news.resources.home

Thursday, June 27, 2002

New skatepark in Lodi, CA

Another bike friendly park!

6/27/2002:

FROM Matt N boardnkali@hotmail.com:

I would like to make it known that there is a skatepark in Lodi, California that allows bikes. They have 1 bike session a day every day of the week. Prices are 10 dollars for a 3 hour session for non members. Membership costs 50 dollars a year, and you only have to pay 5 dollars a session.

BMX sessions:
Monday: 6pm - 9pm
Tuesday: 3pm - 6pm (free session)
Wednesday: 6pm - 9pm
Thursday: 3pm -6pm
Friday: 3pm - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 12pm
Sunday: 3pm - 6pm

Helmet, Elbow pads,and knee pads are required. You must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian if you are under the age of 18. It must be witnessed by a skatepark employee or notorized.


Press Release from Spohn Ramps

CONTACT: JP Spohn
Media Relations
Action Park Alliance
707-649-9658
jim@spohnranch.com

"New Concept in Skate Parks Opens in Lodi, CA"

On August 10, under a blazing sun and blasted by seven super hot rock bands, a new concept in skate parks opened in Lodi, CA-a city skate park managed and operated by a private organization, the Action Park Alliance.

The APA, headed by professional downhill skateboard champion Eric Lee, is an organization that joins with cities in public-private partnerships to provide complete supervision for municipal parks designed and built for action sports such as skateboarding, BMX biking, and inline skating. The city builds the park; the APA operates it.

Lodi's Kofu Skate Park-20,164 square foot of steel and Skatelite-was designed and built by Spohn Ranch of Industry, CA., and it's the second park in California to come under the supervision of the Action Park Alliance. McVicker Canyon Skate Park in Lake Elsinore, CA, which opened on XXXX, is also managed by the APA.

Lodi's Alliance operation is a mecca for skaters and bikers from that city and many surrounding communities. The park was designed and constructed specifically for bikes as well as skateboards, and the APA runs separate sessions for the two sports. With APA, cities no longer need to ban bikes for safety and liability reasons.

BMX riders, especially those from Stockton where bikes are banned in the skate park, are happy to finally have a venue which is designed for their sport as well as skateboarding. Biker Tyler Rothermel says of the Lodi park, ".it's strong and well-laid out. Yeh, I really like it."

A number of cities have expressed interest in the APA as a solution to their supervision dilemma. It is anticipated that many will adopt this approach because it reduces their costs and liability at the same time as it increases the levels of safety and fun in their parks.

Michael Reese Recreation Supervisor in Lodi says, "We decided to let the professionals run the park because they have the experience. It's just an easier and cleaner way to get the job done. We don't have to worry about the constant turn-over the city has with part-time employees."


keywords: lodi, ca, norcal, skatepark

Back to news list

news.resources.home