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

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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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TSP Fellowship Program First In-Person Cohort Meetup in San Diego, CA!

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In January 2022, TSP hosted the Fellowship Program cohort for their first program retreat in San Diego, CA. The advocacy training and project design program aims to build more knowledgeable, diverse, and equipped skatepark advocates, designers, and programmers and has already helped our first group of 12 fellows make a positive impact in the social skate space.

The trip allowed the fellows to connect in person and see firsthand what it takes to create and maintain quality community skate spaces. Listen in to learn more about the program, the fellows, and their skatepark advocacy journey to date!

Learn more about the TSP Fellowship Program HERE.

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Jiro Platt Skatepark Stories – The Skatepark Project

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In this skatepark stories, local NY skater Jiro Platt talks about growing up in the lower east side of New York City and the important role public skateparks play in providing individuals a place to meet up with friends and practice their craft.

LES Skatepark is Jiro’s home park where he recently met up with TSP’s Executive Director and other TSP staff, to do an interview for a New York Times article.

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Skatepark Stories with Jordyn Barratt – The Skatepark Project

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Jordyn Barratt shares how a skatepark being built in her town is the reason why she started skating. Jordyn shares how public skateparks can provide opportunities for kids to practice on the same obstacles the pros are skating in contests from the X Games to the Olympics, and how everyone regardless of age, gender or race are always welcome!

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What will happen to the West LA Courthouse Skate Spot?

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The site of the world famous West LA Courthouse skate spot is being redeveloped. Local advocates like Save Court House, the LA Conservancy and CSEF are working with The Skatepark Project, local council and neighbors to replicate and honor the history and impact of the space in a new, nearby site. Follow them to get involved. Watch the full video and see how you can help!

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