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Wahiawa Skate Plaza
WAHIAWA skate plaza PROJECT
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Ho'oulu Wahiawā has partnered with ASH on efforts to create a state-of-the-art skate-plaza in Wahiawā.
Vision
To create a state-of-the-art skatepark in Wahiawa, Hawaii, fostering creativity, community, and health for local youth and residents.
Mission
To provide an accessible and safe recreational outlet for Wahiawa’s underserved population while promoting active lifestyles, community engagement, and youth empowerment.
Funding Goal
To be determined (dependent on the final design, currently under development).
Project Scope
Proposed Site
Roadmap
Phase 1: Planning
Why Wahiawa?
Demographics
Wahiawa is a diverse, low-income community with limited recreational infrastructure:
Limited access to safe and structured outlets for youth activity.
Benefits of Skateboarding and Skateparks
Health Benefits
Conclusion
The Wahiawa Skatepark Project represents an opportunity to transform an underutilized space into a vibrant, inclusive community hub. By addressing the needs of Wahiawa’s youth and fostering health, creativity, and community engagement, this initiative has the potential to create lasting positive impacts for generations to come.
To create a state-of-the-art skatepark in Wahiawa, Hawaii, fostering creativity, community, and health for local youth and residents.
Mission
To provide an accessible and safe recreational outlet for Wahiawa’s underserved population while promoting active lifestyles, community engagement, and youth empowerment.
Funding Goal
To be determined (dependent on the final design, currently under development).
Project Scope
Proposed Site
- Location: Underutilized park space at Wahiawa District Park, fronting the gym.
- Size: Approximately 15,000 square feet, significantly larger than the current 3,370 square-foot facility.
- Inclusive for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
- ncorporates artistic and cultural elements inspired by Wahiawa’s identity as the “piko” (center) of Oahu.
- Uses eco-friendly materials and integrates stormwater management features.
- City and County of Honolulu.
- Local businesses, community organizations, and individual sponsors.
Roadmap
Phase 1: Planning
- Activities: Site assessment, community input, and design consultation.
- Timeline: 0–5 months.
- Budget: TBD.
- Activities: Securing corporate sponsorships, grants, and hosting fundraising events.
- Timeline: 3–6 months.
- Budget: TBD.
- Activities: Construction and materials procurement.
- Timeline: 6–12 months.
- Budget: TBD.
- Activities: Organizing an opening event, skate contests, and professional skate demos.
- Timeline: 12–15 months.
- Budget: TBD.
Why Wahiawa?
Demographics
Wahiawa is a diverse, low-income community with limited recreational infrastructure:
- The current skatepark is the smallest on the island, with aging metal ramps showing signs of rust.
- Median household income is below the state average.
- Wahiawa has a higher percentage of youth compared to neighboring areas.
Limited access to safe and structured outlets for youth activity.
- Higher-than-average obesity rates and mental health challenges among adolescents.
- A need for inclusive community spaces that bring together residents of all backgrounds.
Benefits of Skateboarding and Skateparks
Health Benefits
- Skateboarding promotes cardiovascular health, coordination, and overall fitness.
- Encourages youth to engage in outdoor, screen-free activities.
- Reduces stress and anxiety through active participation.
- Builds resilience and problem-solving skills in youth.
- Acts as an inclusive, multicultural hub for positive social interactions.
- Provides constructive activities, reducing juvenile delinquency.
- According to the Tony Hawk Foundation, 77% of public skateparks are free to use and primarily serve low-income youth.
- Communities with skateparks report a 20% reduction in unsupervised youth loitering.
Conclusion
The Wahiawa Skatepark Project represents an opportunity to transform an underutilized space into a vibrant, inclusive community hub. By addressing the needs of Wahiawa’s youth and fostering health, creativity, and community engagement, this initiative has the potential to create lasting positive impacts for generations to come.
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The Association of Skateboarders of Hawaii is a registered 501c3 nonprofit. We generate public and private partnerships to achieve our goals of creating safe, modern and diverse skateboarding facilities for Hawaii communities. Please consider supporting our mission and future projects. Any amount can help and is tax deductible.
Kahuku Skate Plaza
Kahuku skate plaza
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ASH is working with the City & County of Honolulu to build and improve on new skate parks across O'ahu. Currently we are working on Kahuku Skate Plaza. A modern skate park for O'ahu Northshore.
Located on the world famous North Shore of Oʻahu. The Kahuku Skate Plaza will bring modern skateboarding facilities to Kahuku District Park providing the community with a dynamic space for active lifestyles. We are now in the fundraising phase of this project. Please help us push this project forward.
