Our Goal
The Waterbury Skatepark Coalition (WSC) is committed to creating a state of the art concrete skatepark in downtown Waterbury, Vermont. The park will be designed and constructed with meticulous attention to detail to optimize accessibility, safety and fun.
With that in mind, the WSC is committed to engaging the Waterbury community in the fundraising, construction and management process to guarantee measurable successful outcomes for everyone involved. The WSC will create a positive, safe environment for users and families to attract them to Waterbury, VT to have a positive impact on the recreation economy for years to come.
Why Skateparks
“Skateparks build and sustain healthy communities. As a gathering place for dedicated, athletic youth, the skatepark provides the forum for visitors young and old, beginning and skilled, to meet and share experiences. For many skateboarding youth, the skatepark becomes a home-away from home.”- Skatepark Project
River Road Park Complex
Waterbury is the “Recreational Crossroads of Vermont”. Our town is the gateway to four seasons of outstanding recreational opportunities
throughout the region. We are a haven for recreation, located off Exit 10 on the I-89 corridor with easy access to Burlington, Stowe and the
Mad River Valley. The Waterbury skatepark will be at the newly developed River Road Park complex at the southern end of town where the Ice Center, Perry Hill/ WATA mountain biking network begins next to the Capital soccer fields and “Waterbury Unleashed dog park”.
The Next Generation of Recreation
The Town of Waterbury is currently expanding the recreation parcel along the scenic Winooski River. This 40 acre parcel will be developed with the next generation of recreational assets in mind. The concrete skatepark will be 8,000sq. ft and will attract passionate skaters and families to the Waterbury area. The park will boost the recreation economy by creating new opportunities for local shops, restaurants and
accommodations.
Skatepark Design
The state of the art concrete park will be designed and constructed by a professional skatepark company with direct input from the local community and WSP coalition members. The park will be thoughtfully designed with safety, accessibility and low maintenance costs in mind. There will be classic street style elements and unique features with space for beginners and experts to evolve and share in a safe, inclusive environment which is a stated design priority in our mission.
Design Features
Durable, concrete park with modern construction materials designed and built to last with low maintenance costs in mind.
Iconic, unique, creative “Vermont” features (covered bridge feature...)
An open layout to maximize capacity while thoughtfully designing safe features to optimize learning, progression and collaboration.
Abundant planters and beautiful landscape features to optimize surface water runoff additional, intentional, social spaces for spectators, family and friends to enjoy.
Phase 1-5,000 sq. ft
Phase 2-additional 3,000 sq. ft