CANDY COURTS – Montclair, NJ – The Skatepark Project

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.

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Warm Springs Skatepark, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, OR – The Skatepark Project

The Warm Springs Skatepark, located in the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, OR is a true example of the power of community efforts to rebuild the only skatepark in the Warm Springs area.

The existing park on the reservation was unsafe and inadequate for the community and in such disrepair that local kids had been hitchhiking to the nearest skatepark, which was miles away and outside of the reservation. With new elements added to the cherished skate spot, the refurbished park will provide indigenous youth with a safe space to be active and build community around the sport of skateboarding.

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VANS X VALLARTA SKATE PROJECT | VANS

Vallarta Skate Project was formed by a passionate skateboarding community in 2016 with the initiative to promote the sport and give young people the opportunity to develop motor skills, emotional security and self-expression in a positive way. Since then, they’ve designed and built fun skate elements all throughout Puerto Vallarta, have hosted events for children, and continue to transform negative perspectives that locals may have about skateboarding.

For this project, Vallarta Skate Project built the Rio-mar Skate Connection, consisting of new skate ramps placed along the Pitillal River Path in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They also threw an opening party for locals to experience their new skate park, and become a part of their community.

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The Story Behind America’s Largest Skatepark – The Skatepark Project

Learn the story behind America’s largest skatepark. Hear how the locals got together to advocate for their skatepark needs with Skate DSM, and who stepped in to support along the way. Find out what top pros think of the space and go behind the scenes at the Dew Tour Olympic Qualifiers. This is the story of Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, IA – Winner of a grant from The Skatepark Project. Featuring advocates Brad Anderson, Kevin Jones, Norm Sterzenbach, and Jan Hill, along with industry insiders and pro skaters like Jagger Eaton, Sky Brown, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Amelia Brodka, Leticia Bufoni, Andy Anderson, Chris Pastras, Todd Richards, Dashawn Jordan, Mike Vallely, Samarria Brevard, Felipe Nunes, Axel Cruysberghs, Dan Mancina, Chris Gregson, Tracie Garacochea, Josh Friedberg, Alec Beck, Kim Woozy and more. To learn how to make a skatepark in your own town, head to www.skatepark.org and check out The Skatepark Project’s Youtube page. To learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association, go to NRPA.org

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