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
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 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.
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.
Limited Edition Signed and Numbered Art Print of Tony Hawk by Paul Kobriger
See how this project all came together and the nostalgia around the original photo of Tony Hawk taken by J. Grant Brittain that inspired Paul Kobriger’s original piece over 30 years later. Only 500 of these signed and numbered limited edition 16” x 20” prints are available for purchase and all proceeds benefit The Skatepark Project so grab this autographed collector’s item while you still can HERE.
Nine Club EXPERIENCE #104 – DayRip with NECKFACE, Tony Hawk, Lovenskate’s “Tea and Bisquits”
We discuss DayRip with NECKFACE: Lake Elsinore, The Tony Hawk Foundation Is Now THE SKATEPARK PROJECT, DC’s “Domino” Team Montage, Passions Just Like Mine, Lovenskate’s “Tea and Bisquits” video, remembering Marty and much more!
Built To Play Skatepark Program – Tony Hawk Foundation
Two of the nation’s most prominent advocates for youth have joined together to address the need for more public skateparks. The Tony Hawk Foundation has partnered with the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to promote the creation of free, public skateparks in the 16 counties of Southeast Michigan and Western New York served by RCWJRF.
With matching-grant funds of up to $250,000, the Built to Play Skatepark Program supports community groups and municipal entities seeking to create free, public skateparks that serve low-income communities. Built to Play Skatepark Grants also include an additional $50,000 to fund processes and design features that lessen the environmental impact of the skatepark. The Built to Play Skatepark Program also provides advisory services and advocacy training to assist groups in organizing and managing their efforts.
To learn more about the Built To Play Skatepark Program, head HERE.
Detroit Michigan’s Riverside Skatepark Grand Opening – Tony Hawk Foundation
Detroit celebrates the opening of their new world class skatepark at Riverside Park. Thanks to the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, local advocates and THF, Detroit’s action sports constituents have a new home. Hear thoughts from stakeholders on this new addition and get a glimpse into Detroit’s newest and most popular public recreation facility. Learn more HERE.
Ferndale Michigan’s NEW SKATEPARK – Built To Play – Tony Hawk Foundation
We’re excited to announce the latest Built to Play skatepark project to open in Ferndale, Michigan. Thanks to the support of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, THF has been able to jump start the skatepark process in several communities throughout Southeast Michigan and Western New York with matching grants of $250,000. Click HERE for more information on the Tony Hawk Foundation.
Tony Hawk Foundation – Portugal. The Man’s Zachary Carothers Shares His Skatepark Stories
Portugal. The Man bass player, Zachary Carothers, took us on a visit to his local skatepark to share his personal experiences growing up as a skater and skatepark advocate in Wasilla, AK.
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.