featuring Estacada Skate Park

Conceptual Drawing of the Wade Creek Phase II

Project Background
In 2008 our community built its’ first city park, Wade Creek Park.  This area is currently just over 4 acres consisting of our newly built Public Library, pond, natural viewing area, playgrounds, restrooms, parking lot and picnic pavilion.  The next phase of the Wade Creek Park Plan is to develop an all skill level skate park (totaling 10,000 sq. ft.) for our local youth and other amenities for both youth and adults. 

Estacada Skate Park Elements
The proposed skate park will cover 10,000 square feet and include an advanced bowl and many “street skate” features, promising to provide something for all skill levels. Stormwater planters, and other landscaping will be integrated into the design to detain stormwater runoff and beautify the area.

Ready to Roll:

• The city recently received a $100,000 donation for design and construction of Phase II of Wade Creek Park to be matched by $50,000 from the city.
• Dreamland Skateparks developed conceptual drawings, color graphics, and cost estimate to support the recent grant applications.
• Jane Reid prepared the grant application to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department, as well as applications for other grants.
• Dave Piper volunteered to manage the project through funding acquisition.
• Local community members and skate park advocates from outside the area have assisted with design elements, fund raising, and community involvement. These individuals have initiated fundraising events in local schools and been responsible for developing plans to sell tiles and t-shirts to raise money.
• Estacada Parks and Recreation Commissioners are currently meeting weekly with local citizens to discuss fundraising opportunities, efforts to support grant applications, and other efforts to make progress toward developing the skatepark.
• NEW - As of July 21, 2011, Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department awarded a grant in the amount $295,000 which will allow for the construction of Wade Creek Park Phase II to closely resemble the concept drawings.

What can you do? The Estacada Parks and Recreation Commission is looking for many different types of support:

• Donate online to the Estacada Skatepark
  
• Attend fundraising events.
• Make in-kind contributions of equipment, materials, and skilled labor. The size, quality, and design elements of the skate park are dependent on our financial resources. In-kind contributions can greatly increase our ability to provide a skate park with enhanced features, improved longevity, greater usefulness, and one in which the community can take pride.
• Attend the Skate Park Advisory Group meetings to help guide the features of your skatepark!

Future Site of Wade Creek Park Phase II.