There are a number of places to get help, support and advice when you are planning a local skate park. When building skating facilities, the 2 people you really want to get involved are those who build skate parks, and those who use skate parks.
Work out your basic budget, and speak to the professionals. Go to someone who specialises in skating facilities so you can guarantee they have experience of your situation and will help you get it right. You can then get some ideas to take to your audience - the skaters.
See if you can get some interested skaters to represent their views. Speak to local schools, colleges, youth clubs, community centres etc. - even the local University. If you don't know what skaters want, you'll never be able to supply it for them.
It is also useful to get skaters, locals and businesses working together for a bit of ownership of the site. The more say people have in the design, building and use of the facilities, the less they are likely to abuse it or resist it. You may even be able to convince them to raise more money to help fund the project, and make it even better.
Check out the links section for a number of ramp builders, and skate shops who may be able to give you guidance.
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