The Cushing Street Skate Park is the result of years of community advocacy, fundraising, and collaboration.
Local skateboarders, community members, businesses, and supporters worked alongside project founder Caleb Gutierrez to champion the vision of a dedicated skate park in downtown Tucson. Their efforts helped generate public support, secure funding, and advance the project through years of planning and approvals.
Project Milestones
End of 2024
The project became fully funded, with all public and donated funds secured by the City of Tucson.
February 2025
The Mayor and Council unanimously approved an agreement with ADOT authorizing the City to construct and maintain the skate park on ADOT right-of-way.
March 2025
ADOT informed the City that additional legal review was required before the agreement could be finalized.
April 2025
ADOT notified the City that approval from the Federal Highway Administration would be required before construction could begin.
Summer–Fall 2025
The City worked with ADOT to address FHWA requirements and prepare project documentation.
December 2025
ADOT submitted the formal application to FHWA.
January 2026
FHWA requested revisions to project agreements governing construction and maintenance of the facility.
March 24, 2026
The Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Tucson, ADOT, and FHWA was fully executed. Construction solicitation was also released on the same day, allowing the project to move into the construction phase.
June 2026
Construction activities officially began, bringing the community's long-held vision one step closer to reality.
The Cushing Street Skate Park stands as a testament to the power of community advocacy, partnerships, and persistence. Once completed, it will provide a unique recreational destination and gathering place for Tucson's skateboarding community for years to come.