoor Sports: Bowl Construction

Sun, 31 Oct 2004 12:11:10 GMT

the plex indoor sports park is going to be super fun! i wish i lived down in columbia, sc so i could session this new indoor skatepark with the local rippers. here's a shot of the bowl. the park should be finished in @ 2 weeks. not sure when the grand opening will be.

to "skateproof" or not to skateproof... that is the question

Thu, 28 Oct 2004 11:54:32 GMT

i received an email from an architect today about "skate proofing" a new office building. I have an odd question, maybe not odd but one I wouldnt think you would get asked very often but I figured you might know the best answer. I am a designer in Albuquerque NM and am currently working on an office building redesign. We have come up with a plan that has several planters and stair rails, a basic haven for boarders. (little background: I dont skate, a lot of my friends do, both my brothers have been for years. Through school I learned that the best way to design a skateboard proof site is to have an encouraging design that can handle the activity without the deterioration.) Unfortunately the owners arent in the same state of mind. They would like a skateboard proof site that discourages the activity all together. So to my question. We are looking for some non conventional methods of skateboard proofing our design. If you have any suggestions at to where I can search for information I would appreciate it. Thank you for your time. thanks for your interest _______. unfortunately i can't help you with this subject. i'm not trying to be too harsh, but i call "skateboard proofing" nazi skateboard architecture and design. good luck in your endeavors - and hopefully you can persuade your mentors not to take this approach. a unique solution would be to make one out of the way section of the design skateboard friendly... then you can make everything else "skate proof". hth, ./me

Westerville Ohio Skatepark Wins Concrete Design Award

Tue, 26 Oct 2004 14:24:23 GMT

Westerville Skatepark Wins Design Award I am pleased to inform you that the project submitted on your behalf, Alum Creek Park South Skateboard Park Facility has been granted a 2004 Award for Excellence in the category of Best Use of Concrete in a Public Park or Recreational Setting . The OCCA wishes to publicly recognize your contribution to concrete excellence at our 2004 Awards Dinner to be held at the U.S. Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Dinner will be served amidst the historic aircraft located in the main hangar. The date for the dinner is November 9, 2004 at 6:00. The cost for the dinner is $50 per person. Again, let me congratulate you on your success... Sincerely, Tom Norris Executive Director Westerville, Oh Skatepark

Georgetown Kentucky NEW PUBLIC SKATEPARK NOW OPEN

Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:39:05 GMT

Suburban Rails designed and built a puplic outdoor skatepark for Georgetown Kentucky. go check it out...

SAVE CARLSBAD SKATEPARK

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:32:01 GMT

Help! Help! The Dozers Are Coming! On March 13, 1976 Carlsbad Skatepark opened, making it the world's first. Covered with dirt in the early 80's it has remained buried for about 20 years but could be easily excavated and restored. Our vision for the park is to restore the original facility as a historical landmark, add new modern street and pool terrain and build the world's largest skateboarding museum with facilities for art, photo and film exhibits. The skatepark sits on a 6-acre parcel in the corner of the Carlsbad Raceway property, which is scheduled for grading in November as a part of a 135-acre industrial park being developed by the H.G. Fenton Company of San Diego.

Plex Indoor Sports - Columbia South Carolina

Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:41:36 GMT

New Columbia Skatepark Design! Columbia South Carolina will have a new skatepark within the next month. You should be able to ride this new skatepark by early/mid-November!

Wyoming, Ohio Skatepark Featured in Stuck Magazine

Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:28:12 GMT

Wyoming Ohio skatepark is featured in stuck magazine.

sessionWATCH© skatepark user tracking software

Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:17:31 GMT

sessionWATCH is designed to keep track of your skatepark sessions and riders. flexibility to allow skaters to pay for a block of hours or your existing session structure. if we build/design a skatepark for you, you will receive a free copy of sessionWATCH! if you're interested in purchasing a copy of sessionWATCH please contact skateparks@suburbanrails.com

