By Shannon Lukens.

 

The grand opening celebration of the new Howelsen Hill Skatepark was Thursday afternoon.

The ribbon cutting included those on the Skatepark Steering Committee who designed it. That included 11-year-old Ellis Eavenson and his little brother. We asked Ellis how he helped.

“Putting in ideas, like the Spine or the skateboard. It’s a great skatepark.”

 The new above-ground skatepark is for all skill levels with 40 features, including ramps, rails, boxes, ledges, and stairs.  There are also new sidewalks and picnic tables.

American Ramp Company, a leading skatepark designer, also worked with the group to envision, plan, and conceptualize the flow of the new park. In addition, professional skateboarders and designers, Julie Brueckler & Cody McEntire, collaborated in imagining a combination of features that maximized the space and met the requirements as outlined by the committee.

Here are some pictures from Thursday’s ribbon cutting celebration.

City of Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Director Angela Cosby

 

Steamboat Springs City Council President Gail Garey

City of Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Calder Young