Taylorsville Community
SkateBoard/Scooter/BMX Contest



A Good Time Was Enjoyed By All!

Taylorsville Skate Park Community Contest
July 9th, Saturday - Noon to 3pm
Skateboard / BMX / Scooter Competitions

A “Fun For All” Community Event was held at the Taylorsville Skate Park on July 9, 2016 from Noon to 3pm. The event welcomed anyone on wheels including skateboards, BMX Bicycles, and Scooters. The event gave trophies for 1st Place Winners for several fun-oriented competitions along with food coupons for participation.

These are the 1st Place Winners in the 11 events:

1. Tic-Tac Race - Marshall Larsen - Age 13
2. 360 Roundabout - Brandon Ross - Age 26
3. Pick-Up Race Under 12 - Charlie Wilson - Age 10
4. Pick-Up Race Over 12 - Brayden Hale - Age 16
5. Best Female Rider - Please e-mail her name to me - She didn't sign up?
6. Figure 8 Race - Brandon Banderas - Age 14
7. Best Trick – Skateboard - Max Anderson - Age 10
8. Best Trick - BMX Bike - Brenden Ashden - Age 20
9. Best Trick - Scooter - Braxten Jones - Age 18
10. Best 1-Minute Routine - Jack Murphey - Age 23
11. Worst Trick - Mike Brainerd - Age 25

Arctic Circle
Donated over $400 in FREE Food Coupons For This Event.
Special Thanks To Cory Shepherd
Manager of the Taylorsville Arctic Circle



The Taylorsville Fresh Market Store
Donated Water & Ice For This Event.
Special Thanks To Brian Simons
Director of the Taylorsville Fresh Market

Thank You to Everyone Who Helped Make This Event A Huge Success:
      Shelley Howell - Administration
      Carrie Ann Harrison - Cake, Cupcakes
      Rodney N. Forbush
      Bruce - KBD - Kick Back District Skateboards

Video footage is available for many of the runs - Thanks to Brandon Ross.

Please share your photos of this event with Russ and they will be posted on this page.
E-mail: russwebdesigns@yahoo.com



1st Place Winners


1st Place Trophy


1 - 1st Place - TicTac Race - Marshall Larsen - Age 13


2 - 1st Place - 360 Roundabout - Brandon Ross - Age 26


3 - 1st Place - PickUp Race 12 & Over - Brayden Hale - Age 16


4 - 1st Place - PickUp Race Under 12 - Charlie Wilson - Age 10


5 - 1st Place - Figure 8 Race - Brandon Banderas - Age 14


6 - 1st Place - Best Skateboard Trick - Max Anderson - Age 10


7 - 1st Place - Worst Trick - Mike Brainerd - Age 25


8 - 1st Place - Best Minute Routine - Jack Murphy - Age 23


9 - 1st Place - Best Female Skater

Photos Are Missing For
1st Place - Best BMX Trick - Brenden Ashdan - Age 20
1st Place - Best Scooter Trick - Braxten Jones - Age 18



Thank You Everyone For A Fun Day!

A meeting at the Taylorsville Skate Park with Mayor Larry Johnson and Physical Facilities Director Blake Schroeder happened unexpectedly. Questions were asked of skaters about how dangerous the current concrete conditions were and skaters gave their opinions. A discussion about using volunteers to patch the concrete problem areas was dismissed due to insurance reasons. The concrete work must be performed by a bonded contractor due to the high liability risks of the City. A plan is being developed to address the safety concerns of the Skate Park.

~ Taylorsville Skateboard Park News ~

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April 4, 2016

The Skate Park was closed for the first week of April due to graffiti. Taylorsville City has a policy to close the park whenever graffiti occurs.

A meeting on April 4th with Blake Schroeder, Physical Facilities Manager, resulted in an agreement to allow skaters to paint over the graffiti with City approved paint to expedite the opening of the Skate Park. Blake furnished a 5-Gallon bucket of gray paint and several paint rollers and the areas of concern were painted that same afternoon.

