Superior council awards skate park contract

May 9—SUPERIOR — The city's skate park is getting some much-needed attention this year.

The Superior City Council approved an agreement with Grindline Skateparks of Seattle to design and build a revamped facility in Heritage Park for $300,000.

Originally built in the early 2000s, the facility is beginning to show its age.

A boy in Superior raised concerns about the condition of the park, prompting the

Parks and Recreation Commission to add it as an unfunded project to its five-year plan.

Then in February, Mayor Jim Paine added

the funding for the skate park

to use the remaining federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars this year. The city has until the end of 2026 to spend the money or it has to be returned to the federal government.

"I think that's one of the more successful amusement or recreational areas in the city," said Councilor Jack Sweeney. He asked if any consideration had been given to a new location.

Sweeney said while he doesn't represent the area, he has received calls from neighbors of the park concerned about lights at night.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Linda Cadotte said she's heard similar concerns about the skate park; however, the city plans to address lighting at Superior's recreational facilities including the skate park. The city has a request for proposals to do some lighting updates, including the skate park.

Cadotte said relocating the park wasn't considered because $300,000 isn't a lot of money for building a skate park, and plans include reusing concrete already at the site.

Paine said the design process will include public input and the goal is to get people who ride skateboards involved in the design process.

The project is slated to be completed by Oct. 31, 2025.