Check out TSP Ambassador Jimmy Wilkins in as he shares his favorite thing about skating and why he believes skateparks are important places for youth and the community.
What will happen to the West LA Courthouse Skate Spot?
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!
The Story of Waller Street – Turning a Street into a Skate Spot.
It’s always exciting to see innovative solutions to the need for skate space. The City of San Francisco and local skate advocates converted existing, underutilized public space into a world class street plaza for a fraction of the cost of a traditional public skatepark. Waller St is a win for skate space advocates everywhere!
Skatepark Stories “Best Of” Compilation – The Skatepark Project
The Skatepark Project is seeking out stroies to hear how skateboarding has affected your life in a meaningful way. Through individual testimonials from all walks of life, they will highlight the vast reach skateboarding has in our culture and all the many ways it enriches and empowers us to push father. Click HERE to submit yours today!
Need a good, safe and legal place to skate? – The Skatepark Project
Learn how to get a skatepark project started in your area by watching this short video. For more information, please visit Skatepark.org.
Skateboard Giveaway at Long Beach Skatepark with ASK Foundation and Nouns DAO
To further The Skatepark Project’s mission of making skateparks more accessible to everyone, they partnered with Nouns DAO to build skateboard completes with TSP volunteers and staff members. On October 8th, 2022, The Skatepark Project joined Action Sports Kids Foundation (ASK) and the Nouns DAO to give away those skateboard completes to the youth of the community of Long Beach, CA.
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.
Skatepark Stories with Keegan Palmer – The Skatepark Project
Olympic gold medalist, Keegan Palmer shares his favorite thing about skateboarding in this episode of Skatepark Stories. Keegan talks about the positive impact skateparks had in his community and life growing up.
Skatepark Stories With Christopher Hiett – The Skatepark Project
Christopher Hiett shares his personal story about how public skateparks allowed him to connect with others and build community through the shared interest of skateboarding. Do you have a story about how skateparks have impacted your life?
Skatepark Stories With Dave Bachinsky – The Skatepark Project
This week Dave Bachinsky shares his story about growing up in the skate scene in Massachusetts. Check in to hear about the role skateparks have had in his life and how they bring communities together.
Skatepark Stories With Bryce Wettstein – The Skatepark Project
Olympic skateboarder and recent pro for Stereo Skateboards, Bryce Wettstein shares her favorite thing about skateboarding and the importance of building public skateparks. We couldn’t agree more with Bryce’s thoughts on how skateparks are a gathering spot for everyone to come together. Skateparks are a social hub that welcomes everybody. If you have the opportunity to run into Bryce at the skatepark, you’ll notice what an amazing person she is and how she makes everyone feel like family. Congratulations, Bryce, on your amazing video part and turning PRO!
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