Graffiti problems in the future will be forwarded to the Skaters so the problem can be taken care of immediately and the Skate Park can remain open.

The City of Taylorsville has been gracious in providing a safe Skate Park for all to enjoy. It is the skaters' responsibility to take care of this gift.

Please Be Responsible

1. This is a Family Park
   Use Appropriate Language


2. Be Respectful of Other People


3. Dispose of Litter
   Into Proper Trash Receptacles


4. Help Pick-Up Trash
   and Keep Our Park Clean


5. Report Graffiti Problems immediately to Taylorsville Police: 801-743-7000


6. Join the Taylorsville Skateboard Park Volunteer Group. E-mail Russ for details at:
   russwebdesigns@yahoo.com

Thank You Taylorsville
For A Great Place To Skate!

New Paint - April 2016
Many other areas of the Skate Park have been painted.

~ Taylorsville Skateboard Park Discussion Topics ~

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Anyone can submit a Taylorsville Skateboard Park Discussion Topic.
Please contact Russ at: russwebdesigns@yahoo.com
Write "Taylorsville Skateboard Park Discussion" in the Subject Line.

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Discussion Topics Presented To City Hall:
The City Council Meeting was held on April 13th, 2016 at 6:30pm
2600 West Taylorsville Blvd., Taylorsville, Utah 84118

The following topics were presented:

1. There are many areas within the facility that need concrete repair. Many of the Skaters are willing to volunteer to repair and restore the park.
2. Several local Taylorsville business owners have offered to donate to the Taylorsville Skate Park Restoration Project.
3. Graffiti problems in the future will be forwarded to the Skaters so graffiti problems can be taken care of immediately and the Skate Park can remain open.
4. We, the Skaters and other concerned users of this facility, would like to be more involved in the care, maintenance, and improvement of the Taylorsville Skate Park.
5. A Web Page to address our concerns including (1) A Monthly Newsletter, (2) Skate Discussion Topics, (3) Skate Park Sponsors, (4) and a Concrete Restoration Project proposal. http://www.russ360.com/Utah-Taylorsville-SkatePark/index.html
6. Everyone Who Rides At The Taylorsville Skate Park Wants To Make This Park The Best. Let's Work Together To Make That Dream Happen! Please allow the Skaters to make the Taylorsville Skate Park a safer and more enjoyable facility for everyone.

These topics come from a survey of Skaters, Bikers, Scooter Riders, and Family members at the Skate Park.

1. Can the Skaters have access to a Maintenance Shed On-Site?


2. There is One Gallon of Paint Left from the 5-Gallons provided to cover over graffiti problem areas.


3. What is necessary to get a Bulletin Board at the Skate Park to provide current news between Taylorsville City and the Skaters?


4. Would it be beneficial to create a Skate Park Logo, T-Shirt, and/or Decal to promote Skate Park pride?


5. What needs to be done to organize an Event or Competition at the Skate Park? What are the Insurance concerns?


6. The Taylorsville Skate Park is a Family-Oriented facility and Summer Events are being planned to reflect that.


7. Several Local Business' are willing to help sponsor Skate Park Events & Restoration Projects.


8. Safety Concern! Many areas of the Skate Park have cracked concrete and need repair.


9. Can the Skaters patch cracked concrete at the Skate Park under the supervision of the City if a local Concrete Contractor agrees to provide materials, tools, machinery, and training?


10. What is the possibility of replacing some of the unused areas of the Skate Park with more relevant options in the future? There are several areas of the Skate Park that are unused.


11. What is the possibility of providing a Dirt BMX Track for Bikers nearby the Skate Park?

Everyone Who Rides At The Taylorsville Skate Park
Wants To Make This Park The Best.
Let's Work Together To Make That Dream Happen!