City of Fairfield / Hamilton Ohio Skatepark Cencern

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 05:11:37 GMT

this is a letter to the City of Faifield and Hamilton parks and rec. directors discussing the safety issues with the paint used to cover the skatepark graffiti. Take note cities and communities, remove or leave the graffiti - DO NOT PAINT OVER IT. August 17, 2004 To Bob Harris and Jim Bell, Im concerned about the safety of the riders at the new Fairfield / Hamilton Skatepark. A few days before the skatepark Grand Opening Rhocky Rhodes (Hamilton Engineer) contacted me and asked how to take care of the graffiti that was sprayed all over the park. I recommended painting, pressure washing or a graffiti remover type product. Administrative powers determined that paint would be the best option. I dont know who determined that which paint was going to be used. This paint choice is the main problem. The paint used to cover the graffiti is the same paint used to paint lines on public roads. When it shouldve been a flat / non-gloss paint. This paint has 2 major flaws. On a sunny day the white paint blinds the rider and the paint is becoming slicker as more dirt and debris accumulate. I initially discussed my concern with Jim Bell (Fairfield Parks and Rec Dir.) shortly after the paint was applied and we thought it might wear off over time. Unfortunately, this isnt the case. 5 months have passed and the paint is not wearing off rather its becoming slicker. I'd like to stress that I'm not blaming anyone for this problem. I think it's a simple mistake that desperately needs to be addressed. In my professional opinion the park needs to be shut down until the paint is removed from critical areas to avoid any unnecessary injuries and or lawsuits. I'm not sure how to handle the logistics of shutting the park down. You should be able to remove the paint from critical areas within the park with an industrial strength pressure washer or two in one work day (maybe your city/park maintenance might have an easier method). I will be happy to define the critical areas that need the paint removed. To put this in perspective. Imagine that a city road had an oil slick on it and cars continued to crash on it. The city was notified of the oil slick and did nothing about it. . It is very sad to see an exceptionally built skatepark made unrideable and unsafe because of this paint... Please contact me with any additional questions or comments. Sincerely, James OLoughlin Co-owner Suburban Rails LTD ( skateparks : http://SuburbanRails.com : skateparks@suburbanrails.com : 513.240.1128 ) CALL, EMAIL AND WRITE THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD/HAMILTON AND REQUEST THE PAINT BE REMOVED! the paint is slippery and unsafe! Bob Harris Hamilton Parks and Rec. Director: email phone. 513.785.7060 Jim Bell Fairfield Parks and Rec. Director: email phone.513.867.5348

