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Background Information <br /> The Need for a Park <br /> Skaters in Elk River are very eager to have access to a new skate park since the removal of <br /> the old park. Skaters who had learned the sport or developed their skills in Elk River are <br /> now forced to find a new location for skating.While this is feasible for skaters with access <br /> to transportation,those who walk or skate to the park are now left with nothing.Without a <br /> local park, skaters will most likely, and at times have,transform sidewalks,business parks, <br /> and schools into makeshift skate parks.This is both illegal and an inconvenience to <br /> pedestrians and business owners, in addition to being a potential safety hazard to the <br /> skaters and pedestrians. By constructing a new skate park, an outlet will be created for this <br /> desire to skate and younger,newer skaters will be able to safely develop their skills. In <br /> designing the park with skaters of multiple levels,the park will include both elementary <br /> and advanced elements that welcome all skill levels. In addition,the construction of a <br /> skatepark would attract skaters from the greater metro area, as others currently do,which <br /> has the potential to increase the sales at Elk River retailers and food establishments. <br /> The skate park will be located within Orono Park in Elk River, Minnesota. Multiple <br /> locations are being considered within Orono Park, but for the purpose of this plan the <br /> location is not pertinent to the design.The location will be chosen based upon the size, <br /> budget,and the final skate park design. <br /> Project Planning <br /> The design process involved meeting with engineers and skaters to determine what <br /> elements are feasible and desired within the park. Choices were made by engineers and <br /> skaters together. These choices included concrete type, size of the site, drainage strategies, <br /> and aesthetic elements. One of the most important pieces of the planning phase was to <br /> establish which elements of the skatepark are most important to the skaters.The skaters' <br /> necessities were used to determine three possible designs for the skate park of varied cost <br /> and size. Google SketchUp was chosen as the primary drafting program for this project <br /> because the files can easily be shared between engineers and non-engineers. SketchUp has <br /> 2 <br />