How to Make a Skatepark Ramp

A skate park is an indoor or outdoor facility that features ramps and obstacles. Skateboarders and bike riders use the park to master difficult techniques. Ramp builders commonly make use of concrete when constructing an outdoor skate park. Concrete ramps can withstand harsh weather conditions and prolonged sun exposure. However, concrete remains one of the most expensive ramp building materials. Construct your own skate park ramps using wood to save money. Waterproofing your ramp will prevent the wood from rotting.

Things You'll Need

  • 4-by-8 sheet of plywood, 3/4-inch thick
  • Tape measure
  • Chalk line
  • Circular saw
  • 4 pieces of 2-by-4 lumber, 8-feet long
  • Electric drill
  • 1-inch screws
  • Waterproof paint
  • Paintbrush
  • 1-by-2 sheet metal
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Instructions

    • 1

      Locate a smoothly paved area to begin the ramp building process. Lower the piece of plywood onto the ground. Rotate the plywood lengthwise. Measure the long edge of the plywood to find the halfway point. Extend the string of the chalk line vertically down the middle of the plywood. Lift and release the string to mark a straight line.

    • 2

      Cut the plywood in half by following the chalk line with the spinning blade of the circular saw. Examine the pieces to guarantee they have identical dimensions. Extend the chalk line from the top left to the bottom right corner of one of the pieces. Lift and release the string to mark a straight line.

    • 3

      Cut the piece of plywood in half by following the chalk line with the saw blade. Measure the length of the 2-by-4 pieces to find the halfway point. Cut the 2-by-4 pieces in half to create 4-foot long ramp supports. Examine one of the triangle-shaped plywood pieces to locate the edges that form a 90-degree angle.

    • 4

      Fasten four of the supports along the edges that form the 90-degree angle. Spread the supports an equal distance apart. Drill three screws through the plywood and into each of the supports. Repeat the process to attach the second piece of triangular plywood onto the opposing end of the supports.

    • 5

      Fasten the remaining four supports between the long edge of the triangle pieces. Spread the supports an equal distance apart to complete the internal structure of the ramp. Locate the square-shaped piece of plywood. Lay the plywood over the supports to create an inclined ramp. Drill three screws through the plywood and into the supports.

    • 6

      Apply a few coats of waterproof paint over the surface of your skate park ramp. Place the sheet metal lengthwise at the bottom of your skate park ramp. Drill a screw through the top right and left corner of the sheet metal.