New Park Openings

What's going on everyone...

Last week we had not one but two skatepark openings! Quite a busy week for Pillar Design Studios.

This is my favorite part of the process. There is so much that goes into getting a skatepark built - by both the city and the skaters. At Pillar we view our role as the liaison between the two groups.

Typically the process goes like this: Skaters, local business owners, parents, city leaders express the need for a park usually followed by numerous City Council meetings. Approval happens - funds are earmarked, allocated or raised. RFP / RFQ's go out to qualified firms to facilitate construction, educate the public and local government and design the park. Then on to selection committees to hire the best skatepark design firm possible. Site selection and design meetings (multiple design meetings with local users.) Construction document submission and ground breaking followed by a couple weeks of construction. Site walks, inspections and finally it's complete. (I bet most people had no idea it was this lengthy a process.)

Which brings me to where we are today in Durham, NC and Daytona Beach, FL - The GRAND OPENING. The most rewarding day for everyone involved in the process.

Thank you to everyone who made this happen as we were just a conduit for what you wanted!

Video of Central Park Plaza : Durham, NC
Photos from Locals Only Magazine of Bethuen Point Skatepark : Daytona Beach, FL

Please feel free to contact us to inquire about how we can help you get a park built in your city!
www.pillardesignstudios.com