Skateboarding to Better Health / As appearing on cnn.com

Tue, 31 Aug 2004 15:31:01 GMT

For Immediate Attention Subject: Skateboarding to Better Health / As appearing on cnn.com Riders drawn to adrenaline; experts say it's a great workout. Friday, August 13, 2004 Posted: 10:46 PM EDT (0246 GMT) SAYREVILLE, New Jersey (AP) -- While the tennis courts at Kennedy Park are bare on a hot afternoon, parents keep dropping off teenagers at the skate park, home to all the day's action. A dozen boys sit on the ledge, cooling off while watching others take turns flying downhill on the concrete slope. Forget Little League: In some areas, skateboarding is now the sport of choice. Clad in helmets and jeans, the teens have their choice of skating into a clover-shaped bowl -- resembling an oddly shaped empty swimming pool -- or over a series of obstacles not unlike the park benches or railings used in street skating. "You can just, like, go out here and do your own thing," said Nick Marrone, 13, visiting from Poughquag, New York. "It's whatever you want; you're just having fun." The sport once mainly practiced on backyard ramps and in Southern California skate parks has found universal appeal. One estimate is that there are 12 million skateboarders nationwide and more than 1,000 public skateparks on top of the multitude of private ones. It's a great rush," said 14-year-old Amelia Brodka, taking a short break from the vert ramp at the indoor RexPlex Skate Park in Elizabeth. The sport is growing not only in the suburbs of big cities, but also in small communities like Searcy, Arkansas. "There are more and more kids every single day getting involved and the stereotypes are really being lifted," said Alan Holloway, program coordinator for Searcy Parks and Recreation, which opened its municipal skate park in 2000 and expanded it in 2002 because of heavy use. The core market seems to be in the 10- to 15-year-old group of "energetic, crazy young kids who are fearless," and who now surpass the number of Little League baseball players, said Miki Vuckovich of the Tony Hawk Foundation, established by perhaps the sport's best-known athlete. "A lot of kids are looking for alternatives now; they don't want to do team sports," said Mark Sperling, founder of Op Girls Learn to Ride, which teaches skateboarding and other action sports to females. "Skateboarding is a way for them to express who they are and their creativity." It's also inexpensive -- just grab a secondhand skateboard and head to the streets. And while some skate competitively, others say they have fun without the pressures or politics of team sports. "There's no coach yelling at you that you bobbled the play," said Chris Li, 16, of Livingston, New Jersey, who is lobbying his hometown to build a municipal park. "It's not like you bobble one play, and you're benched for the rest of the season." The sport's popularity dates to the 1960s and has surged again in the last 10 years thanks in part to the X Games, the action sports competition broadcast on ESPN and ABC. And its appeal these days is ever wider. Some parks have an "Old Man's Night;" and girls and women acccount for about 20 percent of skateboarders. There's even a California-based International Society of Skateboarding Moms. "We just can't get this kind of buzz from scrapbooking," said founder Barb Odanaka, 41, of Laguna Beach, Calif. "We can't get this on the tennis courts and we certainly can't get it from shopping at the mall. There's something about looking down a vertical wall of cement and basically hurling yourself down this wall on four wheels. That is a rush like nothing else." Avid skateboarders maintain their sport is no more dangerous than football or soccer. Barb Ordanaka, left, with Alison McGuire, says "We just can't get this kind of buzz from scrapbooking." Skateboarding-related accidents accounted for 113,180 emergency room injuries in 2002, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. That's about a third of the bicycle injuries suffered by kids under age 15, and about half the number of injuries from playground equipment. Aspiring riders are usually drawn more to the adrenaline rush than the fitness benefits, but it does provide a great workout, experts say. "It's cardiovascular; it's better than running," said Brendan Flattery, 28, who runs skateboarding programs at the RexPlex. "You're constantly moving." Balance is key, and it also helps to have a sense of direction and agility. While learning to skateboard requires patience and perseverance, Vuckovich said the rewards are many. "You're always progressing, you're always learning something new," he said. "You see things and you want to replicate it. You want to be that guy. The closer you get there, the more the mystery is solved and the more excited you get. It's a great thing for kids to do." The trend also means teens are spending less time on video games. "The more time that you can limit them from being squatted in front of the TV, and actually get them outside physically doing something, that's a good thing," said Searcy parks coordinator Holloway. CNN.com article

Ali Calis @ Wyoming Ohio Skatepark

Tue, 24 Aug 2004 07:58:16 GMT

360 ollie by ali @ Wyoming Ohio's new public concrete skatepark... picture taken by our good friend karlos @ mediaminded.tv

New Indoor Skatepark Coming to Huber Heights Ohio!

Sat, 12 Jun 2004 01:47:21 GMT

We'll be designing and building a 10,000± square foot indoor skatepark in Huber Heights this summer. Skatepark Name: 180 Skatepark Stay Tuned...

Wyoming, Ohio Skatepark OPEN!

Wed, 12 May 2004 10:49:49 GMT

Wyoming Ohio Skatepark is finished* Suburban Rails designed the skatepark for Kinzelman Kline and the City of Wyoming Ohio From City of Wyoming Website: Skate Park Grand Opening The Recreation Department will host the grand opening of the City's newly constructed skate park, located at Oak Park, on June 19 at 10:00 a.m. There will be prizes and skateboarding demonstrations. For information call 513.821.5423 or email tpinkston@wyoming.oh.us. *double j construction will be fixing the tranny coping, grinding the ledges and repairing some epoxy in the seams after the grand opening.

Tomball Texas - New Skatepark Coming

Mon, 10 May 2004 12:40:49 GMT

We're happy to announce a new street style skatepark design for Tomball Texas (Northwest Houston). The park should be opened by July/August 2004!

