The Skatepark

The Clinton Skatepark’s funding and construction is a result of a collaboration between the Clinton Community Park Working Group, Missoula County, Montana Pool Service, the Montana Skatepark Association, Evergreen Skateparks, Friends of Missoula Parks and many other donors and supporters. Within walking distance of the Clinton School and easily accessible to surrounding neighborhoods, this project is the first step in returning the Clinton Community Park to a vibrant gathering space.

The reuse plan identified the establishment of a skatepark as an essential element within the plan.
The Clinton Skatepark Project focused on design and construction of a 7,000-8,000 square foot multiuse skatepark facility within Missoula County's Clinton Community Park. Within walking distance of the Clinton School and easily accessible to surrounding neighborhoods, this project was the first step in returning the park to a vibrant gathering space.
Prior to the Clinton Community Park planning process, the Montana Skatepark Association and Jeff Ament, through his nonprofit "Montana Pool Service," pledged funding toward construction of a skatepark at this location. Since early 2023, the Working Group actively fundraised for the project. In Aug. 2023, the Working Group, in collaboration with PTOL staff, had raised $110,861 of cash and in-kind donations to compliment the $100,000 committed to the project by the Montana Pool Service (Jeff Arment's nonprofit), and $50,000 by the Montana Skatepark Association. Since then, the Working Group, in collaboration with PTOL staff, has raised an additional $50,475 of cash and grant contributions towards supporting amenities, maintenance seed funding and Clinton School skate camps.
Around 20% of the total skatepark construction cost was sourced directly from County funds. All other funding included within the County share of the project cost was sourced from cash and in-kind donations received through grant and foundation awards, as well as the generous contributions of local businesses and contractors.
Missoula County worked with Evergreen Skateparks, which specializes in building skateparks, to construct this. They integrated a concrete pump track and learning area into the site design, with flatter, slower features for beginners.
The Clinton Community Park Working Group, Missoula County PTOL and City of Missoula Parks and Recreation have been working with the Clinton School to bring a ‘All Abilities Skateboarding Class’ as an option for the After School Program in May 2024. Thanks to the Working Group's fundraising efforts, all of the operational, registration and gear giveaway costs for two, three-day skate camps are now funded. Students will learn how to fall, how to find their balance and to turn the board – walking away with new skills, confidence and moves.