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Adaptive Skating
Public skateparks have come a long way in the last 25 years; they are no longer single- or even double-use facilities. Chances are your park is being used by skateboarders, BMX riders, scooters, rollerbladers, roller skaters, and even wheelchairs.
Recycling Underutilized Sites
Once relegated with the label of “alternative sports,” BMX tracks, trails, and skateparks have become a worldwide phenomenon. Today, some of these facilities even host major
Rolling With The Times
On June 8, 2017, “Inside the Games” announced that freestyle BMX and skateboarding will be added to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, in 2020. BMX riders will compete in “park,”
Something For Everyone
Since 1997, team sports in America are in decline: basketball participation is down 17 percent, softball has dropped 37 percent, and volleyball has fallen 36 percent.
Grinding Out The Details
Skateparks are quickly becoming the darling of a city’s recreational needs, as opposed to 20 years ago when they were considered a frivolous waste of public funds. Why the change?
Grind Out Breast Cancer!
Freshpark Industries has partnered with Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC) with the introduction of their first product collaboration. This pink version of Freshpark's Grind rail benefits breast
Skateboard Ramps Go Portable
Kids in Downey, Calif., are getting some exercise and having fun skateboarding--without the city having to build and maintain a permanent skateboarding facility. This skateboard ramp from Freshpark