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.
Birdhouse Skateboards demo Stars & Stripes Oklahoma City
Grand opening of Stars and Stripes Skatepark in Oklahoma City. Featuring: Tony Hawk, Clint Walker, Aaron “Jaws” Homoki, David Loy, Shawn Hale, Reese Salken, Dee Ostrander, Dirty.
Look What Arvin Built! – Tony Hawk Foundation
The youth of Arvin, California rallied to get a skatepark in their small agricultural town. With the help of the Tony Hawk Foundation and local community organizations, they convinced their local leaders to support their efforts, and this was the result. It’s amazing what a little youthful energy and optimism can do!
Tony Hawk Foundation – Building Communities
The Tony Hawk Foundation 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. More: www.tonyhawkfoundation.org
2015 Tony Hawk Foundation Stand Up For Skateparks
The Tony Hawk Foundation has been building skateparks in communities for years and they just threw threw their Sand Up For Skateparks event with Tony Hawk, Lizzie Armanto, Tom Schaar, Kevin Staab, Coco Zurita, Simon Tabron, Andy Macdonald, Lincoln Ueda and Elliot Sloane.
Canoga Park, CA – A Skatepark Success Story
In 2011, the Tony Hawk Foundation connected with youth in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Canoga Park to promote and fundraise for a skatepark in their community. in 2015, Tony Hawk and the Birdhouse Skateboards team were there to help the local skaters inaugurate their new Lanark Skate Plaza.
Bones Brigade Secret Session at House of Vans Brooklyn
Tony Hawk, Eddie Elguera, Lance Mountain, Mike McGill, Rodney Mullen, Christian Hosoi, Ben Raybourn, Chris Cole, Ishod Wair, Corbin Harris, Kevin Staab, Riley Hawk and Nyjah Huston skate the House of Vans for the Tony Hawk Foundation.