Why Skateparks
Engaging the community
The Skatepark Project believes every skatepark is the result of a partnership between youth, government, and local civic organizations. In spite of their rough edges, skateboarding youth often prove to be incredible advocates for the things that are important to them, and the long process of skatepark development is transformative not just for the skateboarders, but for the agencies and individuals who work with them. Our Skatepark Development Guide will lead you in the right direction.
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Kids deserve a place to grow
Skateparks build and sustain healthy communities. As a gathering place for dedicated, athletic youth, the skatepark provides the forum for visitors young and old, beginning and skilled, to meet and share experiences. For many skateboarding youth, the skatepark becomes a home-away-from-home.
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Sense of belonging
More than anyone, young people need to feel like they are recognized and appreciated by their communities. In too many places skateboarders get the wrong message from local authorities who limit or outlaw skateboarding and ignore its inherent benefits. Skateparks are the solution. Every skatepark supports hundreds of kids that might otherwise have nowhere to go.
Find Out MoreSkatepark Facts & Numbers
$11M+
More than $11-million has been awarded by the The Skatepark Project to help create public skateparks.
661
661 skatepark projects in all 50 states have received funding from the The Skatepark Project.
8M+
More than eight million visitors annually enjoy skateparks that the The Skatepark Project helped fund.
1000+
Thousands of skatepark advocates worldwide have received guidance and advocacy training from the The Skatepark Project.
The Skatepark Project believes the process of getting a park teaches kids in the community valuable lessons about perseverance, and that working with their city leaders can be a positive experience.
