What makes it easier or what makes it difficult in a skatepark construction?

Everyone knows and understands that skateparks should be built where they are useful and can serve a large number of visitors. 

Some objects can prevent the skater from entering the skatepark (man-made structures, natural terrain, and even a long distance). After all, the average skater goes to the skatepark on his own (on a skateboard, scooter, roller blades or bicycle), and it is desirable that he could easily and quickly get there.

Barriers that make the Skatepark difficult to access

1) Roads can become an obstacle for young children, who are not yet allowed to cross large streets with busy traffic. Even if a younger child can already cross those paths, he is likely to feel uncomfortable in an unfamiliar area (especially on the outskirts of the city).

2) Industrial areas can also block access to skate parks. Sometimes, however, such an area can be ideal for placing an informal, outdoor skatepark, but it can also bring drawbacks: the place may not be entirely comfortable and welcoming for the cyclist to stay there (no bathroom, dining room) .

Also, not all kids want to cross that territory to get to the skatepark. However, in the absence of other options, skateparks are sometimes built in an industrial area.

3) Agricultural areas are found primarily in the suburbs and often include winding roads and dead ends, no sidewalks, and little public transportation. All this will not be an obstacle for the motorist, but it will cause inconvenience to the pedestrian.

Furthermore, the lack of infrastructure can also be a hindrance to building a skate park there. But at the same time, these areas are suitable for the construction of small skating rinks; this can be an excellent solution for the developer of a new residential complex or town.

4) Public attractions can sometimes block access to the skatepark (for example, a fenced area of a museum or nature reserve, which can only be crossed by paying an entrance fee).

5) Steep hills or bodies of water increase the distance to the skatepark, which can put the skater in front of a choice: ride in a special place or somewhere not authorized, but close From home.

Convenient places to build a skatepark

1) The large amusement parks guarantee access to a large number of users almost at any time of the day (in summer). All the features of the park are suitable for extreme lovers: the presence of toilets, cafes and vending machines, benches, sports and entertainment venues.

Additionally, the park management will not leave the skating area unattended and it will always be serviced in a timely manner. There is also more interaction between skateboarders and the general public.

2) Sports institutions. Considering that skateboarding and BMX are Olympic sports, the placement of skate parks on the territory of sports complexes is one of the most common and logical options.

3) Nearby tourist spots will help skateboarders to show their tricks to tourists, because most of the riders travel alone or with a small group of friends, but show their skills to a large number of spectators can please some extreme sports.

Having lots of people near the skatepark improves social interaction and mitigates unwanted skatepark behavior. A skate park with this location demonstrates to tourists the local youth and their interest in sports.

4) The school would be a great place to put a skating area (especially with a sports bias). For schoolchildren, this area is safe, they know the location of the school in relation to their home and they know the neighboring neighbourhoods.

Children will be able to learn about extreme sports as a positive and fun game. The presence of a skate park near a school can raise that school's position in the overall ranking. 

Usually, the skater likes to go to the skatepark after school and returns home after a few hours of skating. Partnerships between the skatepark and the school will help build a positive attitude in schoolchildren and improve their physical activity.

5) Close to a university or any higher education institution: one of the possible skatepark locations, since most of the riders are students.

6) Public buildings (libraries, police stations, etc.) are good candidates for skatepark neighborhoods. After all, a library, for example, like a school, is a place where a community is formed.

A library, for example, and a skate park can be popular with each other and increase the number of visitors to each other. In some situations, the library can help the skater by having a fountain, a bench, a bathroom, and an emergency phone on the skater's turf.

7) The shopping centers will attract new visitors and fans of extreme sports. Skate parks next to these centers will be visible to shopping families and it is possible to leave children there while they shop.

8) Residential complexes: These are places where there is a developed infrastructure, they have very good conditions for the emergence of skate parks. They fit perfectly into the general concept of landscaping, along with other sports facilities such as a basketball court, soccer field, etc.

9) Small shops will also benefit from being close to the skatepark. Bikers walking to the skate park will pass by this store, which will help develop the local economy and it will be convenient for them to enter, buy water and snacks.