Chehalem Skatepark
at Ewing Young Historical Park
1201 S. Blaine Street
Newberg, OR. 97132

Dave Carsley, Park Caretaker Phone: (503) 209-9994

Email:
Jim McMaster, Parks & Facilities Supervisor

Information

Skatepark
Skatepark History
Park Facts

Did you know?

CPRD has another skatepark at Dundee-Billick Park.

Skatepark

Fall and winter note: CPRD staff closes the skatepark and BMX track during wet conditions for user safety and preservation of the facilities.

Our world-class skatepark features bleachers, a covered picnic area and a playground. The Dundee Skate Park Committee opens the concessions stand on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer to fundraise for the CPRD Dundee Skatepark.

The course features several transfers, both big and small ramps, good vertical, one capsule, one quarter-pipe and one half-pipe. There is also a separate beginner area with small ramps and gentle slopes.

We are proud that Olympic champion Shawn White has skated in our park twice. He told our park caretaker that this is one of his favorites because of its large size and how well-maintained it is.

The skatepark is open year-round from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. The surface of the park must be completely dry for safety. The skate park is closed during wet conditions.

The park manager lives on site. Park rules are posted and enforced.

Helmets are mandatory and must be worn by all ages while skating at the park.

Skatepark History

It began with a petition from over 200 middleschool youth asking CPRD to build a skatepark. They said they just wanted a place to skate and hang out. The district listened. CPRD hired an architect, and the skateboard park site was established at Ewing Young Historical Park. In July of 1999, underground work began with the drainage, electricity and water systems. The site was roughed out, but the project was shut down in October to wait out the rains. In March of 2000, CPRD hired Dreamland, a young crew of skaters headed by 27-year-old Stefan Hauser, who sculpted concrete waves, bowls, hips, banks and curbs into the world-class design that makes this skatepark one of the largest and best in the world.

Park Facts

29,000 square feet of skatable surface
15 tons of rebar
More than 670 yards of concrete
15,000 tons of base rock
Total cost: $307,266.00 (includes $70,000 of donations)