The Story Behind America's Largest Skatepark

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  • čas přidán 18. 04. 2022
  • Learn the story behind America's largest skatepark. Hear how the locals got together to advocate for their skatepark needs with Skate DSM, and who stepped in to support along the way. Find out what top pros think of the space and go behind the scenes at the Dew Tour Olympic Qualifiers. This is the story of Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, IA - Winner of a grant from The Skatepark Project. Featuring advocates Brad Anderson, Kevin Jones, Norm Sterzenbach and Jan Hill, along with industry insiders and pro skaters like Jagger Eaton, Sky Brown, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Amelia Brodka, Leticia Bufoni, Andy Anderson, Chris Pastras, Todd Richards, Dashawn Jordan, Mike Vallely, Samarria Brevard, Felipe Nunes, Axel Cruysberghs, Dan Mancina, Chris Gregson, Tracie Garacochea, Josh Friedberg, Alec Beck, Kim Woozy and more. To learn how to make a skatepark in your own town, head to www.skatepark.org and check out The Skatepark Project's CZcams page. To learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association, go to NRPA.org
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  • @xantsumal9047
    @xantsumal9047 Před 2 lety +19

    being from iowa seeing this kinda coverage makes my heart warm thanks kevein and everyone for working so hard tto make this happen

  • @jfncho
    @jfncho Před 2 lety +39

    Its always weird to see this channel randomly pop up with a new vid.

    • @Theskatenomad
      @Theskatenomad Před rokem

      If you enjoy the old Ride Channel , i just start my own channel traveling around the world and showing the skate culture . I know you guys will enjoy it ! ❤️👊🏻

  • @skahler
    @skahler Před 4 měsíci +3

    The part that's great about this is that the park is so big, you're not forced to be around any troublemakers if there are any around. They really got it right. Some of the public cement parks, like I can't go to them anymore because I hate the crowd that can sometimes be around. Having your own space is so... so crucial if you can get it. And you want to feel safe. It's wonderful. It's beautiful. I can't wait to see it, will have to go visit sometime. Can't remember if I've been through Iowa yet?

  • @prestonpage4206
    @prestonpage4206 Před 2 lety +6

    This shit brought a year to my eye, I love when a community comes together to get something everyone wants even if it took 18 years

  • @Spook958
    @Spook958 Před 2 lety +4

    I live 3 hours away skated it once I can’t wait to skate it again. This is literally the most amazing park ever

  • @Splicer87
    @Splicer87 Před 2 lety +8

    It’s so cool that this is only 40 minutes from me at this point in my life. Haven’t been there yet, but I plan to learn skateboarding from people at this park.

    • @KGDRAWROF
      @KGDRAWROF Před 6 měsíci

      Did you ever go?

    • @Splicer87
      @Splicer87 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@KGDRAWROF I did! It was amazing! Though I’m still not very good, the park is phenomenal!

    • @_CJ-Caleb
      @_CJ-Caleb Před 5 měsíci

      You will be insane asf if you keep practicing with a park like that keep at it bro 💯@@Splicer87

    • @yosselcontreras8772
      @yosselcontreras8772 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@Splicer87 im actually visiting it soon, just how big really is it? It's hard to tell what's part of the park and what isn't, either way it looks great

  • @thomaskaracwilson
    @thomaskaracwilson Před 2 lety +2

    As a skater from a Iowa, I’m glad the community is finally getting its due.

  • @antman619
    @antman619 Před 2 lety +3

    It's so cool to see how many new skate parks they are making I was in the San diego news paper once cause in my city we didn't have a skate park or any where to skate so we always skated at this park by city hall they made for the city but it was supposed to be a skate park back in 2005..... now there is one across the street right across from the middle school

  • @ManyLegions88
    @ManyLegions88 Před rokem

    Wow, this is awesome! I need to visit here soon!

  • @johnobrien54
    @johnobrien54 Před 2 lety +1

    That park looks amazing , hopefully one day maybe

  • @HsvPeavey
    @HsvPeavey Před 2 lety +1

    Such an amazing park!

  • @Jonnys_Adventrues
    @Jonnys_Adventrues Před 2 lety

    Love this skatepark so Much! 🤙🏽 And it’s one all Never Forget.

