- 1970's CA Skateparks RIP
- Sidewalk Surfpark - Fountain Valley CA
Sidewalk Surfpark - Fountain Valley CA
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General Information
Skatepark Name
Sidewalk Surfpark
BMX
- yes
Opening Date
June 10, 1977
Open / Closed
- Closed
Extra Info
Owned and Managed by: Sidewalk Surfparks
John Flanigan, Manager
John Flanigan, Manager
Free or Pay
Pay
Inside or Outside
Outdoors
Are Pads Required?
Yes
Riding Surface?
Concrete
Is there a pro shop on site?
Yes
Location
Address
9125, Recreation Circle, Fountain Valley, Orange County, California, 92708-3204, United States
Postal Code
92708-3204
Latitude
33.72
Longitude
-117.97
City
Fountain Valley
Directions
From Interstate 405, take the Warner Street exit west. Turn right at Recreation Circle.
Contacts
Managment
- Private
from the book 'The Guide to Western Skateparks', Third Eye Press, 1978
FEATURES:
Sidewalk Surfpark is a one-acre facility that will appeal to both beginning and advanced skate- boarders. The park features five separate snake runs varying in length from 100' to 150', with each run ending in a bowl. This is a good place to learn park riding with a variety of banks and bowls. There are also places for advanced skaters to perfect new maneuvers.
MEMBERSHIP:
Although membership is not required to skate at Sidewalk Surfpark, there are two optional programs available. The $10.00 membership gives you one and a half hours of free skating with full safety gear, a park T-shirt, a discount in the pro shop, and discount admission. The $4.00 membership includes everything except the free skating time. Members also have the privilege of renting high-quality demonstration skateboards.
Admission for nonmembers to ride is $1.50 for a 45-minute session and $3.00 for a 90-minute session.
Members get in for $1.25 for 45 minutes and $2.50 for 90 minutes. Sessions run continuously, you can start skating as soon as you arrive.
All required safety gear may be rented in the pro shop for 25 cents per item.
FACILITIES:
The pro shop at Sidewalk Surfpark contains a wide variety of the finest skateboard equipment and accessories, including Logan, Tunnel, and ACS. With a purchase of $20.00 or more, you receive 45 minutes of free skating.
Plans are now underway for regular contests. So for further details on these contests, stop by the pro shop.
The game arcade has seven pinball and video machines and fountain service includes lemonade, soft drinks, and assorted goodies.
Lessons are given by park staff for beginners, and recognized groups can receive a half-price discount. Check with the pro shop for details on these.
From the National Skateboard Review
Fountain Valley Skatepark
Fountain Valley's most exciting recreational facility ever will be happening on Recreation Circle directly behind Warner & Magnolia off the 405 Freeway. Scheduled for a late February opening, Fountain Valley Skatepark will bridge the gap in the existing leisure entertainment offered there: miniature golf, Formula I race cars, batting cages, and a roller rink are among the diversions currently offered.
Some of the more interesting characteristics to look for in Fountain Valley are as follows. Once again the monolithic format will be used here. (ala Carlsbad Skatepark and Sidewalk Surfpark). We find the interest and diversity it creates has a lot to offer our imaginative and creative Southern California skateboarders. We'll incorporate some very unique never-seen-before, new concepts. Mogul Fields, snake runs and some radical reservoir shapes that are guaranteed to get your wheels in the air. All put together with the care and flair for excitement that gives a Skatepark Constructor park that soul and personality that really makes a fine Skatepark facility.
The landscape design will lend that esthetically pleasing park atmosphere to all participants and visitors while they're soothed by the mellow concrete forms and beautiful music.Inside, the air conditioned pro shop, concession and amusement area will offer rest, refreshment and diversion from the rigorous courses. The roof of the modernesque structure will be a spectator and film platform accessible from the outside so the community and all interested parties can relax and enjoy the show.
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