News Summary
Greenville, S.C. plans to construct a multi-million dollar wheelsports park to serve skateboarders, roller skaters, scooter riders, and BMX bikers. The facility will feature a concrete skatepark, an asphalt pump track, and a bike playground across a 10-acre site near the downtown airport. Community engagement is planned, with feedback sessions aimed at shaping the park’s design. With $2.75 million in funding secured, construction is expected to start by 2027, making it a significant investment in the city’s recreational infrastructure.
Greenville Plans New Multi-Million Dollar Wheelsports Park
Greenville, S.C. is set to develop a new wheelsports park that aims to cater to skateboarders, roller skaters, scooter riders, and BMX bikers. The city officials have proposed plans for this multi-million dollar facility, which will occupy a 10-acre site near the Greenville Downtown Airport and adjacent to the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Park Features and Amenities
The wheelsports park will consist of three primary components: a concrete skatepark, an asphalt pump track, and a bike playground. Planned amenities include:
- Shade structures
- Viewing areas
- A central pavilion with restrooms
- Parking facilities
- Landscaping
- Art installations
- Stormwater improvements
- A direct paved connection to the Swamp Rabbit Trail Green Line
Community Engagement and Feedback
A public meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Greenville Downtown Airport hangar. The community is invited to participate in this meeting to provide input on the park’s design. Attendees will engage in an interactive workshop and vote on desired features for the park using stickers. Feedback gathered during this event will help shape three concept designs for the park, which are expected to be presented to the Greenville City Council and the public in September 2025.
Local residents have expressed the necessity for an inclusive space that accommodates all riders. This sentiment has been echoed by local business owners, who believe that the wheelsports park has been long overdue for the community.
Project Timeline and Development Teams
The project is in the early stages of development, with construction anticipated to begin no earlier than 2027. The City of Greenville has enlisted three design firms to work on the project. PORT will oversee comprehensive design and planning, while Spohn Ranch will be responsible for designing the skatepark. American Ramp Co. will plan the pump track and bike playground. The design team is focused on creating a holistic vision for the park, integrating community feedback throughout the design process.
Funding and Budget
The project has secured a total of $2.75 million in funding from the city for planning and development. Additionally, the Greenville City Council has approved $1.5 million in the FY26 capital improvement budget for construction costs. These funding efforts reinforce the city’s commitment to creating a dedicated wheelsports facility that serves both recreational and community needs.
Conclusion
The Greenville wheelsports park project represents a significant investment in recreational infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents and promoting active outdoor lifestyles. As the city moves forward with community engagement and design development, it hopes to finalize concept designs that reflect the needs and desires of local stakeholders.
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Greenville to Launch New Multi-Million Dollar Wheelsports Park
Additional Resources
- Fox Carolina: Greenville Wheelsports Park Project Underway
- Wikipedia: Skateboarding
- WSPA: Greenville Considers Plans for New Wheel Sports Park
- Google Search: wheelsports park Greenville
- GSA Business: Greenville to Build Wheelsports Park Near Airport
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Park Recreation
- Greenville Journal: Greenville Wheelsports Park Plans Begin with July 28 Public Meeting
- Google News: Greenville wheelsports park
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