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Venice Beach Skatepark

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Coordinates: 33°59′14″N 118°28′32″W / 33.9871°N 118.4755°W / 33.9871; -118.4755
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Venice Beach Skatepark
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TypeSkatepark
LocationVenice, Los Angeles
Coordinates33°59′14″N 118°28′32″W / 33.9871°N 118.4755°W / 33.9871; -118.4755
Area16,000 Sq. Ft.
OpenedOctober 2009
Operated byCity of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
TerrainConcrete

The Venice Beach Skatepark is a public skatepark located in Venice, Los Angeles, opening in late 2009.[1][2][3][4]

History

Venice beach has been host to a number of well known skate spots throughout the history of skateboarding. From the backyard bowls to the concrete plaza covered in graffiti, the landscapes of Venice, California were integral to the development of skateboarding.[5][6][7] Starting in the 2000s, a group of Venice locals, headed by Jesse Martinez, organized an effort to build the Venice Beach Skate Park.[1]

In April 2020, the park was covered in sand to discourage gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Video of Venice Skate Park Filled With Sand by Hunter Weiss [8]

Venice Skate Park filled with sand during pandemic, April 2020.

References

  1. ^ a b Nieratko, Chris (2016-08-30). "The 20-Year Fight to Build a Skatepark in Venice". Vice. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  2. ^ Paskin, -Julia. "Why The Venice Beach Skate Park Now Looks Like This". LAist. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  3. ^ "Made In Venice: Documentary Tells True Story Of Skate Community's 20-Year Battle To Build The Park". SKATE[SLATE]. 2016-08-20. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  4. ^ "A guide to L.A.'s best skate parks". Los Angeles Times. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  5. ^ Venice Beach - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Wiki Guide - IGN, retrieved 2020-04-29
  6. ^ "Venice skate park to open". Los Angeles Times. 2009-10-03. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  7. ^ "Cut the ribbon, shred the course". Los Angeles Times. 2009-10-04. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  8. ^ "Venice Skate Park Covered in Sand to Ensure Social Distancing". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved 2020-05-26.


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