Job Stats:

• Square Footage: 16,000
• Partners: Civil Engineer, Allen Perez with Perez Engineering & Development
• Project Completion: Late 2025

Marathon, FL is about to get the southernmost custom concrete skatepark in the United States. We are privileged to be working alongside the City of Marathon on their park renovation and incorporating not only a new skatepark design, but all supporting features as well.

One of the special aspects of this project is how it will tie into the existing fabric through use of a supporting plaza and simple connections that not only complement the skatepark's experience for the active and passive participants, but also seamlessly connects with the multi-sports complex. From US 1, a visitor can arrive through the 2,800 sf welcoming plaza, or park within 9,000 sf of pervious parking along an extended entry drive.

The entrances will be surrounded by the local landscape that occurs in the area, utilizing low maintenance landscaping design and natural sedimentary rocks to create a unique experience. This design approach will set this skatepark apart by highlighting the inherited beauty of the Florida Keys. So not only will this park be an asset for the youth and community, but will also be a beautiful amenity that will become a showroom for the City of Marathon.

The skatepark's size and design will be 13,000 sf of street, including a mini-ramp, along with 2,600 sf of pump track. The skatepark that originally occurred at this park was on an old, fenced-in tennis court. With its square/rectilinear form and tall fence, its original design intent was to keep a ball inside the court. This did not honor skateboarding’s creativity in a positive way, so we knew what had to be delivered...a design that created a clear canvas of a park that is welcoming to all, with an emphasis on all wheels. Therefore, we designed a long, linear streetscape with embedded transition elements, long ledges, and flatbars to complement the mini-ramp and pump track.

Designed for all skill levels and disciplines, the Marathon Skatepark will be one of the best skatepark experiences in the Southeast. With a "community first" approach, the park is welcoming, provides space for all action sports enthusiasts, including neurodivergent and adaptive users, and pays tribute to the geographical area. Construction is set for this Spring 2025.