Lebanon Ohio Skatepark Addition

Fri, 07 May 2004 10:42:22 GMT

In Lebanon Ohio we recently finished additions to one of our first outdoor skateparks Suburban Rails designed and built in 1997. The ramp structures and surface (Skatelite) were still in good shape... Suburban Rails Skateparks >> designed to be ridden and built to last...

Fairfield Ohio Skatepark Opens April 30th!

Tue, 27 Apr 2004 23:09:39 GMT

Great news for the riders in Fairfield and Hamilton Ohio... The skatepark was recently featured in StuckMag

Cambridge, Ohio Wood Skatepark Design( Concept 1 )

Fri, 27 Feb 2004 10:37:01 GMT

We're happy to be working with the City of Cambridge Ohio on designing and building their public outdoor skatepark. Dr. Brent Harris is spearheading the skatepark project. If you want to help, write him an email. Email Dr. Harris

Sean O'Loughlin joins Suburban Rails

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 00:12:14 GMT

Sean O'Loughlin education, design and build consultant Sean has been skating for 20+ years. Sean is the director of skateboarding at UC Berkeley's skateboarding youth program. The program has had incredible success since inception in 1999. Sean can assist with the development and implementation of a skateboarding curriculum for your public or private park. Similar to a swim instructor teaching you how to swim, Sean can teach your staff how to "teach" skateboarding. "Beginners will learn skateboard mechanics and basic riding skills such as balance, carving, riding transitions, and dropping-in. Advanced skaters learn grinds, ollies, and airs, and have the chance to learn to drop in on bigger ramps, and learn flip tricks. The advanced level is designed for the skateboarder who has been riding for at least a year. Skaters will be assessed on the first day of the session and the lessons will be adapted to their ability."

Dayton Skatepark Design Concept

Wed, 03 Dec 2003 17:47:44 GMT

New sneak peak of the Dayton, Ohio skatepark design

Florence, KY Skatepark in December 2003 Transworld Magazine

Mon, 17 Nov 2003 16:32:20 GMT

"....It's definitely worth going to if you're ever in the area... Florence is a fun place to skate. The city made a wise choice in building the park because there were tons of people skating and having a great time..." -pg 108 Transworld Skateboarding Magazine 2003.December

Fairfield Hamilton Ohio Skatepark update

Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:03:21 GMT

Pictures taken yesterday 13 nov 2003 Looks like all riding surfaces should be finished by Thanksgiving.

Skatepark CD coming soon

Wed, 05 Nov 2003 17:48:56 GMT

primaxSTUDIO (http://primaxSTUDIO.com) started development of a comprehensive skatepark CD which will include the following sections: Getting a skatepark Getting funding Design considerations Construction plans and drawings

Fairfield Status

Wed, 22 Oct 2003 15:21:39 GMT

The park is almost finished! I think all sections will be rideable in mid-November.

Dayton Skatepark Design Concepts

Wed, 22 Oct 2003 02:17:53 GMT

Some Dayton Skatepark Designs are available online. Click the link below.

Dayton Skatepark

Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:12:59 GMT

The Initial Dayton, Ohio 2D drawings are finished...

Lawrenceburg Design

Mon, 13 Oct 2003 22:32:13 GMT

This is the approved design for the Lawrenceburg park. We're really excited to skate this park.

Fairfield/Hamilton

Fri, 19 Sep 2003 15:52:30 GMT

The park is looking great! J.L. Kluck is doing great concrete work! Estimated completion date @ Oct. 31 Located at Joyce park in Fairfield/Hamilton Oh Click Here for More Pics

Lawrenceburg, IN

Wed, 17 Sep 2003 16:05:17 GMT

Initial park design is almost finished. This park is looking real fun. I'll post the final 2D drawing up here as soon as Jeremy and I have it finished. ...Stay Tuned

Dayton, Ohio

Wed, 10 Sep 2003 13:34:09 GMT

Had the design forum with the skaters in Dayton Ohio last night. overview of ideas: tranny's mid to large vert left handed kidney pool coping tiles 18" ledges with square coping seperate areas for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. The park directors are trying to get a good amount of funding to bring an excellent park to the community.