Rainier Beach Playfield Skatepark 2nd Online Survey

Review Design Alternatives

Are you ready to roll wit us and help to make the new District Skate Park at the Rainier Beach Playfield the best it can be? Your voice matters for this community-led project. Help us meet our goal of creating a state of the art, family-friendly, multi-use, free public skatepark that will bring community together to gather, learn, and roll! Whether you like to skateboard, scoot, inline skate, roller blade, BMX, or you are interested in trying any of these sports, we want to hear from you!

Here is the proposed location for the skatepark. You can also go to our community website do to a virtual site visit.

New to the project? Our first of three Community Meetings was held on Wednesday, January 19th. If you missed it, never fear, the meeting presentation file can be viewed HERE. Our second Community Meeting was Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 and the presentation file for that event can be viewed HERE.

As a small thank you, please provide your name and contact information for a chance to win one of many raffle prizes and to receive project updates. Prizes will be awarded at our final Community Design Workshop, on July 20th, 2022.

We appreciate your time and creativity! Please provide your survey responses before June 15th, 2022.

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* 1. Email:

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* 2. What do you imagine yourself doing at the new Rainier Beach Skateboard Park?

Learning to ride and learning new skills

I am excited to try a new kind of skatepark

Picnicking and barbequing here with family and friends

Strolling through to watch the riders

Enjoying the art (join the art committee!) 😊

Enjoying the aesthetics of a skateboard park (Evergreen is known for having this as important in their design)

I look forward to there being a walking and wheel-accessible loop around the park

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How do you roll?

Skateboarding

Roller Skating

Roller Blading

BMX

Mountain Biking

Scootering

Wheelchair sports

I just like to watch

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 4. What is your skill level on your preferred wheels?

5- Expert

4- Advanced

3- Intermediate

2- Beginner

1- Interested in Learning

N/A

Other (please specify)

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DESIGN ALTERNATIVE #1

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* 5. This footprint has something for everyone. A healthy mix of transition, street features, and a stand-alone clover bowl allow multiple unique sessions, simultaneously.

In the Clover Bowl, modern blends and variety of heights and transitions will challenge the most advanced riders. Concrete coping on this bowl will be durable and long lasting, all while being an exciting tactile and auditory experience. The Bowl is surrounded by an Evergreen style snake run that lets you encircle the entire park quickly and without the need to push. Flow is central here. An integrated mini ramp also shares deck space with the bowl and is the perfect place to progress your transition skating. Towards S. Cloverdale St., there will be a linear street influenced section with pyramid hips, bank to ledges, flat bars, flat ledges, an A-frame with rail and manual pad options and a "China Bank section" is all bolstered with small quarter pipes designed to keep you contained and invite technical tricks and beginner progression.

Overall, this design is more compact with 3 different gathering areas which include picnic benches and BBQs. They are paved with an integral color concrete to differentiate them and they are intended to be skateable. There are also a couple cut-though paths, between the large London plane trees, to provide a direct connection to the playground. The bioretention planters are integrated into the design and frame the main entrance. There are two art pieces, which may be skateable and also frame the main entrance (rainbow blue/green/yellow). The mini bowl in the middle of the skate park is covered with an octagonal shaped structure and the street elements are covered as well. This design will blend seamlessly between the skatepark and gathering areas.

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* 6. Which skatepark elements in Design Alternative #1 do you value the most? (Please Rate 5-1, with 5 being the highest priority and 1 being the lowest priority)

