Romeoville Board OKs Skate Park Construction

ROMEOVILLE, IL — At its Wednesday meeting, the Romeoville Village Board approved an agreement for the construction of a new skate park.

Director of Parks and Recreation Kelly Rajzer said schematic design for the skate park was approved back in December 2023.

On Wednesday, the Board waived the bidding process and approved a $625,000 agreement for the construction of the park with Spohn Ranch Skateparks.

"The agreement covers the construction and redevelopment of a new skate park to replace the existing facility [Pipeline Skatepark], which has reached the end of its useful life," Rajzer said.

Spohn Ranch originally designed the Pipeline Skatepark in 2004 for the Village.

Rajzer said the new skate park will feature an underlying geoform foundation along with reinforced pour and finish concrete. The current skate park has steel copings and wood skate boards.

"The new concrete footing will provide greater durability and longevity," Rajzer said.

The Lockport Township Park District contributed $50,000 in 2024 and will contribute another $50,000 this year for the co-operative project.

The project should be completed by the end of this summer.