Greenville, August 24, 2025
News Summary
The City of Greenville is developing a new wheelsports park near the Downtown Airport, spanning 10 acres. With facilities for skateboarders and cyclists, it aims to foster community engagement and serves as a recreational hub for all ages. The design process incorporates community feedback, ensuring the park meets the needs of its users. The park will feature a concrete skatepark, an asphalt pump track, and a paved bicycle playground, among other amenities. Funding is provided through a public-private partnership, totaling $2.75 million to date.
Greenville Develops New Wheelsports Park Near Downtown Airport
The City of Greenville is set to create a new wheelsports park covering approximately 10 acres adjacent to the Greenville Downtown Airport and near the Swamp Rabbit Trail. This park aims to be a recreational hub for skateboarders and cyclists of all ages, featuring a range of facilities designed to enhance skills and community engagement.
Main Features of the Park
The park will include a variety of features catering to wheelsport enthusiasts:
- A concrete skatepark for skateboarders
- An asphalt pump track for maintaining speed through a series of waves and berms
- A paved bicycle playground aimed at helping cyclists practice their skills through various simulated obstacles
Additional amenities include shade structures, viewing areas, a central pavilion with restrooms, parking spaces, landscaping, and art installations. Notably, the site will have direct paved access to the Swamp Rabbit Trail Green Line, enhancing its connectivity to the surrounding community.
Community Involvement
The development process is incorporating community feedback through public meetings and an online survey. The first public meeting to gather community input was held on July 28, 2025. Based on this input, three design concepts for the park will be developed, with a second public meeting to present these concepts scheduled for September 9, 2025. In October 2025, a hybrid design plan will be created that combines the best elements from the concepts presented.
A final public meeting is planned for November 4, 2025, where the hybrid design will be shared with community members. After this public review, the Greenville City Council will approve the finalized design before the project moves into the engineering and construction bidding phase.
Funding and Design Teams
The wheelsports park is funded through a public-private partnership, with $1.5 million allocated from the FY26 capital improvement program budget, totaling $2.75 million contributed to the project to date. The design and planning processes are being managed by three firms: PORT for planning and site design, Spohn Ranch for the skatepark design, and American Ramp Co. for the pump track and bicycle playground design.
Community Excitement
Local community members have expressed enthusiasm for the park, especially considering the long wait for a dedicated outdoor public skatepark and pump track in Greenville. The park promises not only to serve as a recreational space but also as a hub for wheelsport culture in the area.
Expected Timeline
City officials have not yet provided an expected opening date for the park, but the timeline for community engagement and design development is firmly in place. The final design approval by the city council will signal the transition to construction, which the community eagerly anticipates.
FAQ Section
What types of facilities will be available in the wheelsports park?
The park will feature a concrete skatepark, an asphalt pump track, and a paved bicycle playground.
How is the community involved in the park’s development?
Community feedback is being collected through public meetings and an online survey to help shape the park’s design.
When will the park open?
There is no confirmed opening date yet as the park is still in the design and approval stages.
What is the budget for the park?
The park’s funding includes $1.5 million from the upcoming fiscal year capital improvement budget, totaling $2.75 million contributed to date.
Who is designing the wheelsports park?
The design and planning are entrusted to three firms: PORT, Spohn Ranch, and American Ramp Co.
Key Features of the Wheelsports Park
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Concrete Skatepark | A dedicated area for skateboard enthusiasts |
| Pump Track | A circuit designed for maintaining speed without pedaling |
| Bicycle Playground | A space for cyclists to practice skills and overcome obstacles |
| Shade Structures | Areas to provide shade and rest for visitors |
| Central Pavilion | Facilities including restrooms and viewing areas |
| Parking | Dedicated parking spaces for park visitors |
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Additional Resources
- WSPA: New Wheelsports Park Rolling Into Greenville
- Fox Carolina: Greenville Wheelsports Park Project Underway
- Greenville Journal: Residents Share Ideas for Greenville’s Wheelsports Park
- Google Search: Greenville Wheelsports Park
- Wikipedia: Skateboarding
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