From Venice to Bordeaux to Huntsville
This season took us coast to coast and across the Atlantic. The Original Venice Skatepark reopened after its restoration, Vans and VF volunteers repainted Millennium Skatepark in Brooklyn, and Supply the Ride brought 100 boards to kids in Huntsville.
Every park built, every clinic run, and every board handed to a kid is made possible by supporters like you. Thank you.
See how your support goes further →
TSP IN THE WORLD - VENICE, CA
The Original Venice Skatepark Is Back
In August, legends and locals of all ages turned out for the grand reopening of the newly restored Original Venice Skatepark. It was a full day of sun, smashburgers, and skating.
Thank you to our project partners Nicolai Marciano, Councilmember Traci Park, LA City Parks, Jesse Martinez, Ishod Wair, and Richard Massey. Thanks also to our event partners GUESS, DJs Blondie Beach Records and Tyndakut, and Burger She Wrote for keeping everyone fed.
If the day was any indication, the legacy of Venice is alive and well. We’re grateful to work with a community this strong.
VF EMPLOYEE SERVICE TRIP - BROOKLYN, NY
Service Day at Owl’s Head
In August, VF Corporation and Vans volunteers joined our New York team for their annual service trip, starting with cleaning and repainting the obstacles and bowl at Millennium Skatepark.
Then 20 local youth joined us for Supply the Ride, building their own boards with help from our team and the VF crew. Everyone rolled out on new setups and fresh Vans.
CONNECT SKATE URBANISM - BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Skateboarding in Public Space
In September, the Connect Skate Urbanism Festival brought a weekend of programming to Bordeaux. The festival explores how skateboarding can be built into public space to strengthen communities.
TSP Board Member Dr. Neftalie Williams presented, and TSP supported a new skateable corten steel sculpture at the Miroir d’Eau, designed as both public artwork and a place to skate.
HAROLD HUNTER FOUNDATION - BROOKLYN, NY
Back 2 School Jam
In October, TSP and the Harold Hunter Foundation hosted a Back 2 School Jam at Golconda Skatepark. The afternoon started with a park cleanup, because taking care of our shared spaces is part of keeping them open to everyone.
Once the park was clean, it was open skate, time with the community, and giveaways from our partners.
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT BUILDS - HUNTSVILLE, AL
First in Line
Lukas, 8, woke his parents at 5 a.m. the morning of the Snake Run & Ride Challenge. The event didn’t start until 11.
When he got to Get-A-Way Skatepark, he made sure he was first in line for the board giveaway. That morning, hundreds of skaters showed up, from first-timers to Olympians.
After Rage at the Rose in Ardmore, TN, TSP brought Supply the Ride to Huntsville, AL. We gave away 100 boards, and pros Bucky Lasek, Lyn-Z Pastrana, Jordyn Barratt, Alec Beck, Lady Meek, and Reef Orlando led free lessons.
Big thanks to Paul Gierow, the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Parks & Recreation, and our Supply the Ride partners Tum Yeto, Toy Machine, and Triple 8.
The next one starts with you.
This is what your support looks like in action. Your gift gets kids like Lukas rolling. It also helps communities like Huntsville build the parks they’ve been asking for.
“I want kids like Lukas to enjoy a skatepark that is world-class and get excited to skate every day so they can develop friendships like I have through skateboarding.”
PAUL GIEROW — HUNTSVILLE COMMUNITY MEMBER