	Necessary	Helpful to Include	Nice, but not Critical	Somewhat Desirable	Do Not Include
Transition Flow	Transition Flow Necessary	Transition Flow Helpful to Include	Transition Flow Nice, but not Critical	Transition Flow Somewhat Desirable	Transition Flow Do Not Include
Snake Run	Snake Run Necessary	Snake Run Helpful to Include	Snake Run Nice, but not Critical	Snake Run Somewhat Desirable	Snake Run Do Not Include
Hips and Jumps	Hips and Jumps Necessary	Hips and Jumps Helpful to Include	Hips and Jumps Nice, but not Critical	Hips and Jumps Somewhat Desirable	Hips and Jumps Do Not Include
Ledges	Ledges Necessary	Ledges Helpful to Include	Ledges Nice, but not Critical	Ledges Somewhat Desirable	Ledges Do Not Include
Pyramid	Pyramid Necessary	Pyramid Helpful to Include	Pyramid Nice, but not Critical	Pyramid Somewhat Desirable	Pyramid Do Not Include
Bank to Ledge	Bank to Ledge Necessary	Bank to Ledge Helpful to Include	Bank to Ledge Nice, but not Critical	Bank to Ledge Somewhat Desirable	Bank to Ledge Do Not Include
Quarter Pipes	Quarter Pipes Necessary	Quarter Pipes Helpful to Include	Quarter Pipes Nice, but not Critical	Quarter Pipes Somewhat Desirable	Quarter Pipes Do Not Include
China Bank	China Bank Necessary	China Bank Helpful to Include	China Bank Nice, but not Critical	China Bank Somewhat Desirable	China Bank Do Not Include
Flat Bar	Flat Bar Necessary	Flat Bar Helpful to Include	Flat Bar Nice, but not Critical	Flat Bar Somewhat Desirable	Flat Bar Do Not Include
A-Frame with Rail/Ledges	A-Frame with Rail/Ledges Necessary	A-Frame with Rail/Ledges Helpful to Include	A-Frame with Rail/Ledges Nice, but not Critical	A-Frame with Rail/Ledges Somewhat Desirable	A-Frame with Rail/Ledges Do Not Include
Clover Bowl	Clover Bowl Necessary	Clover Bowl Helpful to Include	Clover Bowl Nice, but not Critical	Clover Bowl Somewhat Desirable	Clover Bowl Do Not Include

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* 7. Which general park elements in Design Alternative #1 do you value the most? (Please Rate 5-1, with 5 being the highest priority and 1 being the lowest priority)

	Necessary	Helpful to Include	Nice, but not Critical	Somewhat Desirable	Do Not Include
Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Colored Concrete Paving	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Colored Concrete Paving Necessary	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Colored Concrete Paving Helpful to Include	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Colored Concrete Paving Nice, but not Critical	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Colored Concrete Paving Somewhat Desirable	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Colored Concrete Paving Do Not Include
Entry Art Sculptures	Entry Art Sculptures Necessary	Entry Art Sculptures Helpful to Include	Entry Art Sculptures Nice, but not Critical	Entry Art Sculptures Somewhat Desirable	Entry Art Sculptures Do Not Include
Covered Area with Lights over Clover Bowl	Covered Area with Lights over Clover Bowl Necessary	Covered Area with Lights over Clover Bowl Helpful to Include	Covered Area with Lights over Clover Bowl Nice, but not Critical	Covered Area with Lights over Clover Bowl Somewhat Desirable	Covered Area with Lights over Clover Bowl Do Not Include
Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Necessary	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Helpful to Include	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Nice, but not Critical	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Somewhat Desirable	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Do Not Include
Skateable Tables & Benches	Skateable Tables & Benches Necessary	Skateable Tables & Benches Helpful to Include	Skateable Tables & Benches Nice, but not Critical	Skateable Tables & Benches Somewhat Desirable	Skateable Tables & Benches Do Not Include
Non-Skateable Tables & Benches	Non-Skateable Tables & Benches Necessary	Non-Skateable Tables & Benches Helpful to Include	Non-Skateable Tables & Benches Nice, but not Critical	Non-Skateable Tables & Benches Somewhat Desirable	Non-Skateable Tables & Benches Do Not Include

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* 8. Regarding "ORGANIC" skate elements in this design, would you like to see more, less, or the same?

Less

The same

No Opinion

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* 9. Regarding "STREET SKATE" elements in this design, would you like to see more, less, or the same?

Less

The same

No Opinion

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* 10. Regarding "POOLS AND BOWL" skate elements in this design, would you like to see more, less, or the same?

