bend indoor sk8board park
Location: Greenwood Ave.to north on 1st., behind Mission Linnen, Bend, Oregon.
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STATS
Info current as of: May 2004.
Last visit date: May 2004.
When Opened: Summer 2003.
Who built/designed: Local Thrashers.
Surface: Wood and masonite.
Size: Large.
Difficulty: All skill levels.
Fun: I didn't have my skaters with me but this place looks fantastic! The skaters and organizations that visit this park seem to prove it's quality. To say I was surprised at how amazing this park is when I walked in is an understatement. Yep, go skate it!
Helmets: Required.
Bikes: During set sessions (call for details).
Supervised:Yes.
Hours open: Call for details.
Lights for night: Yes.
Covered: Inside a big, concrete building.
Questions/Contacts: Local 5-0 Indoor Skatepark/Skateshop, 1307 NE 1st St., Bend, OR. 97701, Ph: 541.388.0121 (as of 7/04), owner Ron Chapman.Webpage: www.local5-0.com
Nearest Skateboard Shops: In House, this skatepark also includes a skateshop.
Hospital/ER: St. Charles Medical Center, 2500 NE Neff Rd., Bend, 541.382.4321.

Misc: I'm not a skater and I didn't have my skaters with me when I visited (to their loss!) this skatepark but it sure looks like a great park! The "half bowl to mini ramp" is 7.5 feet to 5', reminded me of Nehalem. Check out the wall ride. These aren't modular ramps, these are sight built by serious skaters and they look beautiful. As with any pay-to-skate location, there are some strict liability forms to fill out, call to learn the details. Mind your language and manners (very family orientated) and you shouldn't have a problem. There are vending machines, a water cooler and skaters can use the shop phone if needed. I don't remember seeing a seating area for viewing.


As of: 5-22-2004
Pg. updated: 11-04-2004