Our Story

What started as a group of skateboarders in need of a safe space to enjoy their sport, quickly turned into the dream of bringing communities together across the country. In 2008, under the Kingshighway viaduct bridge, the construction of not only a skateboard park, but the start of our 501C3 nonprofit began. Recognizing the need for a more organized collective in order to accomplish the humble goals and big dreams of some local skaters, KHVT was born. Twelve years later through our dedication, tenacity, and fundraising we have had the amazing opportunity to design and build two skate parks in our community. We saw a need for not just a recreational space but also a place for healthy activity for St. Louis youth. 

After exceeding our expectations not only with skaters, but a number of local citizens willing to donate their time, and an outpouring of support, we realized this meant that bigger things were on the horizon. Our level of professionalism mixed with hard work, the grit and dedication of skaters and a do-it-yourself attitude, told us we could accomplish those ideas we used to call dreams.

With that motivation, we stepped into our next project, Peter Mathews Memorial Skate Garden. This is a place where we not only have a skateboard park, we also involve the local families in our community garden, open to members of the neighborhood and beyond, as well as a small food bank where regular donations are made.  After seeing the importance of these safe spaces and the positive role they played for kids in the neighborhood, Bryan Bedwell took the steps toward building this company in order to create these spaces on a larger scale. With help from his daughter Lily and the team of skilled craftsmen and friends turned family he’s carefully put together, he has been able to bring that sense of community to neighborhoods from east to west.

We are a grassroots company with a global vision. Our long history of building both non-profit and commercial skate parks in the mid-west cemented our reputation and we are now expanding our expertise nationwide. Whether it be skate parks, commercial projects, or residential patios, driveways, or sidewalks, our family based company always works hard, with dedication, giving our all to every job.

We look forward to bringing your vision to life.