For the Love of Skateboarding
An on-the-ground look at The Skatepark Project’s Supply The Ride event with Concrete Queenz and East Side Riders Bike Club.
This was an incredible day, getting girls and women of every age on bikes and boards.
To find out more about our work helping underserved communities create safe and inclusive public skateparks, head to skatepark.org
Back in March, The Skatepark Project teamed up with Super Skate Posse to bring some Supply the Ride magic to the brand-new, 14,000 sq. ft. Watts Skatepark—just weeks after its grand opening.
At the beginning of this year, the Eaton Canyon Fire devastated the community of Altadena, CA, and surrounding areas. Youth lost more than their homes – they lost their outlet for joy, creativity, and self-expression. At TSP, we know skateboarding is more than a hobby – it’s freedom, community, and normalcy, especially in tough times.
Thanks to the community’s unwavering spirit and partnership with Altadena Boys, The Skatepark Project brought some joy back to the Alta Dena youth through our Supply the Ride program. Together they distributed skateboards, safety gear, shoes, clothes, and more to help these kids reconnect with their passion for skating – some even discovering it for the first time!
On February 22nd, 2025, the Watts Skatepark project reached a milestone with its official grand opening, marking the successful culmination of a 15-year community effort. City officials joined local youth and community advocates to celebrate this transformative public space, reflecting the persistent dedication of neighborhood supporters who championed the project from conception to completion.
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!
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.
The Skatepark Project recently met up with Bombette Martin at the Pier 62 Skatepark in Chelsea, NYC to hear her favorite things about skateboarding. From the freedom to the community, or just a way to have fun and express yourself. “Something good comes out of every interaction you get from skateboarding”
TSP recently met up with Katon Black at Roderick Sawyer Skatepark in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL to talk about the importance of public skateparks and the impact they have on youth and so much more!
“Do what you love, and it’ll come right back to you” – Joel Popoteur
Check in with Joel Popoteur at his local skatepark, 181 in Washington Heights, NY. He shares the impact skateparks had on him and other skaters in his community. Follow along as he recounts his first experience at a skatepark and how these spaces helped expand his view of the world.
Local skaters and advocates worked tirelessly for years to generate the momentum and support needed for the creation of a public skatepark in their town.
Antonello Terran and Skate Essex led the charge and shared the vision for the needed amenity working with the city and obtaining a TSP grant. As the stars aligned, professional skateboarder, Olympian and architect Alexis Sablone was brought in to make this space truly unique.
Check out the opening day festivities and learn from Alexis about how each of these playful and accessible obstacles came to be. Learn more about how to get a skatepark built in your town at www.skatepark.org.
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
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.