The City Of Evansville Department Of Parks And Recreation Released Finalized Designs For Sunset Skatepark.
MAY 25, 2022
The new concept for the Riverfront park was developed by Hunger Skateparks and incorporates features requested during a March public input session. Updates include a refreshed design for the manual pad in the center of the rink, redesigned ledges to include out and ride-on options, an Amoeba Bowl, and a reconfigured bike zone.
“We’re proud of our local skate community for leading this effort,” said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. “When completed, Evansville will be home to one of the largest and most diverse skateparks in our state.”
Hunger Skatepark designers added plans for rain gardens to mitigate stormwater runoff. The design team also ramped up appearances by pulling creative inspiration from the historic Mississippian culture that once thrived during 1000-1450 A.D. a few miles from the park’s location.
“Sunset Skatepark will be located between Mickey’s Kingdom and the Evansville Water & Sewer Utility Sunrise Pump Station,” said Deputy Mayor and interim Director of Parks & Recreation Department Steve Schaefer. “By this time next year, a section of our Riverfront will be completely transformed into a public space where residents can ride, play, relax and learn.”
Construction on the park will begin this fall.
FOOTNOTE: Follow the park project on the Sunset Skatepark Facebook page or at skatesunset.com.
Download the renderings: https://we.tl/t-fR2ive5lKP
