Bellevue Skate City

While Seattle is just about to get back to pre-2004 skatepark levels with the opening of Lower Woodland, Bellevue just finished their third park. It’s a sweet plaza design, built by Grindline, and shepherded by Bellevue’s own skatepark demi-god Joe Moorman.

Along with Steve Gonzales (Goods/Innerspace), Moorman has been doing great things for Bellevue skaters for years, starting with the indoor skatepark at Highland that has been hosting clinics, demos, and all around good vibes for Bellevue teens for many years now.

The grand opening of Bellevue’s newest skatepark is Friday May 16th, and looks like it’s going to be a smoker. There’s a demo by the Nike team planned, and the sponsor list reads like a who’s-who of skate royalty. Make sure you check it out, and while you’re there, ask Joe how he’s managed to get three skateparks built in the time it’s taken Seattle to build one.