Alphen aan den Rijn sets a new standard for urban sports
Located in the heart of Europapark, the renewed Kenzy Skatepark is one of the largest and most versatile skateparks in the Netherlands. Together with the local community, we created a park built around flow, variation and usability. A place where sports, creativity and social interaction come together, as part of the wider sports hub in Europapark featuring a pumptrack, basketball courts and padel courts.
From outdated to future-proof for the community
The old skatepark was worn out, but still heavily used. That made one thing clear: this place mattered to the city. With Kenzy 4.0, the fourth skatepark on this location, that value has been transformed into a future-proof park designed for today’s and tomorrow’s users. In May 2026, the park was officially opened by alderman Gert-Jan Schotanus, although the park had already been actively used for weeks; a clear sign that the community embraced it immediately.
That was no coincidence. From the very first sketch, one principle guided the project: you don’t design a skatepark for the users, but with them. Designer Stan Postmus from Concrete Matters worked closely with the local scene throughout the process. Nine Yards translated the visual concept into a technically feasible design and advised the municipality during development. Several key adjustments were made along the way, including changes caused by the site’s high groundwater level. The original design partially sat below ground level and therefore had to be redesigned. The old asphalt surface was also completely removed to make way for the new concrete park.
Input from skaters, BMX riders, scooter riders and inline skaters formed the foundation of the design. During public sessions, the concept was refined with practical feedback from the community, from obstacle adjustments to fine-tuning lines and details. Those decisions make the difference between a park that works on paper and a park that truly rides well.
A place for the city
What makes Kenzy unique is both its scale and layout. Stretching over 120 meters, the park was designed as one connected experience while still offering four distinct zones: a miniramp focused on flow and tricks, a pool section built for speed and transitions, a classic street course with stairs and rails, and a technical plaza area. The real challenge was connecting these worlds into one seamless flow. By carefully designing around speed, sightlines and open space, users can naturally create endless lines throughout the park without interruption.
That sense of flow comes down to detail. From the radius of a quarterpipe to the spacing between obstacles, every decision influences how the park feels and functions, it’s all about cohesion. The right radius controls speed and comfort, copings are tailored to different disciplines and riding styles, and spacing creates rhythm, safety and room to move. Not every square meter was filled intentionally, the open spaces are just as important for maintaining speed and discovering new lines.
Kenzy Skatepark is more than a sports facility. It is a public space where movement and community come together. During the opening weekend, the atmosphere immediately came to life with skate workshops, 3x3 basketball and music. But the real value lies in everyday use: a place where people gather, progress and keep coming back
Built at full speed
In just a few months, the design evolved into a skatepark stretching over 120 meters.
Shape meets function
Every radius, transition and obstacle spacing was designed for flow, speed and endless lines.
Engineering the flow
During the engineering phase, the design was adapted to the site’s high groundwater level.
From asphalt to concrete
The old skatepark was completely removed to make way for a new future-proof concrete park.
A skatepark starts with the people who use it
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