Skatepark Design and Construction
At iO Skateparks & Ramps, we design each project individually. Our skateparks, ramps, and pumptracks adapt to the spaces and urbanism of towns and cities, as well as to the lifestyle of the skaters and people in these localities. iO Skateparks was born from our passion for action sports and active leisure. Our team of designers and builders understands action sports as a philosophy of healthy, open and creative life, beyond its practice. If the spaces are unique, the solutions have to be too. For that reason, our projects are studied and created to adapt each space to the needs of the users of the area. We comply with all regulations governing the design, construction, and safety of skateparks and certify our skateparks through private certifying agencies (World Skate, Qualisport, etc.). Our team has designed projects all over the world, based on three pillars: safety, environmental awareness, and quality assurance.Since the company began its activity, we have worked on more than 85 projects located in 6 different countries, among which the following stand out: The Street and Bowl parks for the 2023 PanAmerican Games in Santiago de Chile (CL), “La Poma” Bikepark in Barcelona (ES), The famous Pumptrack of Paral·lel in Barcelona (ES), The private skatepark of the French brand Picture Organic Clothing, located near its factory in Clermont Ferrand (FR), as well as skateparks built in Val-de-Reuil (FR), Saint-Palais (FR), Les Menuires (FR), Weiden (DE), Nettetal (DE), Eeklo (BE), Brussels (BE), and more.
68K
m2 of skateparks built
10
Años de experiencia construyendo skateparks
100+
Projects successfully executed
6
Countries have our skateparks
30
Concrete Experts ensuring Quality Projects
5 PHASES
Do you want to know how a skatepark is built? Skatepark construction is a process where technical and creative aspects come together. They both combine throughout all five phases that compose all of our works.
1. Site preparation
To build a skatepark, ramp or pumptrack, the first thing to do is prepare the terrain. To do this, we excavate the ground where we will later carry out the installation.
2. Movement and shaping of earths and modules
Once the terrain is prepared, we proceed to mold the terrain and the modules of the future skatepark, ramp or pumptrack. For this, our artisans work with materials such as clay, wood and concrete.
3. Iron assembly: “The skeleton”
The next step is to assemble the skeleton of the future skatepark, ramp or pumptrack. And it is that before being able to fill and shape the installation, it is necessary to assemble its structure.
4. Fill with concrete
The next step is to fill the skeleton with concrete. Once the structure is filled in, our craftsmen proceed to polish floors, transitions and inclined planes. A manual task that must be carried out with extreme care and delicacy.
5. Finishes, paintings and final details
The last step is the details. Once the new skatepark, ramp or pumptrack is finished, our specialists review the work carried out, paint and touch up the new installation.
Lifestyle
When urban sports become part of our lives
It’s likely that you know someone who participates in an action sport: skateboarding, BMX, surfing, snowboarding etc. In total, there are more than 85 million amateurs across the world, and the industry around these sports is constantly growing.
EVOLUTION
The urban sports boom
Urban sports are constantly growing: elite athletes have become professional. Skateboarding, including park and street skating, will be an Olympic sport for the first time at the Tokyo 2021 Games. Shouldn’t cities respond to this growing interest?
TOGETHER
Active leisure to practise and share
Who doesn’t like the free, creative, and healthy lifestyle that comes with these sports? Additionally, action sports have a strong social impact by benefiting boys and girls of all ages and backgrounds.
EVERYWHERE
From America to Europe to the whole world
Without a doubt, the United States is the country with the most fans. In Europe, some cities have become leaders in active leisure tourism. There has been a 200% increase in spaces dedicated to urban sports in the last few years.
