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This is the most current information we have on Glacier City Skate Park, Girdwood Alaska. If you have
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And now a little background on skateparks. The first skateparks were primarily private, for-profit endeavors, although several public parks were built globally. Parks then included pools, bowls, snake runs, freestyle areas, banked slalom areas, half-pipes, and full pipes. Most were concrete and were outdoors. In more extreme climates parks were built indoors, often of wood.
The modern public skatepark is relatively new, made possible by legislation such as California's 1998 law stating that skateboarding is an inherently "Hazardous Recreational Activity" (HRA), and therefore municipalities and their employees may not be held liable for claims of negligence resulting in skateboarders' injuries. Parks are usually for persons 14 or over.
The Tony Hawk Foundation is at the forefront of helping cities to get skateparks built. The Tony Hawk Foundation seeks to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth. Through special events, grants, and technical assistance, the Foundation supports recreational programs with a focus on the creation of public skateboard parks in low-income communities. The Foundation favors programs that clearly demonstrate that funds received will produce tangible, ongoing, positive results.
This is a good park in a small town, Which means there wont be a lot of people here. A lot of lines can go down at this park, because all ramps are movable.Its hard to get bored of this place.
There are a few local kids that rip this park so think twice about going there to show the kids up.The park includes a 4 foot mini, bank ramps, 4,6,7, and 8 foot quarter pipes with perfect transitions. Pyramids, boxes, rails, kicker ramps and ledges are also spread out throughout the park. If you are going through the Girdwood area be sure to skate this park for a few minutes. The best part about this park is that there is a store right across the street, with a lot of food and drink. Be sure to check this out!