(City of Pocatello Press Release, August 20, 2026)
The City of Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department will temporarily close the skate park at Lower Ross Park Monday, August 24, 2026, for seal coating maintenance.
The public is asked to avoid the skate park during the closure to allow crews to safely and efficiently complete the work. The closure is expected to last for the day while the seal coating is applied and given time to cure. The skate park at Lower Ross Park is expected to reopen for regular use Tuesday, August 25.
While skate park is closed, Optimist Skatepark, located at 902 N. 7th Avenue, will remain open and available for use.
Regular maintenance, such as seal coating, helps protect and extend the life of recreational facilities while keeping them safe and enjoyable for the community.
The project also supports goals and strategies identified in the Pocatello Comprehensive Plan 2040, particularly within the Outdoor Oriented vision element. To learn more about the Comprehensive Plan 2040, visit pocatello.gov/DocumentCenter/View/318/Comprehensive-Plan-2040-PDF#page=16.
For more information, please contact the City of Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department at 208-234-6232.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of Pocatello to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require an accommodation, please contact Skyler Beebe with two (2) business days’ advance notice at sbeebe@pocatello.gov; 208.234.6248; or 5815 South 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
