City officials have launched a public survey regarding the Riverwalk Community Skatepark.

City of Jamestown Departments of Development and Parks, Recreation & Conservation officials, in collaboration with Grindline, skatepark designers, are seeking public input in the development of design concepts for the new skatepark. To access the survey, visit http://bit.ly/RiverwalkSkatepark.

Since 2002, Grindline has evolved the art and science of skatepark design with a portfolio of more than 250 successful design and construction projects across the globe and remains unrivaled by any other company worldwide. Grindline’s skatepark specialists have the ability to translate the needs of local users into skatepark designs that will progress with them into the future, transforming landscapes into innovative skateboard terrain.

The Riverwalk Community Skatepark will be located on the banks of the Chadakoin River at 117 Fairmount Ave. and accommodate users of all ages, abilities and skill levels with a transitional park design inclusive to skateboarders as well as inline/roller skaters. The site currently features large concrete foundations and structures left over from the site previous industrial history. These will be creatively incorporated into the design of facility and re-purposed to honor the site’s rich heritage story.

The park will support skateboard tourism and enhance connectivity to the existing Greater Jamestown Riverwalk and adjacent amenities such as the downtown central business and entertainment district, Chadakoin River, riverwalk trail, McCrea Point Park, Jackson-Taylor Park and surrounding neighborhoods. Stormwater management will be a crucial design element and will incorporate green infrastructure methods into the overall park design, which will provide bank stabilization, ecological and environmental restoration, as well as, create recreational connectivity, and a unique gathering place for users of the skatepark and riverwalk.

The Riverwalk Community Skatepark is made possible by funding from the Tony Hawk and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. foundations, with contributions from the city of Jamestown through allocations of Community Development Block Grant and Urban Development Action Grant funds, as well as fundraising efforts by SK8 JTNY and Jamestown Skate Products.

Grindline has completed field analysis work and is nearing completion of mapping requirements. Further design and structural efforts continue in coordination with relevant city departments and agencies. The Survey closes on Sunday, Nov. 22, at midnight.