Nine Yards Skatepark Co.

What Nine Yards Skatepark Co. does

Nine Yards Skatepark Co. is a Dutch design-and-build firm headquartered in Breda, Netherlands, specializing in architectural concrete skateparks and skate landscapes. Founded around 2005 (firmographic data) or 2009 (company history timeline) — with the website's "15+ years" framing consistent with the later date — the firm operates a vertically integrated model that combines skatepark design, engineering, and construction under a single provider. Technical work employs concrete, corten steel, and custom hydraulic systems, and the firm holds NEN-EN 14974 European safety certification, a prerequisite for many public-sector tenders.

The company serves three primary customer segments: municipalities across the Netherlands and Belgium (Amsterdam, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Hasselt, Amersfoort, Alphen, Goes, Arnhem), corporate clients building branded skate experiences (notably Nike's European Headquarters in Hilversum), and high-profile event organizers including the Paris 2024 Olympics, Street League Skateboarding's Championship Tour at Roland Garros 2025, and Sportcentrum Papendal Arnhem. Brand collaborators across these projects include Monster Energy, Red Bull, Vans, World Skate, Velosolutions, and CA Skateparks.

Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts (the dominant line), recurring maintenance services, event organization (including the Pier Parade event), and a branded e-commerce merchandise shop. The firm is privately held and skater-owned, with 33 employees and no disclosed external funding. Geographic expansion beyond the core Netherlands-Belgium base into France and Denmark in 2024-2025 represents the most notable recent commercial trajectory.

Name

Nine Yards Skatepark Co.

Legal name

Nine Yards Skatepark Co.

Website

https://nine-yards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nine Yards Skatepark Co. is a Breda-based, skater-owned design-and-build firm constructing architectural concrete skateparks for municipalities, corporate clients, and event organizers across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skatepark Construction and Urban Sports Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Adventure & Action Sports Parks (Ski Resorts, Bike Parks, Skateparks) (MPAKAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports & Recreation Facility Construction (Stadiums, Arenas, Community Centers) (IMAFACAI)

Keywords

• Skatepark design construction
• Skatepark maintenance services
• Urban sports infrastructure
• Action sports event management
• Architectural skatepark building

Headquarters

HQ city

Breda

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Skatepark Design & Build Projects: Custom skatepark design and construction projects for municipalities, sports organizations, and corporations. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for indoor and outdoor skateparks.
2. Skatepark Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance and safety inspection services for skateparks, including periodic inspections per NEN-EN 14974 standards, cleaning, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
3. Action Sports Events: Organization of action sports events including Street League Skateboarding Championship Tour involvement and custom event builds.
4. Shop - Skatepark Tools & Merchandise: Sale of Nine Yards merchandise, concrete skatepark tools, and complete miniramp kits through their webshop.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nine Yards designs and builds architectural skateparks across Europe, including indoor and outdoor facilities as well as hydraulic skatepark systems for elite sports venues. In addition to construction, the company provides skatepark maintenance, safety inspections compliant with the NEN-EN 14974 standard, organization of action sports events, and custom branded builds, complemented by an online shop selling skatepark tools, miniramp kits, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

Nine Yards Skatepark Co. is a design & build service provider specializing in architectural skateparks, not a software platform. The company offers a unified portfolio of physical construction services: core skatepark design and construction (indoor, outdoor, hydraulic systems), urban sports event organization, custom builds, and maintenance services. The company also operates a consumer e-commerce shop for merchandise and DIY skatepark tools/miniramp kits. These offerings are service-based rather than modular software products, focused on municipalities, sports facilities, and brand clients across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skatepark Design & Build Services End-to-end architectural design and construction of custom skateparks covering indoor skateparks, outdoor skateparks, and hydraulic skatepark systems for elite sports facilities. Targeted at municipalities, sports organizations, and corporate clients across Europe seeking durable, safe, and visually distinctive skatepark infrastructure.
• Skatepark Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 15 years warranty on skatepark constructions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Street League Skateboarding (SLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine Yards builds for the SLS Championship Tour, including the 2025 event at Roland Garros, demonstrating their involvement in top-tier professional skateboarding competitions.
• CA SkateparksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with CA Skateparks on international skatepark projects.
• Nike EHQcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned and built hybrid skate landscape for Nike European Headquarters in Hilversum.
• Monster EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership and sponsorship relationship within the action sports ecosystem.
• Red BullminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership within action sports and skateboarding events.
• VansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partnership within the skateboarding industry.
• Paris 2024 Summer OlympicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvolvement in Olympic skatepark projects and events.
• Gemeente AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple municipal skatepark projects including Museumplein outdoor skatepark and Brasapark.
• Gemeente Den HaagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal skatepark projects and maintenance services.
• Gemeente RotterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal skatepark projects.
• Sportcentrum Papendal ArnhemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkatepark facilities at the sports center.
• TIG SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports marketing and event partnership.
• VelosolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPumptrack and skatepark collaboration.
• World SkatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for skateboarding competitions, including Olympic skateboarding.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Team Pain Skateparks: Florida-based skatepark design & build contractor with a national and international footprint. Similar in offering custom municipal and event-grade skateparks and in leveraging skater-owned credibility.
• CA Skateparks: California-based skatepark design & build firm that partners with Nine Yards on SLS Championship Tour builds at Roland Garros. Directly comparable as a global skatepark contractor serving elite and municipal clients with similar custom concrete construction.
• Grindline Skateparks: Long-standing US skatepark design & build firm specializing in custom concrete parks. Closely matches Nine Yards in combining technical construction expertise with deep roots in the skateboarding community.
• Spohn Ranch Skateparks: US-based design-build skatepark firm operating since the late 1980s. Comparable business model combining custom design, construction, and event-related infrastructure for municipalities and action sports clients.
• World Ramp: European modular ramp and mini-ramp supplier whose DIY kits overlap with Nine Yards' webshop miniramp offering. Comparable in catering to skatepark builders and enthusiasts with prefab skatepark components.

Emerging players

• Dreamland Skateparks: Smaller custom skatepark builder active in European and international markets. Comparable as a boutique design-build firm serving action-sports and municipal clients.
• Velosolutions: Swiss-based pumptrack and asphalt skatepark builder that partners with Nine Yards on adjacent action-sports infrastructure. Comparable in building recreational sports facilities for municipalities and event organizers.

Broad incumbents

• American Ramp Company: Larger US skatepark and action-sports facility provider offering modular and custom builds at scale. Comparable as an established player in the same end-market but with a broader product portfolio and bigger infrastructure footprint.

Regional players

• La Fuori Skateparks: Italian-based skatepark builder with comparable custom concrete construction expertise and European municipal focus, overlapping with Nine Yards' core offering but serving a different geography.

Others

• Pumptrack.com: Specialist in asphalt pumptracks that is adjacent rather than directly competitive. Useful as a comparable reference point for adjacent action-sports infrastructure investment cycles and municipal tendering dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nineyardsskateparks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plywood-constructions
• Instagraminstagram.com/nineyards_skateparks

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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