Public Skatepark Development Guide
A free, non-commercial resource supporting advocates and planners with comprehensive information on public skateparks — ideal for anyone involved in or considering starting a skatepark project.
The Skatepark Adoption Model
SAM calculates a community's skatepark space needs by assessing service area, population, and skater numbers, advocating for multiple facilities to support long-term planning.
The Skatepark Project
The Skatepark Project offers free resources, guidance, support, and grant funding to help the average person and public agencies create more skate space in their area.
Skatepark Respect
Skatepark Respect's mission is to create awareness and community involvement in keeping skateparks clean and maintained worldwide.
USC Beyond the Board: Findings from the Field
By Zoë B. Corwin, Tattiya Maruco, Neftalie Williams, Robert Reichardt, Maria Romero-Morales, Christine Rocha, and Constanza Astiazaran.
A research report from USC exploring skateboarding culture, identity, and the role of skateparks as spaces for youth development and community building.
Skateparks as a Context for Adolescent Development
Graham L. Bradley — Journal of Adolescent Research, 2010
This peer-reviewed study found that despite polarized public attitudes, skatepark users showed levels of personal adjustment and social integration comparable to other adolescents. A go-to resource for advocates and city officials to directly counter the common objection that skateparks attract troubled youth or antisocial behavior.
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