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UN Skate Plaza Ribbon-Cutting and Supply The Ride Gear Giveaway — San Francisco, CA

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A few weeks ago the Skatepark Project linked up with San Francisco Recreation & Park Department, Converse, and Skate Like a Girl to celebrate the expansion of the UN Skate Plaza in San Francisco, CA!

The two-day celebration was a fun-filled showcase of the community activation to come!

The local community skated the new obstacles with the Converse CONS team, youth from Shred N Butter and SF Skate Club got some new gear from a Supply The Ride giveaway, Skate Like a Girl led skate clinics, CONS remixed the classic cash-for-tricks with gift cards, and so much more!

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Brooklyn Banks ‘Back-to-School’ Event & Supply The Ride Gear Giveaway – The Skatepark Project

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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.

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More Than Skateparks, We Build Community!

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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

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Tyre Nichols Skatepark Grand Opening Celebration – Sacramento, CA – The Skatepark Project

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In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ murder earlier this year, community has come together in record-time to do great things in his name. His local Sacramento skatepark is being rebuilt with his designs and named in his honor.

Because of Tyre’s infectious energy and impact, his community will have an amazing space to skate for decades to come. Thanks to Grassroots Law Project, Tyre Nichols Foundation, Tyre’s close friends and family, City of Sacramento, Council member Lisa Kaplan’s office, Vans, CA Skateparks and everyone who helped make his dream park a reality!

To learn more about the Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund to support this park and another in Memphis, TN being built in his honor click HERE.

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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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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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