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.
Skateboarding On The World Stage – What Are “OLYMPIC SKATEPARKS?” – Skate Space Episode 2
Hear from pro skaters turned Olympians like Sky Brown, Axel Cruysberghs, Pedro Barros, Alana Smith, Rune Glifberg, Heimana Reynolds, Keegan Palmer, Andy Anderson, Poppy Star Olsen and more, event officials, and what the term “Olympic Skatepark” really means.
Skatepark 101 – The Skatepark Project
Learn how to get a skatepark in your town! This Skatepark 101 Webinar goes over the basic process to get a new public skatepark in your town. #skatepark project. Learn more at 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.
Why take the State of Skate Survey? – Tony Hawk Foundations
Want to help skateboarding? Click HERE to take a quick survey. You’ll be entered to win a year’s supply of Bones Wheels and Bearings (or $300!) Your opinion will help the University of Southern California and the Tony Hawk Foundation better understand how to allocate resources in the skate world. Thanks to all skaters for sharing their voice, and for the pros who helped support this cause.