I got word from the City that the Skatepark is now open (12/12/06). Not only that, it's open 24/7 with lights and everything! It's right next to SE 228th Street.
"The Commons has been designed to serve as a social and civic focal point, a place where residents can conduct business, participate in community events, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Sammamish plateau. Despite a population of 36,000, the city, which incorporated in 1999, has never had a traditional city center to provide residents with a sense of civic identity.
"This is very exciting," Yazici said. ""Having a 'sense of place' in a community is extremely valuable."
The Commons site is located on the southwest corner of 228th Avenue S.E. and S.E. Eighth Street, just west of Skyline High School. The ground breaking is scheduled for 4 p.m., June 6 [2005]. The projected cost for design and construction of the project is $15.7 million. The construction contract was awarded to Bayley Construction of Mercer Island."
Park has a Basketball court, Climbing wall, located at the Sammamish Commons, which is next to the Police station as well.
Street skaters are stoked.
Mini-ramps are popular no matter where you put them.
If you look close you can see the picnic area. Something that every skatepark should have. A place for mom and dad to watch.
Driving Directions:
From the North:
From 520 heading East
Take the WA-202 exit - go 0.4 mi
Bear right onto the WA-202 E ramp to Fall City/North Bend - go 232 ft
Bear right at Redmond Way - go 1.2 mi
Continue on NE Redmond-Fall City Rd - go 1.2 mi
Turn right at Sahalee Way NE - go 2.3 mi
Continue on 228th Ave NE
Right at SE 8th Street
Arrive at 801 228th Ave SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
Skatepark is on your right while heading south on 228th
Driving Directions:
From the South:
From I-90 heading East
Take the WA-900 W exit 15 to Lk. Sammamish State Park/Renton - go 0.4 mi
Turn left at 17th Ave NW/Renton-Issaquah Rd SE - go 0.3 mi
Continue on NW Sammamish Rd - go 0.5 mi
Continue on SE 56th St - go 0.2 mi
Turn left at E Lake Sammamish Pky SE - go 1.2 mi
Turn right at SE 43rd Way - go 1.1 mi
Continue on 228th Ave SE - go 2.3 mi
Left at SE 8th Street.
Arrive at 801 228th Ave SE
Sammamish, WA 98075
Park is on your left while traveling north on 228th Ave.
