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Creating an outdoor recreational opportunity in Chubbuck, Idaho.
Chubbuck Wheels Park
●Bicycle Park
●Pump Track
●Skatepark
●Kids Zone
Chubbuck Wheels Park Benefits
●Active Lifestyle: It encourages physical activity, benefiting health and well-being.
●Inclusivity: People of all ages and skill levels can participate, fostering community.
●Revitalization: It transforms spaces, providing a vibrant gathering place.
●Local Economy: Attracts visitors, boosting nearby businesses.
●Youth Development: Offers a positive outlet, promoting skills and confidence.
●Sustainability: Supports eco-friendly transportation options.
●Progress: Showcases the city's commitment to modern recreational amenities.
Bluffdale, Utah - Wheels Park
Bluffdale, Utah - Wheels Park
Bluffdale, Utah - Wheels Park
Bluffdale, Utah - Wheels Park
Bluffdale, Utah - Wheels Park
Bluffdale, Utah - Wheels Park
Southeast Idaho Skateparks
Who Uses a Skate Park and When
Sample skatepark - Hyrum, Utah
35,000 sf
Branded skatepark example #1
Branded skatepark example #2
The Benefits of Skateparks
●Skateparks reduce illicit behavior
●Skateparks provide a safe environment for skateboarding
●Skateparks reduce damage to private property
●Skateparks have a positive economic impact
●Skateboarding has significant physical health benefits
●Skateboarding has significant mental health benefits
Positive Economic and Social Impact
●Skateparks elevate local quality of life and provide nearby recreation for youth.
●Quality skateparks draw visitors from neighboring communities, boosting the local economy.
●Skateparks contribute to the development and sustainability of healthy communities.
●Concrete skateparks offer a remarkable return on investment compared to other public attractions.
●Many parks administrators consider the local skatepark their most popular and well-attended facility.
●Skateparks foster a sense of belonging for youth who may not engage in team sports.
●Skateboarders and their families become a source of tourism, stimulating the city's economy.
The Benefits of Skateparks
The myth surrounding skateparks is that they are a breeding ground for crime and other illicit
activities. As we explained earlier, while there will be an occasional “bad seed”, providing
designated spaces for positive activities is the best way to curb unlawful behavior among youth.
When youth having nothing to do or nowhere to go – that is when they cause trouble.
It's no secret that children who are involved in team sports don't have the time to get into trouble,
but it turns out you don't have to be dragging them to the soccer field or baseball diamond.
Activities you might not expect -- like skateboarding -- might be just what teens and adolescents
need.
Research out of the University of North Carolina found that skateboarding is among the activities
that might help keep children out of trouble.
Addressing Community Concerns
●Public skateparks are a win-win because skateboarders have a safe place to pursue their
passion, while law enforcement, business owners and community members no longer have
to spend time, money and energy shooing skateboarders away from their property.
●The 1998 rate of emergency department-treated skateboard-associated injuries-8.9 injuries
per 1,000 participants (95% confidence interval) was half as high as basketball (21.2).
●Staff commissioned a noise assessment of the park site, which was conducted by
Petaluma-based Illingworth and Rodkin Inc. The report found the project would not
generate noise at the noise sensitive residential homes above 50 decibels during operating
hours, which staff said is well below the ambient traffic noise generated along Paseo Padre
Parkway.
●In a recent study by the Journal of Adolescent Research, Dr. Graham L. Bradley explains
that “skateparks are positive places, which encourage civic responsibility and social skills.