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Seattle Center Skatepark breaks ground

I was in the Seattle burbs over the weekend. I did get in a couple sessions at the Sammamish Wa skatepark, which was overrun by scooters and bladers on both occasions. That park sucks. I think I was way to generous in my first review. Still, part of the fun in that park is figuring […]

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Winston, Myrtle Creek, Harrisburg, Grants Pass tour

I went on a really fun road trip last weekend. I went down to Grants Pass for a fundraiser party/session at a private bowl. Along the way I stopped at three brand new skateparks in Oregon, including, Winston, Myrtle Creek, and Harrisburg. I even went to the old Grants Pass skatepark for the first time. […]

Waukegan, Illinois skatepark

Chicagoland tour: Waukegan skatepark

The last stop of the min tour of Chicagoland parks was the Waukegan Illinois skatepark. I believe this was the last of the Chicagoland concrete parks that I hadn’t been to. I was excited by the prospect, and it looked like it had potential (ie. height) as we drove into the parking lot.

SOTW 03-23-09: Hagen Pool, Germany

SOTW 3-23-09: Hagen Pool, Germany

This week’s Shot of the Week is from Peter Diepes over at OMSA. It’s a shot of Txus Dominguez with a one footed carve at the Hagen bowl in Germany, and yes, it’s a make. You can catch it on video over at EuropeSkate. Txus Dominguez has been accused of trying to turn Spain into […]

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Warren Township, Illinois skatepark

Everyone seems to think this is the Gurnee, Illinois skatepark, but I think it technically belongs to Warren Township, which is adjacent to Gurnee, home of Six Flags Great America and the lovely accompanying ditch. What’s the scoop on this park? Keep reading.

Northbrook Illinois, Trevor

Trevor at Northbrook, Illinois

I’m in Chicago for a few days, actually flying back home by the time this post goes live. I went to the Northbrook skate park on Friday. It was a little bit chilly, but there were a handful of people riding. I actually met this guy named Pete (Hi Pete!) who was there the last […]

Ed Benedict Skatepark - Kaden

Ed Benedict is still open

Went to Ed Benedict today, had a lot of fun. It’s kind of boring because every bank is exactly the same, but on the converse side, there are lots of places to work on things, be you regular or goofy foot. Some complete assholes appear to have stolen a granite slab and some of the […]

Hood River Roof skatepark

The roof works, even when it’s dry.

Yeah, sorry. I just like looking at this place and imagining that I only lived a couple minutes away. Mike Estes sent in a couple more pics of the roof at Hood River. It seems like it went up overnight. I wonder how the covering fit together. Hey Carl Warren, where are the construction shots?

Benton County Skateboard Alliance benefit

BCSA Art & Music Benefit March 14th

The Benton County Skateboard Alliance is holding their second annual music and art benefit for the skatepark they are trying to get built. These guys are making it happen, and if you are near that part of Oregon this Saturday you should make a point of helping them out. Last year’s event looked like it […]