Skate Space
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Brought to you by The Skatepark Project, Skate Space (formerly known as The Skatepark Podcast) covers everything you want and need to know about skateparks, skate spots and public skatepark development. Join hosts Trevor Staples, Andre Taylor and Alec Beck for tips, tricks and all the insight a skatepark advocate (or skateboard nerd) needs to know to achieve more skate space in your community.
Skate Space
1y ago
In January of 2022 we brought our inaugural group of fellows together to see the TSP offices and learn from skate park advocates and industry professions.
Listen to learn about them and their process in applying for the program.
The Fellowship Program is a one year fast track program designed for youth advocates to learn about the elements of skatepark advocacy, programming and community development. Meet our 2022-23 Fellowship Cohort:
Bilal Ndongo @Schrodingers_nigga
Naira Ikoro @naira.bills
Jazper-Anjali Taur @jzprtheczpr
J. Joseph II @jmakesmovies
Jordan Patterson @jetage
Kemba ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
The Skatepark Project is back with a look into their newest program and an introduction to their newest family member, Nicole Humphrey. Join Andre, Trevor, Nicole and Alec as they jump into the skatepark world and discuss the value of the new program and other new offerings from TSP ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
On this episode of Skate Space: Trevor, Andre and Alec discuss Skateboarding's inclusion in the Olympics (from Tokyo!) Hear from pro skaters (like Sky Brown, Axel Cruysberghs, Pedro Barros, Alana Smith, Rune Glifberg, Heimana Reynolds, Keegan Palmer, Andy Anderson, Poppy Star Olsen and more) turned Olympians, event officials, and what the term "Olympic Skatepark" really means. For more about The Skatepark Project, head to Skatepark.org. For more about skatepark advocacy, head to skatepark.org/start ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
Skate Space (Formerly known as The Skatepark Podcast) is back with more public skatepark chat! The crew from The Skatepark Project discusses all things skatepark advocacy and action sports. Get up to speed to learn what to expect from season 4. Brought to you by The Skatepark Project. Learn more at Skatepark.org ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
Season 3 of The Skatepark Podcast is upon us! Join Alec Beck and Trevor Staples as they discuss the details of the latest skatepark project grant funding opportunity through The Skatepark Project. Hear the common questions and misconceptions about grant funding to better prepare your next application. To learn more about this grant opportunity head to https://skatepark.org/the-skatepark-project-grants ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
On this episode we talk with Aaron Flansburg and Michael Dahl from Palouse WA. They spearheaded AND built the Palouse Skatepark and Tony Kettel Skate Garden with an interesting new model. Tune in to learn about how they accomplished their goal.
To learn more about the Palouse Skatepark and Tony Kettel Skate Garden in Washington head to https://www.palouseskatepark.com/
For more information on creating your own skatepark, head to https://www.skatepark.org.
To learn more about the Tony Hawk Foundation, go to http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org.
You can ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
On this episode we talk with Aaron Flansburg and Michael Dahl from Palouse WA. They spearheaded AND built the Palouse Skatepark and Tony Kettel Skate Garden with an interesting new model. Tune in to learn about how they accomplished their goal.
To learn more about the Palouse Skatepark and Tony Kettel Skate Garden in Washington head to https://www.palouseskatepark.com/
For more information on creating your own skatepark, head to https://www.skatepark.org.
To learn more about the Tony Hawk Foundation, go to http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org.
You can ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
On this episode we chat with Carter Dennis. Carter's influence on skatepark advocacy spans far beyond his city skatepark projects in San Antonio and Arlington. One of the founding directors of Skaters for Public Skateparks, he's got stories to tell and wisdom to impart. Tune in to learn more about his experience and insights about skatepark advocacy.
For more information on creating your own skatepark, head to https://www.skatepark.org.
To learn more about the Tony Hawk Foundation, go to http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org.
You can also email the hosts directly at pod ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
On this episode we chat with Steve Rodriguez from New York about his extensive skatepark advocacy work. Steve has been instrumental in multiple skateparks projects around New York City and has helped rewrite policies in favor of better skate access. Tune in to learn more about Steve's impact and the advice he has for budding skatepark advocates.
For more information on creating your own skatepark, head to https://www.skatepark.org.
To learn more about the Tony Hawk Foundation, go to http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org.
You can also email the hosts directly at&nbs ..read more
Skate Space
2y ago
On this episode we chat with Jon Shell from Pensacola Florida. Jon's work with Upward Intuition led to the making of a world class skatepark project. Learn how he turned a passion project into civic action and what's helped him stay the course toward his goal of bettering the community in more ways than one.
Learn more about Upward Intuition and the Pensacola Skatepark project here: https://upwardintuition.org/
For more information on creating your own skatepark, head to https://www.skatepark.org.
To learn more about the Tony Hawk Foundation, go to http://ww ..read more