The Seattle Last week, the center announced the opening of its new multi-deck skateboarding experience called Seattle Skate Plaza Center.
The 18,000-square-foot skate park, located between 5th Avenue North and Taylor Avenue on Thomas Street, replaces the Seattle Center Skatepark that closed in 2018.
Seattle Center Skate Plaza was built by Grindline Skateparks It includes a public alley with ski areas on each side connected to a pier. The area also features a glass art installation By Perry Howard, which includes a glass wall. The installation was originally created for the 2009 skate park.
“The skate parks at the Seattle Center have provided enthusiasm for young people to take advantage of the opportunity to build and hone their skills, where they can enjoy healthy social participation and revitalize part of the streetscape,” said Robert Nelams, director of the Seattle Center. new version. “I would like to thank and commend our ski partners for their patience and perseverance over the years and thank the Oak View Group for their financial contribution.”
Oak View Group He was a major contributor to the project—donating $500,000 to relocate the skate park—the city was cited in the press release. Transportation is part of Oak View Group’s partnership with the City of Seattle to preserve Climate Pledge. The former skate park was located above the area’s catering facilities. Before that, a temporary skate park was set up in a parking lot in the 1990s, which is now home to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation world headquarters.
In 2019, Seattle Center was ready to conceptualize a new ski area with the help of the Seattle Center Skatepark Alliance, and with input from organizations such as Skate like a girl.
The new skate park design includes a street style skateboard and space for new skaters to learn and practice skills and tricks.