This much needed book provides an understanding of the sport of skateboarding and how to develop a skateboard park. It provides a well-organized recounting of the history of skateboarding and its regulations. Chapters describe skateboarding facility types and all possible skateboarding facility components. The process for developing and operating a skateboard park is included, with discussion about preliminary planning, environmental review, design, construction, management and operations. This is an indispensable guide for city planners, landscape architects, contractors, and skateboard enthusiasts aspiring to create their own facility. AUTHOR: Scott Bradstreet is a graduate of the California State Polytechnic University and holds a graduate degree in business from California State University, Fullerton. He is a recreation advocate, teacher, coach, and former public park planner, with an understanding of the benefits and concerns of skateboarding. SELLING POINTS: .Guide to planning, developing, and operating a skateboard park .Tool for architects, landscape professionals, and government planners .174 colour illustrations and photos provide a visual reference for skateboard park design ILLUSTRATIONS 174 colour photographs *