Parks commission approves final design for Campbell skate park, forwards project to City Council

The Campbell Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend the final design for the city’s skate‑park renovation and forward the project to the City Council for the next contracting steps.

Park staff presented a finalized plan that keeps the halfpipe in its current location, enlarges the corner ramp (from about 3 feet to roughly 4 feet), adds varied elevations including an elevated five‑foot area adjacent to a lower section, and places two skatable benches along the park edge for resting between runs. Staff said the renderings include dimensions and noted that some alternate paint or color treatments were not being pursued because removal and concrete prep costs made the alternates infeasible.

Commissioners asked about youth safety and signage; staff noted the park is governed by a ‘skate at your own risk’ sign and an ordinance encouraging helmets, elbow and knee pads but that active enforcement is limited when staff are not present. Commissioners also raised neighbors’ concerns that metal ramps could generate more noise than the previous layout. One commissioner asked whether a water fountain was included; staff said adding a nearby fountain would be a separate project outside of the current renovation scope.

After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the final design and another commissioner seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition or abstentions; staff was directed to prepare materials to advance the project to City Council and then to construction contracting.

Next steps: staff will prepare the project for City Council consideration and, if approved there, seek a construction contract. The commission did not record a roll‑call tally during the voice vote.