New Pavilion, Water Station Added at Roseburg Skate Park Ahead of Summer

Roseburg Skate Park is heading into the warmer months with new upgrades now in place, including a large shade pavilion and expanded water access for visitors.

City crews and contractors completed work this week on a new 20-by-24-foot pavilion at the free public skate park, giving riders and families a place to cool off during spring and summer use. A new drinking fountain with a water bottle filling station and dog bowl has also been added, and picnic tables are expected to follow soon.

The project was paid for through a $95,000 Community Health Improvement Plan grant awarded by Umpqua Health Alliance to Thrive Umpqua on behalf of the City of Roseburg.

Public Works Director Ryan Herinckx said the project came together on schedule and fills a need many park users had been hoping to see addressed.

The new shelter replaces a long-gone structure that once stood at the site before being removed about a decade ago. The pavilion was installed on the same concrete pad, with new footings added to support the structure. Materials and installation were provided by Romtec, a Glide-based company, and the work was completed over three days.

The skate park remains open for skateboards, skates, BMX bikes, and non-motorized scooters, and local users are already looking ahead to putting the new amenities to use.

Andrea Slighton, who was at the park with family members riding BMX bikes, said the new setup will make a difference during the summer. Her 8-year-old son, Marshall, offered a simple review of the pavilion: “It’s good.”

The water fountain connection was finished last week, and the temporary orange construction fencing came down after the site passed inspection Thursday afternoon.

For longtime riders, the addition is about more than convenience. Paranormal Action Sports owner Cody Scott, who has spent years at the park, said the new shelter brings back something the skate community had missed for a long time.

Scott said he hopes the investment also inspires people to take better care of the park. He recalled damage to the old structure years ago, including graffiti and vandalism, and said he has been encouraging riders to treat the new pavilion and the park itself with respect.

He also urged people not to spray paint the concrete riding surfaces, saying paint can make them dangerously slick.

With the new pavilion, water station, and more seating on the way, the skate park is entering the season with improvements aimed at making the space more comfortable for riders, families, and visitors spending time there.