StraightFromTheHip

Skaters For Public Skateparks (SPS) is a non-profit skatepark advocacy group with international reach. Focused primarily on concrete skateparks, it is a great forum to gain valuable insights from skateboarders dedicated to seeing quality skateparks built. Check out the link to their site below:

http://www.skatersforpublicskateparks.org/

Skate Park Association of the United States of America (SPAUSA) is a non-profit organization created to promote skateparks. Their mission is to educate, inform, and raise public awareness in all areas of skateboarding and BMX riding. Check out the link to their website below:

http://www.spausa.org/

“The Social Impact of Skateparks”

Check out this link to an interesting article on Skatepark.org about the social and culture impact of skateparks on communities.

http://www.skatepark.org/richmond/social_impact.html

“Skateboarding a Surprisingly Fun Way to Get into Shape”

Check out this link to an interesting article on Red Orbit regarding the health benefits of skateboarding, inline skating and BMX riding.

http://www.redorbit.com/news/display/?id=119907

“Skateboarding Safety Tips”

Check out this link to an interesting article on the National Safety Council website about skateboarding safety tips:

http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/sktebord.htm

Since most California cities have little or no experience in addressing these types of issues, the California Skate Park Coalition was developed as a regional forum for identifying concerns, sharing ideas, and developing solutions related to the design, construction, and operation of municipal skateparks. Website founder, Dick Guthrie continues to be an excellent educator for any community going through the skatepark process (including those outside of California). Check out the link to their site below:

http://www.socalskatepark.org/