Less

The same

No Opinion

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* 11. What is missing from Design Alternative #1?

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* 12. Share any other thoughts (likes/dislikes) about Design Alternative #1:

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DESIGN ALTERNATIVE #2

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* 13. This elegant footprint integrates communal gathering space and skateable terrain seamlessly giving the park a lively and modern feel and pushes the idea of this space as the new "living room" for the larger park.

The design omits the traditional bowl and substitutes with a large Evergreen Lunar landscape. Rolls, transfers, volcanos and quarter pipes will have this end of the park flowing and functioning as its own independent area. Deckspace and communal space is shared making the skatepark feel even more expansive.

The long connection to S. Cloverdale St. gives the park a large overall footprint and plaza-like feel. Lots of open flat ground and simple skate features will be able to host multiple sessions, simultaneously. This area is designed to be covered with fun and progressive features that entertain and function independent of the rest of the park through the rainy season.

This is also the more expansive (and expensive) alternative. The connection to S. Cloverdale St. is one of the main differentiators and there are no short cut paths to the playground. The gathering areas are more numerous and are defined by synthetic play grass, which provides a friendly, all-season cushion to help those spaces feel like the “living rooms”. There is also a storage shed and repair area, in the middle. Bioretention areas are integrated into this design and hopefully feel like fun to skate and sit around. The covered area for this design is much larger and covers most of the beginner/street skate elements as well as a portion of the gathering area that is adjacent to ATS High School's field.

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* 14. Which skatepark elements in Design Alternative #2 do you value the most? (Please Rate 5-1, with 5 being the highest priority and 1 being the lowest priority)

	Necessary	Helpful to Include	Nice, but not Critical	Somewhat Desirable	Do Not Include
Organic Flow	Organic Flow Necessary	Organic Flow Helpful to Include	Organic Flow Nice, but not Critical	Organic Flow Somewhat Desirable	Organic Flow Do Not Include
Snake Run	Snake Run Necessary	Snake Run Helpful to Include	Snake Run Nice, but not Critical	Snake Run Somewhat Desirable	Snake Run Do Not Include
Hips and Jumps	Hips and Jumps Necessary	Hips and Jumps Helpful to Include	Hips and Jumps Nice, but not Critical	Hips and Jumps Somewhat Desirable	Hips and Jumps Do Not Include
Ledges	Ledges Necessary	Ledges Helpful to Include	Ledges Nice, but not Critical	Ledges Somewhat Desirable	Ledges Do Not Include
Pyramid	Pyramid Necessary	Pyramid Helpful to Include	Pyramid Nice, but not Critical	Pyramid Somewhat Desirable	Pyramid Do Not Include
Jersey Barrier	Jersey Barrier Necessary	Jersey Barrier Helpful to Include	Jersey Barrier Nice, but not Critical	Jersey Barrier Somewhat Desirable	Jersey Barrier Do Not Include
Quarter Pipes	Quarter Pipes Necessary	Quarter Pipes Helpful to Include	Quarter Pipes Nice, but not Critical	Quarter Pipes Somewhat Desirable	Quarter Pipes Do Not Include
Slappy Curb	Slappy Curb Necessary	Slappy Curb Helpful to Include	Slappy Curb Nice, but not Critical	Slappy Curb Somewhat Desirable	Slappy Curb Do Not Include
Flat/Down Rail	Flat/Down Rail Necessary	Flat/Down Rail Helpful to Include	Flat/Down Rail Nice, but not Critical	Flat/Down Rail Somewhat Desirable	Flat/Down Rail Do Not Include
Manual Pad/Ledges	Manual Pad/Ledges Necessary	Manual Pad/Ledges Helpful to Include	Manual Pad/Ledges Nice, but not Critical	Manual Pad/Ledges Somewhat Desirable	Manual Pad/Ledges Do Not Include
Flat Rail	Flat Rail Necessary	Flat Rail Helpful to Include	Flat Rail Nice, but not Critical	Flat Rail Somewhat Desirable	Flat Rail Do Not Include

