In this article, we take you step-by-step through the installation of a small modular concrete skatepark. We carried out this project near a school in the commune of Cottens (Fribourg).
The coating
Asphalt surfacing for skateparkWhile the Commune of Cottens has chosen to lay a new asphalt surface for this skatepark, other customers have chosen to lay a concrete surface. However, it is not necessary to lay a new surface with our prefabricated concrete elements. A pre-existing asphalt surface is all that's needed, which drastically reduces the cost of a new skatepark.

Unloading skatepark components
Unloading the concrete skatepark modulesWe start by unloading all the elements from the truck, using a forklift capable of lifting loads of up to 2 tonnes. A telescopic forklift, as illustrated, does the job perfectly.
The vehicle must be fitted with wheels adapted to the nature of the terrain. In the case of this small skatepark, we unloaded the truck a hundred metres from the skatepark. We then used the telescopic forklift to bring each component to the site, piece by piece. What's more, the vehicle had to pass through muddy terrain to transport the components.

Installation of concrete modules
Installing the concrete modulesWe can now start installing the concrete modules using a simple pallet truck. In fact, a pallet truck is more suitable than a machine such as a forklift, as it allows us to be more precise when placing the elements.

Fixing metal parts
Fixing metal partsThe various metal parts are fixed when the concrete elements are in place. Some metal parts bind two concrete elements together, while other parts serve as a finish. Slide bars on the edges and accesses to the modules that fit perfectly into the ground.

Installation of concrete skatepark completed
This small skatepark took just a few hours to set up. A telescopic forklift was needed for around an hour, after which all the elements were put in place using a pallet truck.