Evanston Skate Park Construction To Begin In July

EVANSTON, IL — A six-month construction project to build a new skate park in Evanston is expected to begin in July.

Located on the east end of Twiggs Park, south of the North Shore Channel and west of Green Bay Road, the new, 10,000-square-foot skating facility will built out of custom cast-in-place concrete, according to city staff.

In addition to skating surfaces and obstacles, the project includes pathways, seat walls, security lighting, new landscaping, drainage facilities and a shade structure.

Some parking restrictions may be required on nearby streets, with "No Parking" signs posted 48 hours in advance, staff announced. The project will also involve the relocation of an existing bike path.

"Construction activities may create some inconveniences for adjacent residents but attempts will be made to minimize these issues," according to a public works newsletter.

The general contractor on the project is Minooka-based Hacienda Landscaping. The project is expected to be complete in December.

Anyone with questions or concerns during construction was encouraged to contact Stefanie Levine, the city's senior project manager, by phone.