For the Love of Skateboarding
In early September, The Skatepark Project held a Back to School gear giveaway and event at The Brooklyn Banks in partnership with the Super Skate Posse, Vans, Gumball 3000 Foundation, and community-based group Gotham Park!
One hundred kids received free skateboards, helmets, Vans shoes, and tote bags filled with fun items and school supplies. The day featured skate lessons from pros, yoga for skaters, and a whole lot of stoke.
On September 9, 2024, the Sheckler Foundation hosted Ryan Sheckler’s 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at The Monarch Golf Links in Dana Point, California reuniting the foundation’s community of committed supporters, sponsors and volunteers from all over the country.
The Skatepark Project recently met up with Bombette Martin at the Pier 62 Skatepark in Chelsea, NYC to hear her favorite things about skateboarding. From the freedom to the community, or just a way to have fun and express yourself. “Something good comes out of every interaction you get from skateboarding”
The Tampa Bay Rays have been huge supporters of Boards for Bros through the release of their City Connect Jersey! They had SPoT over at the stadium with some special guests from Nike SB for a night of skateboarding and baseball.
Each doll is hand constructed of 15 layers of maple ply wood. The top layer of the doll features artwork embedded inside fiberglass and beveled to create a smooth round edges. The doll is finished with a custom wood branding stamp featuring both the @Modernica & Girl Skateboards logos. The doll measures approximately 22″ x 11″. Pre Order HERE.
One thing skateboarders agree on are the handful of legends who have left an indelible mark in skateboarding and art making. Girl is proud to announce that four of those heavies have graciously contributed their time and creativity to Volume 2 of the #ModernicaxGirl project.
Each doll is hand constructed of 15 layers of maple ply wood. The top layer of the doll features artwork embedded inside fiberglass and beveled to create a smooth round edges. The doll is finished with a custom wood branding stamp featuring both the @Modernica & Girl Skateboards logos. The doll measures approximately 22″ x 11″ Available HERE.
TSP recently met up with Katon Black at Roderick Sawyer Skatepark in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL to talk about the importance of public skateparks and the impact they have on youth and so much more!
CreteTure DIY boards are here to support the Pour.. literally. With the proceeds from these boards, Creature is donating $5,000 to select DIYs of YOUR choosing. Now is your chance to make your Voice heard! Join the efforts to support the underground DIY community who takes matters into their own hands, click the HERE to get involved.
The Skatepark Project recently met up with TSP ambassador, Joe Buffalo, at the Linda Vista Skatepark in San Diego, California to hear about his impactful skatepark story.
“Do what you love, and it’ll come right back to you” – Joel Popoteur
Check in with Joel Popoteur at his local skatepark, 181 in Washington Heights, NY. He shares the impact skateparks had on him and other skaters in his community. Follow along as he recounts his first experience at a skatepark and how these spaces helped expand his view of the world.
Local skaters and advocates worked tirelessly for years to generate the momentum and support needed for the creation of a public skatepark in their town.
Antonello Terran and Skate Essex led the charge and shared the vision for the needed amenity working with the city and obtaining a TSP grant. As the stars aligned, professional skateboarder, Olympian and architect Alexis Sablone was brought in to make this space truly unique.
Check out the opening day festivities and learn from Alexis about how each of these playful and accessible obstacles came to be. Learn more about how to get a skatepark built in your town at www.skatepark.org.
The Skatepark Project isn’t just committed to supporting the creation of public skateparks, it’s working to promote greater access to outdoor recreation, free play, and community building which has been shown to benefit physical and mental health and well-being.
Free public skateparks are a long-term, low-maintenance solution for fostering active, happy, and purposeful youth. These recreational facilities provide a space for kids to connect and enjoy the sport they love while learning essential life skills, like determination and resilience.
As the champion of quality public skateparks, The Skatepark Project is a trusted resource for guidance, financial support, and information essential for building technically sound skateparks that serve the unique needs of each community and prioritize the input of youth advocates, skatepark users, and community members.
To learn more, please visit: skatepark.org