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* 15. Which general park elements in Design Alternative #2 do you value the most? (Please Rate 5-1, with 5 being the highest priority and 1 being the lowest priority)

	Necessary	Helpful to Include	Nice, but not Critical	Somewhat Desirable	Do Not Include
Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Synthetic Turf Surfacing	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Synthetic Turf Surfacing Necessary	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Synthetic Turf Surfacing Helpful to Include	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Synthetic Turf Surfacing Nice, but not Critical	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Synthetic Turf Surfacing Somewhat Desirable	Gathering Space with Picnic Tables, Barbeques, and Synthetic Turf Surfacing Do Not Include
Entry Art Sculpture	Entry Art Sculpture Necessary	Entry Art Sculpture Helpful to Include	Entry Art Sculpture Nice, but not Critical	Entry Art Sculpture Somewhat Desirable	Entry Art Sculpture Do Not Include
Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Necessary	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Helpful to Include	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Nice, but not Critical	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Somewhat Desirable	Covered Area with Lights over Street Skate Area Do Not Include
Skateable Tables and Benches	Skateable Tables and Benches Necessary	Skateable Tables and Benches Helpful to Include	Skateable Tables and Benches Nice, but not Critical	Skateable Tables and Benches Somewhat Desirable	Skateable Tables and Benches Do Not Include
Non-Skateable Tables and Benches	Non-Skateable Tables and Benches Necessary	Non-Skateable Tables and Benches Helpful to Include	Non-Skateable Tables and Benches Nice, but not Critical	Non-Skateable Tables and Benches Somewhat Desirable	Non-Skateable Tables and Benches Do Not Include

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* 16. Regarding "ORGANIC" skate elements in this design, would you like to see more, less, or the same?

Less

The same

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* 17. Regarding "STREET SKATE" elements in this design, would you like to see more, less, or the same?

Less

The same

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* 18. Regarding "POOLS AND BOWL" skate elements in this design, would you like to see more, less, or the same?

Less

The same

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* 19. What is missing from Design Alternative #2?

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* 20. Share any other thoughts (likes/dislikes) about Design Alternative #2:

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* 21. The design team will blend the best ideas, but it would be helpful to know if you have a general preference between the two options.

Design Alternative #1

Design Alternative #2

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* 22. Do you live in SE Seattle?

Yes

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* 23. Which of the following best describes your current living conditions? Select one.

I own my primary residence

I rent my primary residence

I am without permanent shelter

Prefer not to answer

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* 24. How far do you live from Rainier Beach Playfield?

3-5 minute walk

5-10 minute walk

10-20 minute walk

I take the bus or light rail to get there

I would drive to get there

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Do you work or play in SE Seattle?

Yes

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* 26. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 27. What is your race/ethnicity/heritage? Check all that apply

American Indian / Alaskan Native

African American / Black

Asian American / Asian

Hispanic / Latinx

Indian

Middle Eastern

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

White or Caucasian

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 28. What is your primary language spoken at home? Select one.

English

Spanish

Somali

Cantonese

Mandarin

Korean

Vietnamese

Tagalog

Oromo

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 29. How many people live in your household?

1-2

3-4

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* 30. How many children under 18 live in your household?

1-2

3-4

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* 31. How did you hear about this project? Select all that apply.

Friend or family member

An organization I am involved with

Social media

Seattle Parks and Recreation website

Seattle Parks and Recreation email, mailer, poster or yard signs

News & Print Media

Project Website

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 32. If you are interested in helping out, what can you do to support the project? Please describe your interests/skills below or send an email to rbskatepark@gmail.com

I can help get the word out to family, friends, and classmates about upcoming meetings.

I will share online survey link with others (closes June 1st, 2022).

I can help with fundraising.

I will expand our reach on Social Media.

I am interested in joining the art committee for the project.

I am interested in joining the steering committee for the project.

Other (please specify)

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* 33. Would you like to be added to the project mailing list?

Yes

THANK YOU for helping to make this skatepark an amazing addition to the neighborhood!