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Council approves nearly $3M skate‑park expansion, including Orange County’s first concrete pump track
Summary
With $2 million in ARPA funds from County Supervisor Katina Foley, the council awarded a construction contract and contingency for an expansion of the Tewinkle Park skate facility that doubles the park area, adds bowls, a snake run and Orange County’s first concrete pump track, and provides funding for specialized inspection and testing.
The City Council awarded a construction contract for the Tewinkle Park skate park expansion, approving a project that will extend the concrete skate surface and add a clover pool, transition features, a street course, spectator seating and Orange County’s first concrete pump track.
Staff said the project was selected for funding in 2023 when Supervisor Katina Foley directed approximately $2 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to the city’s skate‑park expansion. A design team developed a concept through multiple public outreach meetings with skaters and community members; the design team presented a plan that expanded the skateable area to nearly 19,000 square feet and included beginner through advanced features.
Bids opened in January and staff recommended award to the responsive bidder. Because skate‑park concrete requires specialized construction, staff also requested construction testing and inspection funds and a contingency for unforeseen site conditions. Total project financing combines the county ARPA funds, a portion of the city’s park development CIP funds and the additional testing/inspection budget included in the FY27 request; staff said any unused funds will be returned to the fund balance.
Council members praised the outreach and the skate community’s involvement. One council member asked staff to explore scheduled hours to permit other wheeled activities (scooters, BMX) as a separate programming decision; staff said programming rules and any separate time blocks for non‑skate use would be considered administratively and could return to council if policy change were required.
The council voted unanimously to award the construction contract and authorize contingency and construction management/testing funds required for specialized work.
