Chaz Ortiz joins the ranks of Paul Rodriguez, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Brandon Biebel and Marc Johnson with the completion of his private warehouse. His 4,000 sq ft warehouse was built in his hometown of Chicago, IL for him to have a place to skate and train during the bitter cold Midwest winters.

  Stay updated on Chaz Ortiz’s new warehouse @steezortiz  on Twitter

 The new skatepark about to be completed in Arad, Israel is progressing as planned. CA Skateparks is finishing up the skatepark construction on the bowl today along with pouring all the street features in this 7,000 square foot street plaza designed by Wormhout. Check back for completion photos!

California Skateparks recently completed another addition to the growing Skate Spot network in Los Angeles.  Located at Jackie Tatum Park in Los Angles California at 1535 West 62nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90047, the skate plaza is a welcome addition to the network of spots in L.A.  To meet the requirements of the grant that funded the project, a 10,000 square foot plaza was integrated into the small plot of land that was available at the park.  The unique design incorporates a diverse combination of materials, colors and paving patterns punctuated with artistic elements, aesthetic detailing and landscaping. The design was constructed using new methodologies and techniques and integrated into an existing park master.  One of the greatest aspects of the project was the revitalization of Jackie Tatum Park.  The development of the skate spot resulted in another run down City Park being upgraded and improved while enhancing the neighborhood and the quality of life for the residents in the surrounding community.

Design Inspiration for the Plaza

To create the setting for the plaza, CA Skateparks Designer Colby Carter gathered inspiration from plazas and architecture found in southern California during the Spanish Colonial Revival time period which took place in the early 20^th century.

The design responds to the powerful geometry and line work reminiscent of architecture from the 1920’s-30’s.  The rectangular space is a reminder of the shapes and patterns that were seen in southern California during that era. The plaza was influenced by this architecture and themed around some of the detailing that was so prominent. The style is marked by the prodigious use of smooth plaster walls, flat roofs or decks, and cast concrete ornaments. Other characteristics include small raised porches and semi-circular arcades and decorative iron trim.

The paving pattern and color pallet consisting of San Diego buff, natural grey, charcoal grey and black gives the design a Spanish Colonial flavor but with a unique modern feel.  It incorporates essential street skating elements including planters, a hubba, rails, stairs, a flip bank w/ curb, planter gaps and a cantilevered quarter pipe with arched door way.

Watch Ronnie Creager checking out the spot for the first time:

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Joe Ciaglia, Mayor Matthews, Rob Dyrdek, & Paul Vizcaino

Site Design Group has been awarded the job of designing this huge skatepark and they have already presented designs  exceeding the expectations of the community. The Rob Dyrdek Foundation is the major contribution bringing this opportunity to life for the city of Kennesaw. They have assumed the role of  raising the money for the gap in funds and the Foundation’s enthusiasm to make this skatepark the best in the world has captured the attention of the whole community. Dyrdek is hoping this park might be an option for Street League Skateboardings first ever permenant skate plaza facility. The park will be built with the option to one day host events seen on ESPN. Mayor Matthews said, “…this is to be the Pebble Beach of skateboarding.”