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~ Taylorsville Skateboard Park Sponsors ~

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Anyone can become a Taylorsville Skate Park Sponsor. Please contact Russ at: russwebdesigns@yahoo.com

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25 FREE Combo Meals 50 FREE 12 oz. Milk Shakes

Arctic Circle is directly across the street from the Taylorsville Skate Park.
4796 South Redwood Road, Taylorsville, Utah 84123
Arctic Circle has donated food coupons for volunteers and various Skate Park events.
Be sure to support those who help support our Skate Park!
Thank You Cory!

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Safety Is The Main Priority!

The Taylorsville Skate Park is enjoyed by a wide variety of skaters.
It attracts skaters from all ages and is a favorite Skate Park for families.

There are currently several unsafe areas within the Skate Park
that need to be fixed to reduce the possibility of injury to skaters.

Repair of these problems can be made without cost to the City of Taylorsville.
The Taylorsville Skate Park Skaters are willing to volunteer materials and time.
A licensed concrete contractor has offered to donate equipment, training, and supervision.

Please contact Russ Howell for further information.
E-mail: russwebdesigns@yahoo.com

Aerial View of Skate Park & Concrete Problem Areas
These Numbers Correspond To The Following Numbered Photos.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30

1 - East Entrance Gate - Return To Park Map
Both sides of the East Entrance Gate should be left open.



2 - East Entrance - Crack - Return To Park Map



3 - East Entrance - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map



4 - NorthEast Platform - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map



5 - NorthEast Platform - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



6 - NorthEast Platform - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



7 - NorthEast Platform - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



8 - North - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



9 - North - Drinking Fountain - Return To Park Map
The Drinking Fountain does not work. There is no water available for skaters.
Someone keeps stealing the Copper Wire inside the fountain.



10 - NorthWest - Chip In Rail-Slide Box - Return To Park Map



11 - West Gate Entrance - Uneven Transition - Return To Park Map
This is a major area of injury. Skateboards cannot roll over this transition.



12 - West Platform - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map



13 - West Platform - Sharp Corners - Return To Park Map
Sharp corners can cause severe injuries. Rounded corners are safer.



14 - West Platform - Sharp Corners - Return To Park Map



15 - West Platform - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map



16 - Center of Park - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



17 - Center of Park - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



18 - Center of Park - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



19 - South Platform - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map



20 - South Platform - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map



21 - South - Broken Park Bench - Return To Park Map



22 - SouthEast Bowl - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map
Uneven concrete leading into sloped areas can throw skaters into injury.



23 - SouthEast Bowl - Return To Park Map



24 - SouthEast Bowl - Uneven Slabs - Return To Park Map



25 - SouthEast - Broken Park Bench - Return To Park Map



26 - SouthEast - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



27 - SouthEast Bowl - Space Between Slabs - Return To Park Map



28 - SouthEast Bowl - Broken Concrete - Return To Park Map



29 - SouthEast Bowl - Chipped Concrete - Return To Park Map



30 - SouthEast Bowl - Chipped Concrete - Return To Park Map



31 - SouthEast Bowl - Chipped Concrete - Return To Park Map



32 - SouthEast Bowl - Chipped Concrete - Return To Park Map



33 - Park View - North Side - Return To Park Map



34 - Park View - Center - Return To Park Map



35 - Park View - South Side - Return To Park Map

2021 SkatePark Photos

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Improvement Suggestions

1. The Curved Slide-Rail in the NorthWest corner of the park does not drain water after a rain. Add a drain.


2. Use the Surveillance Cameras already installed to provide access to the public on how crowded the park is at any given time.

#1 Looking SouthEast
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#2 Looking SouthEast
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#4 Looking South
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#5 Looking South
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#6 Looking SouthWest
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#7 Looking SouthWest
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#8 Looking West
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#9 Looking NorthWest
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#10 Looking NorthWest
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#11 Looking North
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#12 Looking North
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#13 Looking NorthEast
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#14 Looking NorthEast
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#15 Looking NorthEast
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#16 Looking East
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#17 Looking East
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#18 Looking East
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#19 Photo #19 - Aerial View
Surface Area: 132' (N-S) x 140' (W-E) = 18,480 Square Feet
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