  • @ryanrowe1975
    @ryanrowe1975 Před 2 lety +10

    The whole sculpture of a park is a nice and cool skatepark in a great artwork, design, graphics, and excellent colors of Des Moines, Iowa! I am just subscribed to your channel 💯🔔👍🛹🏆💪

  • @joey9734
    @joey9734 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks Kev

  • @rajs4719
    @rajs4719 Před 2 lety +2

    Well done to these guys. Who do we have to fight so hard (18 years in this case) to get a skatepark built. It's crazy

  • @TheMorganMonroeShow
    @TheMorganMonroeShow Před 2 lety +2

    Stoked 🤙🏼

  • @Veilure
    @Veilure Před 2 lety +1

    This is awesome!
    Now all we need is some decent American parkour parks...

  • @TorysSideQuests
    @TorysSideQuests Před rokem

    I skated here this summer and wow! It literally has something for everyone, if you are a professional or you just got a skateboard yesterday there is a section for you. The ramp shown at 4:16 , when I was there a guy flew up over that and smacked his head HARD on the ground with no helmet. Lots of blood. Overall a great park and like they say in the video the atmosphere is awesome.

  • @i_have_brain_damage6829

    Amazing

  • @BK-tp3sg
    @BK-tp3sg Před 2 lety +7

    Show the locals ride Not the same old pros

  • @130world1
    @130world1 Před 2 lety

    Park looks super promising👌

  • @graxjpg
    @graxjpg Před 2 lety +2

    This is bigger than the one in spring texas?

  • @alittlecrinkley232
    @alittlecrinkley232 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice park, That front flip nose pick by that Chris dude though.

  • @nathanielwilliams1318
    @nathanielwilliams1318 Před rokem +1

    Where getting a new skatepark in my home town in cedar rapids iowa I can't wait

  • @bigskyoffgrid8895
    @bigskyoffgrid8895 Před 2 lety

    Way cool!!!

  • @numberoneappgames
    @numberoneappgames Před 2 lety

    Good for those kids. Their all gonna be healthier because they can enjoy their hobby/sport without issues.

  • @WolfWould
    @WolfWould Před 2 lety +1

    Very stoked to see nice concrete parks and not more of the crap prefab parks.

  • @garrettboomerbender
    @garrettboomerbender Před 2 lety +1

    3:13 Lizzie in the home state! That's what's up!

  • @_jase
    @_jase Před 2 lety

    Those letters look so fun to skate

  • @Hamuelin
    @Hamuelin Před 2 lety +4

    Interesting! The audio and some edits (like at 1:43) are a bit whacked though. Seems like the mics picked up the background audio too much, but then the music on top of that is making it messy. And the cut overlaping

  • @JM1675
    @JM1675 Před 2 lety

    0:55 I'm glad to see Bruce Willis actively engaging with the skate scene.

  • @FlatoniaMJLProductions
    @FlatoniaMJLProductions Před 2 lety +1

    pretty f'n sick.. :)

  • @garrettboomerbender
    @garrettboomerbender Před 2 lety

    And Mike V at 5:07 What's really good

  • @burnsraps7884
    @burnsraps7884 Před rokem

    I want to go this skatepark

  • @SLVNTGOONZ
    @SLVNTGOONZ Před rokem

    MORE SPENCER NUZZI TUTORIALS PLEASE

  • @noahbates8425
    @noahbates8425 Před rokem

    In case y’all missed, the rails are representative of the bridges

  • @kayvahn2141
    @kayvahn2141 Před 2 lety +4

    would be cool if jobs in des moines actually paid enough to live there

  • @rockbandgamer
    @rockbandgamer Před 2 lety +1

    That letter sculpture that can be skated is so sick.

  • @littleranger7854
    @littleranger7854 Před 2 lety

    1:26 on the right a man bit the dust

  • @636sunny
    @636sunny Před 10 měsíci

    hometown 🫶🏽

  • @psychologienerd7546
    @psychologienerd7546 Před 2 lety

    7:05 nicest looking uniform ive ever seen on a cop

  • @FerdinandZebua
    @FerdinandZebua Před 2 lety +1

    Andy Anderson spotted! _EDIT:_ Twice!

    • @FerdinandZebua
      @FerdinandZebua Před 2 lety

      Also jeebus: 17 years!? Wow. Major respect for sticking it. 🤘

  • @SpitefulAZ
    @SpitefulAZ Před 2 lety

    Was it shut down or closed during lock down?

    • @johnscott2076
      @johnscott2076 Před 2 lety +3

      Why would it be? It’s outside in the sunshine, in the land of the free and home of the brave.

  • @switchmallgrab
    @switchmallgrab Před 2 lety

    I want one

  • @welovebrandon8359
    @welovebrandon8359 Před 2 lety +1

    Will the women's division now be a class B men's division?

