Dunn tours Black Diamond skatepark

The original skate park, built in 2007, deteriorated to the point of no return, and a new one had to be built.

July 22, 2025 1:30 pm

King County Council member Reagan Dunn met with Black Diamond Mayor Carol Benson last week to tour the newly completed Black Diamond Skatepark ahead its grand opening event tomorrow.

Originally constructed in 2007, the Black Diamond Skatepark was once a popular destination within the city of Black Diamond. However, after years of deterioration left the park beyond repair, it was eventually torn down. In 2021, the city began fundraising efforts to replace the skatepark and reached out to Council member Dunn for assistance.

Council member Dunn provided an initial seed grant of $25,000 through a Youth and Amateur Sports Grant, followed by an additional $10,000 grant last year. King County Parks provided a total of $453,840 in funding. Now completed, the new skatepark spans approximately 19,000 square feet and is designed for skateboarders of all ages and skill levels.

“When Mayor Benson first came to me with the proposal to renew the skatepark, I was so excited to help,” said Council member Dunn. “I’ve been working with the Black Diamond community on this park from the very beginning, and it’s great to see it finally completed. I want to thank Mayor Benson for her leadership in getting this project across the finish line.”

The total cost of the project was $1,750,691.22. In addition to Council member Dunn’s contributions, major funding partners included the City of Black Diamond, King County, the King County Parks Levy, the Washington State Department of Commerce, the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, and generous donations from the community.

“I want to thank Council member Dunn for providing the initial seed funding for our skatepark,” said Mayor Benson. “This project will be a huge benefit to the community, and I can’t wait to see it finally utilized by our youth!”

The celebration was held on Saturday, July 19.