City again seeks feedback on near-final design for skate park
A 3-D rendering of the proposed skate park design for Geer Park, scheduled to be constructed in 2024 (Screenshot from city of Salem presentation)
Salem planners on Tuesday unveiled a near-final design for a skate park to be built at Geer Park starting in 2024.
The project is part of a series of improvements planned for the east Salem park, located at 241 Geer Dr. N.E., near the Oregon State Hospital.
The park is about half developed, parks planner Rob Romanek said during a virtual presentation Tuesday. Other improvements planned for the 44-acre park include a playground, splash pad, dog park, restrooms and a new multi-use sports field suitable for baseball, softball and soccer.
The skate park design would include nine major features, including a bowl, rail, flow area and moonscape, as well as a green space in the center. It was developed by Evergreen Skateparks following public comments on two earlier proposals in the spring.
Watch the full presentation about the skate park here. The city is taking final comments on the design here.
A revised design proposal for the Geer Park Skate Park includes a centralized green area and other features. (City of Salem)
-Rachel Alexander
