We are targeting May 2026 for the build of Rocker Memorial Skatepark.
BIG Money is needed to hit that date.
Rocker Memorial Skatepark Overview: December 2024
Funding Gap Explained
We’re pleased to announce that on Dec 4th, 2024 we were awarded $125,000 by Tahoe Truckee Airport District. We need help raising the remaining funds through grant applications and public reach out.
Why May 2026? We have to meet a 70% funding threshold (either cash in hand or committed donations of materials/labor) in order to break ground as specified in the MOU (Memorandum Of Understanding) between TDPRD & RMSP. Links to the full estimate and TDRPD are below. The full estimated cost of the project is $3.3 Million. The skatepark area by itself is roughly $1.5 Million, the rest being all of the civil improvements required (landscaping, curb/gutter/sidewalk, parking lot, wetland mitigation). 70% of $3.3M is $2.31M. We believe there’s up to $900K out there in in-kind donations of materials and labor. That leaves a deficit of roughly $1M in order for us to be able to break ground.
Rocker Memorial Skatepark Cost Estimate 5.15.24
The Rocker Memorial Skatepark Budget Estimate, prepared on May 15, 2024, outlines a total project cost of $3,388,143.11, inclusive of prevailing wage (PW) adjustments. Key components include on-site infrastructure such as road grading, drainage, landscaping, wetland fencing, and skatepark construction, totaling $2,510,004.00. Off-site infrastructure, including ADA-compliant sidewalks and curbing, adds $164,390.00. A 10% contingency and 15% for contractor insurance and project management bring the final total to $3.39 million.
Without prevailing wage adjustments, the budget decreases to $2,776,568.11, reflecting a difference of $611,575.00. The estimate accounts for fluctuations based on permitting requirements and construction timing. The skatepark construction, at $1,682,500, represents the largest single cost item, emphasizing its scale and importance. Additional ecological and accessibility improvements, such as wetland fencing and ADA ramps, align with community and environmental goals, ensuring a sustainable and inclusive project.
Lots of documentation available at all of the links below.
Town of Truckee Planning Page
CEQA Documentation
Charity Smith & TTCF Pages
- https://charitysmith.org/memorial-funds/rocker-memorial-skatepark/
- https://www.givebacktahoe.org/organization/Rockerskatepark
News Articles:
- Rocker Memorial Skatepark Receives $100K Grant for Construction of New Skatepark in Truckee
- Rocker Memorial Skatepark Nears Reality
- Rally for Rocker 8: Recap
- Truckee Skatepark Project Gets Boost from Rally for Rocker
- Make America Skate Again: Lake Tahoe has a Long History of Skateboarding
- Contest Raises $2500 for Rocker Memorial Skatepark