Skate Junkyard

Woodward West redesigns the Junkyard with skateboarders in mind

Stallion Springs, CA — Skateboarders spoke and Woodward West listened, adding a new street-style skate park to its list of upgrades for the 2006 camp season. The newly redesigned Junkyard is a street skateboard’s dream, right down to the handrails, stairs, and ledges.

“I think the changes to The Junkyard were a much-needed addition to Woodward West,” Skateboard Director Buzzy Sullivan said. “The park is filled with different street obstacles that help the kids get creative with their skating.”

Upgrades to The Junkyard came as a result of working with members of the skateboarding community, according to Ron Kimler, action sports director of Woodward West. Kimler cites skateboarders’ preference for riding the railings and stairs in outdoor courtyards over curves and ramps as the inspiration behind the new design.

“All skateboarders want to ride the streets, but cities are putting up barriers and security to prevent it,” Kimler said. “We’ve built a skate plaza feel in a smaller skate park.”

Designer Brett Peterson said he modeled The Junkyard after obstacles skateboarders use in the street and included different size stairs and rails. “Kids really want to skate in the street,” Peterson said. “This is pretty close to the real thing.”

“The response to The Junkyard around camp has been overwhelming,” Sullivan said. “There is always at least 20 kids riding there. It is not a typical skate park where you have quarter pipes on all sides of you to generate speed to flow around the park, yet it is a real functional design.”

Camper Charles Barringer said he appreciates the time that went into constructing The Junkyard. “It does make you feel like you are skating out on the street,” he said.

For more information about The Junkyard and other skateboarding parks at Woodward West, visit www.woodwardwest.com.