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
The Story Behind America’s Largest Skatepark
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
The Tony Hawk Foundation Is Now THE SKATEPARK PROJECT
The Tony Hawk Foundation has announced a change in name, but not in focus. Now known as The Skatepark Project, the organization continues its award-winning work to support community skatepark projects across the U.S., and skatepark-based programming internationally.
Its mission is to help underserved communities create safe and inclusive public skateparks for youth. The Skatepark Project envisions thriving, healthy and sustainable communities throughout the United States in which young people have equitable access to safe outdoor spaces for creative expression, physical activity and a sense of belonging.
Head to www.skatepark.org to learn more about how to support public skateparks through The Skatepark Project or get help with your local public skatepark advocacy project.
The Skatepark Project – Building Communities
The Skatepark Project has been assisting communities since 2002 to help build free, concrete public skateparks for youth, and also supports international skateboarding programs that enrich the lives of youth through skateboarding. For More Information Click HERE.
Olympic Skateboarders Speak Out in Support of Public Skateparks
Pro Skateboarders turned Olympians explain why it’s so critical to have a skatepark nearby. From exercise to social cohesion, learn the value of skateparks from some of the best skateboarders representing countries all over the world: Andy Anderson, Sky Brown, Heimana Reynolds, Alana Smith, Jagger Eaton, Pedro Quintas, Julia Brueckler, Axel Cruysberghs, Jaime Mateau, Melissa Williams, Madeleine Larcheron, Danny Leon, Poppy Star Olsen, Julia Benedetti, Dora Varello, Cory Juneau, Pedro Barros, Rune Glifberg, Keegan Palmer, Oski Rozenberg, Manny Santiago and Leticia Bufoni.