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Trail Winds Skatepark in Thornton | Good Variety of the Classics
Trail Winds Skatepark in Thornton, Colorado is a 14,000 sq. ft. cement skatepark with a well thought out layout and great diversity of skating features. The skatepark opened in 2012 and was designed by DHM Design and Team Pain Skateparks. The transitions and layout makes this skatepark in Thornton pretty good for riding a longboard in a skatepark.
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Longboarding Slocum Skatepark in Thornton | Big Flowy Layout
The skatepark in Thornton is a huge skatepark with unique features and fun flow! The original skatepark was demolished and got a new life in 2021 with a $1.5 million renovation built by Team Pain Skateparks. The new Thornton Skatepark has been renamed Thomas J. Slocum Memorial Skatepark in memorial of a local Marine killed while serving in Iraq. The new layout of this large cement skatepark offers riders a unique riding experience that is great for both novice and advanced riders. Read on to find out more about the features and what to expect at this awesome new skatepark! While you’re skating in Thornton, check out Trail Winds Skatepark!…
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Broomfield Skatepark | Street Obstacles and Fun Bowls
The Broomfield Skatepark is a small to medium sized cement skatepark built by Team Pain Skateparks. This 12,000 sq. ft. skatepark has a simple street section and a pretty unique bowl that has a good flow that is fun for longboarding in a skatepark.
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How to Drop in On a Longboard (with no tail)
Have you ever been at the skatepark and wondered how to drop in on a longboard? Well check out this quick tutorial with the steps, helpful images and even a video to master the skill.
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Scott Carpenter Skatepark | Best Skatepark in Boulder
Scott Carpenter Skatepark in Boulder, Colorado is a large 21,000 sq. ft. cement skatepark paradise covered in art and graffiti. Most of this skatepark was built in 1999 by Site Design Group with an expansion by Evergreen Skateparks in 2021. This skatepark has a ton of vert transitions and some large bowls with a little bit of something for every style of skater. The large banked turns and smooth transitions make this a fun place for longboarding in a skatepark, making this (in my opinion) the best skatepark in Boulder.
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Douglas County Skatepark in Gardnerville, NV
The skatepark in Gardnerville, Nevada is a large 30,000 sq ft cement skatepark with a great diversity of obstacles and features. Riders of all skill levels and riding styles can have a good time at the Douglas County Skatepark. The distant mountains make for a peaceful backdrop to the large skatepark.
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Edgewater Skatepark in Lakewood, Colorado | Open Simple Layout
Edgewater Skatepark in Lakewood, Colorado is a nice, open concrete skatepark measuring in at about 12,000 square feet. Here you'll find a variety of street obstacles and some features that add to the flow.
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Howard Heuston Skatepark in Boulder, CO | Small With Great Flow
The Howard Heuston Skatepark in Boulder, Colorado is a small skatepark opened in 2021 and built by Evergreen Skateparks. Although only 3,500 square feet, this skatepark is packed with flow and smooth transitions in all directions. If you're a fan of the Evergreen-style skateparks, as I am, then you will definitely have a good time here.
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Eagle Rim Skatepark in Grand Junction | Unique and Diverse
Eagle Rim Skatepark in Grand Junction is a unique, compact skatepark. Opened back in 2000, this 9,000 square foot skatepark has a creative design especially for its time. There is a good variety of street obstacles and a small vert section. And one cool feature is the cement track around the perimeter that has number of small hills and banked turns.
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Great Skateparks in California with Lost Coast Longboarding
With the birth of the skate and surf scene in the early 1960's it's no surprise that the resulting culture would lead to an incredible number of skateparks in California. It seems no matter where you are in this beautiful state, you can usually find a skatepark nearby. And with the sheer number of skateparks in California, it's sure enough that there are some really great facilities with impressive layouts and designs.