After years or working toward a skatepark in Madison, WI proper, construction crews have broken ground.

No official “grand opening” expected, but construction is scheduled to be finished no later than August 19. So, plan your summer road trip around it.

The Madison Skatepark Fund has been working to bring the first public skatepark to Madison, Wisconsin for the last 14 years. The all-volunteer group of skateboarders, parents… and skateboarders who are now parents began serious fundraising in 2014 and met their $900,000 goal. Now, with City and County support, the project is underway.



At just under 19,000 square feet, the park will have a large plaza area, a flow bowl with 4 and 6 foot depths and an eggplant-shaped, pool-style bowl with 8.5 and 5 foot depths, full pool coping and wedding cake steps. The park will also be lit (til 10 pm) and free to the public.

Group member and Madison native, Dave Mayhew linked in former Osiris Storm alum Kanten Russel and the team at ASD/Stantec to design the park and Hardcore Skateparks has been selected as the specialty contractor for construction. Local contractor, Drax Company broke ground just a few weeks ago!

Follow the progress on Instagram at: @madisonskateparkfund