  • @Finallybianca
    @Finallybianca Před 2 lety

    Lizzie looked like she was enjoying the Japanese Garden

  • @rengood4270
    @rengood4270 Před 2 lety +1

    Sk8board is not a crime!!!! Thats the point.

  • @xNOWISONx
    @xNOWISONx Před 2 lety +2

    To this day kids are still skating downtown 😂

  • @saadmasood1467
    @saadmasood1467 Před 2 lety +5

    Tony hawk should still skate miss him allot

  • @DunderHead.5000
    @DunderHead.5000 Před 8 měsíci

    At least they're not as close minded there as here.
    My only question is why build America's largest skatepark in a place you can only use it half the due to sub-zero temperatures.

  • @FuncaliciousFeet
    @FuncaliciousFeet Před 2 lety

    Wow!

  • @fuxkyoshitt674
    @fuxkyoshitt674 Před 2 lety +1

    Spring skatepark the largest

  • @flipm6675
    @flipm6675 Před rokem

    RIP MARK WATERS 🕊🙏🏽Rad park!

  • @shortround3501
    @shortround3501 Před 2 lety

    Just Down The Street.

  • @sethc758
    @sethc758 Před 10 měsíci

    Lol the grassy gnoles 😂

  • @PwnedGhost
    @PwnedGhost Před 3 měsíci

    i know the guy at subsect lol

  • @johnnyraven8178
    @johnnyraven8178 Před 2 lety

    Is this really bigger than skatetopia? Like technically skatetopia is multiple acres big

    • @Finallybianca
      @Finallybianca Před 2 lety +1

      This is the largest PUBLIC skatepark by square footage of usable space

  • @Stoney-Jacksman
    @Stoney-Jacksman Před 2 lety +2

    Nothing beats free range. Everything is becoming so sectioned and systemized. Everything must be controlled.
    I think parks are cool and should exist tho. Its not dualistic.
    . But this video man..damn. so American with the emo music on top as well. Relax

  • @lotwizzard1748
    @lotwizzard1748 Před 2 lety

    oops. spring tx lost its title

  • @madmyers8356
    @madmyers8356 Před 2 lety

    Why did y’all film the curb like it’s so bad that skater skate steet

  • @scottlopez9089
    @scottlopez9089 Před 2 lety

    What the heck ride channel still post content....

  • @silentvhs2835
    @silentvhs2835 Před 5 dny

    They barely show the park.

  • @johnmarkezvarner4377
    @johnmarkezvarner4377 Před 2 lety

    #TonyHawk #Peperment 😐

  • @FRIGIDBASTARDS
    @FRIGIDBASTARDS Před 2 lety

    0:40 sir, respectfully. we still gonna destroy your city.

  • @beeeeej
    @beeeeej Před 2 lety +1

    This channel might have the smallest viewer base for a channel with this sub count on all of CZcams.

    • @StanleyKubick1
      @StanleyKubick1 Před 2 lety +2

      imagine having 1.7M subs, and not trying to do anything with that clout

  • @silverfishing8960
    @silverfishing8960 Před 7 měsíci

    I’m there every night and somebody needs to fix the bum/meth addicts problem

  • @armkidmustang
    @armkidmustang Před 2 lety +1

    RIP local street skating

  • @deputydave1234
    @deputydave1234 Před 2 lety

    Wrong on the largest skate park. FDR surpassed 88,000' over a decade ago?

  • @anleblan
    @anleblan Před 2 lety

    i thought this would be a video showing the park, not a video about people talking about the park the whole time. barely showed any sick tricks

  • @Iurkerlight
    @Iurkerlight Před 2 lety

    First?

  • @bugballsy8569
    @bugballsy8569 Před 2 lety

    Yeah, not enough to make me visit Iowa. I’d rather die

  • @bball1777
    @bball1777 Před 2 lety

    Cool! "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 Jesus loves you!

  • @Maelsethe420
    @Maelsethe420 Před 2 lety

    "cennered in iowa"
    cenTered xD i bet you say granite instead of granted aswell xD you realise granite is a rock right american ? xD

    • @johnscott2076
      @johnscott2076 Před 2 lety

      Nobody axed you’re open yawn

    • @Maelsethe420
      @Maelsethe420 Před 2 lety

      @@johnscott2076 loooool i see what you did there xD you realise you're just proving my point right xD

  • @mauricechowder
    @mauricechowder Před 2 lety

    Gross.

  • @ShotofJack
    @ShotofJack Před 2 lety +1

    Wow that's crazy I just drove 6 hours from Wisconsin to get there the same day this was posted! It really is an awesome skate park! This channel will really get people coming to see it I bet! 🔥💯💪🛹🛹🛹