November 10th Design Meeting
Last week, the good folks at Dreamland came back to Eugene with two updated design concepts for the new skate park. Check out the two designs below and head on over to Skate Eugene to give ‘em some feedback by taking their survey here. If you don’t speak up now, we don’t want to hear any complaining when the park is finished. Concept D – View 1 [youtube NLsWI-EX_ks] Conept D – View 2 [youtube 8RXid-gcmHw] Concept E... Read More
A city center skatepark is good for the community
The Willamette Valley receives upwards of 50 inches of precipitation a year. Between December and February, the average monthly rainfall can vary between seven and nine inches and it isn’t uncommon to have 60 straight days of rain. Even in the driest months, Eugene and the Willamette Valley can receive up to two inches of rain. With such a wet climate, a covered skatepark is just what the city of Eugene needs to promote year round skating;... Read More
Upcoming Skatepark Design Meetings
The first design meeting for the Washington-Jefferson skatepark will be tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Whiteaker School Cafeteria located at 21 Grand Ave. Here’s a full list of design meetings. SESSION #1—BRAIN DUMP! August 25, 2009 6pm‐8pm Whiteaker School Cafeteria 21 Grand Ave. SESSION #2—VIEW 3 CONCEPTS October 6, 2009 6pm‐8pm Eugene Public Library, Bascom/Tykeson Rm 100 W. 10th SESSION #3—VIEW 2 CONCEPTS November 10, 2009 6pm‐8pm Eugene... Read More
Skaters for Eugene Skateparks Fundraiser
It is going down!!! Come join the SES crew for their largest fundraiser yet – Friday, June 5th, 5:30-11:00 p.m. at 790 Willamette Street. There will be a silent auction, photography, painting, sculpture, and other mixed media artwork. All proceeds will go directly to the construction of the new W-J Skatepark! No cover charge to view the artwork, but sliding scale donations are accepted at the door. Beer provided by Ninkasi, spirits... Read More
Skatepark benefit show at the Samurai Duck
Please join Skaters for Eugene Skateparks this Saturday, April 18th, from 6-9:00 p.m. at the Samurai Duck for a 21+ benefit show featuring Microphone Champion Illusionists, Sac Lunch Ki Design, Endr Won, Mac Nut, and Lomo and a Sol. $5 cover charge and all proceeds will go to Skaters for Eugene Skateparks to help build the W-J Skatepark. More information about SES can be found by signing up for their mailing list. Read More
