Skate Parks

Skaters need places to practice their tricks safely. In the early days, skaters had to ride in parking lots and on the roads. This was not safe. Skateboarders were in danger of being hit by cars.

By the 1980s, towns and cities began building skateboard parks where skaters could go to enjoy themselves. Some early skateboard parks were small and not very well planned.

By the 1990s, skaters were designing their own parks and raising money to build them. This was a great time for skateboarding!

Most of these skate parks used wooden ramps. Wood is not the best material for building skate parks, because it wears out quickly.

Today skate parks are found in nearly every city and town. They are made of concrete, so the weather does not harm them.

This skate park has BOWLS and RAMPS and RAILS. Can you see each type of obstacle?

This is the skate park that is close to Moberly School. It is located in Quilchena Park.