2 weeks Ago By Jake Rodriguez
Malibu is set to embark on the construction of a new skate park in April, a $4.1 million project that's been in the works for a fair stretch, as reported by several local news outlets. Set for completion in the fall of 2025, this 12,500 square-foot outdoor space at 24250 Pacific Coast Hwy is expected to feature a wide array of elements designed to appeal to skaters of varying chops, including stairs, rails, ledges, banks, a flow bowl, quarter pipes, spines, extensions, and waterfalls.
The current temporary skate park—opened back in July 2020—will be replaced as the Malibu City Council approved the hefty contract with C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc.
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart mentioned, "This skate park is more than just a recreational facility — it will be a gathering place that will foster community, promote healthy lifestyles and embrace Malibu's deep-rooted skate culture,” he was quoted by CBS News.The decision to move forward with this plan was cemented after public comment, meetings, and surveys stretching back to 2020 and spanning across 2021, assuring that the community's input was baked thoroughly into the design and layout. Users anticipating rad kickflips and smooth grinds can expect an array of terrain that challenges and hones the skills of skaters at every level.
As per announcements made by city officials, the site's naming rights will surface in the municipal pipeline in the months to come—proposals for the name are yet to be decided. The temporary park will stay open until the grand unveiling of the new facility, a move that ensures continuous kick-push satisfaction for local skateboarding enthusiasts, as stated on the city's official website.Designs for the new skate haven came courtesy of California Skateparks, taking "extensive" community feedback into consideration while crafting the venue detailed by NBC Los Angeles, the park not only aims to provide a haven for skateboarding aficionados but also stands as a tribute to Malibu's storied role in the evolution of the sport – a legacy that surfs smoothly from the city's sun-kissed waves to its upcoming permanent concrete playground.
More information about this new space for future generations of skaters is available here, with a deeper dive into the park's history and progress featured on the NBC Los Angeles site..
