What we have now isn’t enough. Not for the size of the city, and not for how many people are out skating.
Lubbock is a metro of over 350,000 people, and cities this size usually have at least two large, modern skateparks. We don’t have one yet.
Fixing Frank and addressing Stubbs is the starting point, but it’s not the end goal. Lubbock needs a real skatepark. Something built at a regional level that can actually handle the demand, draw people in, and hold up over time. A park that feels intentional, not pieced together.
At the same time, one big new park isn’t enough either.
We want to see smaller neighborhood parks spread across the city, especially in areas without abundant green space access or amenities. Spots you can walk or bike to, places that feel connected to the people who use them. Imagine a city with multiple unique neighborhood spots, such as a Texas-shaped micro bowl, a small plaza, or a skate-able sculpture.
The goal is a system, a network of parks that work together.
We want a regional park that anchors everything, and smaller parks that keep skating accessible day to day. Built the right way, with input from the people who actually use them and live near them, and designed to last.
We’re not interested in quick fixes or one-off projects. This is about building something that grows with the city and holds up over time.
