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This is the most current information we have on Ramp n Speed Skatepark, Birmingham Alabama. 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.
Directions
Get off I-459 at the Trussville exit (Highway 11). Turn left (towards Roebuck). Turn left onto John Rogers Memorial Drive. Take the next left (Alton Road). Proceed to turn on the second left (corner of Alton Rd. and Alton Dr.). We are on that corner. Look for the Colonial Flag painted on the half-pipe.
1200 Alton Dr.
Birmingham, Al 36210
205.833.0611
http://www.rampnspeed.com
Features:
Front
12 Foot Vert Ramp
Inside
6 Foot Mini
Start Box to 15 Foot Vert Wall
4 Foot Spine with 6 Foot Extensions
Hip to 6 Foot Mini Ramp
Outside
Various Launch Ramps and Rails
6 Foot, 11 Foot, and 8 Foot Quarter Pipes
A Triple Hip
Rail Box