Summary
The city was scheduled to vote on awarding a contract worth up to $1,652,484.90 to California Skateparks to build the new Longfellow Skatepark. This project is funded through park improvement accounts and aims to upgrade local recreational facilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Jun 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Not to exceed $1,652,484.90 funded from park improvement accounts.
Local residents and youth who use public recreational skate facilities.
None directly, though project delays risk federal grant compliance timelines.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Control — June 26, 2026
The city was scheduled to vote on awarding a contract worth up to $1,652,484.90 to California Skateparks to build the new Longfellow Skatepark. This project is funded through park improvement accounts and aims to upgrade local recreational facilities.
City Council Public Hearing & Regular Meeting (Business) — June 15, 2026
The city is moving forward with building the state's largest skatepark at Longfellow Park, with groundbreaking expected within a month and completion by October. Residents and council members expressed excitement about the recreational opportunity for youth while emphasizing the need for proper security cameras.
City Council Regular Meeting — June 1, 2026
Residents expressed strong support for the upcoming Longfellow Skatepark project, noting that bids have come in from Olympic skatepark builders and urging council to finalize the contract.
Lorain Council questions skatepark bid, votes to send contract to committee
Lorain Council questions skatepark bid, votes to send contract to committee Cleveland.com
City Council Regular Meeting — April 20, 2026
Residents and council members debated whether to award the skatepark construction contract immediately or send it back to committee to review design changes and contractor selection.
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