Tony Hawk Foundation

TONY'S OFFICIAL FAN CLUB SITE:

http://www.tonyhawk.com

OTHER SKATEPARK DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

http://www.skatersforpublicskateparks.org Skaters For Public Skateparks is a nonprofit group of skatepark advocates from all regions of the U.S., Canada, and Europe. They've created a Web site that is a tremendous resource for anyone pursuing a public skatepark in their community. Entire sections are devoted to skatepark vision, advocacy, fundraising, design, and maintenance, and a forum section features discussion of other important topics.
http://www.skateparkguide.com A for-profit company that sells a highly regarded book and cd about getting skateparks built; including such matters as organizing community support; planning a campaign and raising money. Also offers information concerning design; construction and other current issues.
http://www.spausa.org A step-by-step guide to getting a skatepark built; this site features info on initial planning; builders; insurance; safety; costs and more. It's a non-profit organization designed to promote skateparks; so all the info is free.
http://www.skatepark.org This ambitious site "serves as a resource for everyone involved in the process of getting a public skatepark built." It features status and contact info for more than 100 parks currently under construction worldwide; plus extensive lists of industry contacts; design resources; planning guides and sample documents.
http://www.socalskatepark.org Although it has a regional focus, the Southern California Skate Park Coalition is willing to share its deep well of resources with almost any city hoping to build a skatepark. Its members include public agencies; the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority; skatepark associations and various design and construction firms.
http://www.ca-sa.ca/ The Canadian Amateur Skateboarding Association (CASA) is Canada's premier amateur contest organization and a strong advocate for skateboarding throughout Canada. CASA is also a resource for individuals and government agencies in Canada interested in building proper public skateparks or seeking insurance for skateparks or skate events.
http://www.ukskate.org.uk/ UK Skateboarding Association is the National Governing Body for skateboarding in the UK. This skateboarders' organization promotes skateboarding throughout the United Kingdom, and it's Web site includes news, resources for skatepark advocates, and information for government agencies interested in building public skateparks in the UK.
http://www.readingwheels.co.uk Reading Wheels Association is a Reading, England-based nonprofit skatepark group that can help other UK communities develop their skatepark projects.

SITES THAT LIST OR REVIEW EXISTING SKATEPARKS

Skatespotter.com
Concrete Disciples Despite its name, this site reviews parks of all types with photos and articles from skaters who have actually visited the sites. It includes listings and reviews for U.S. and international skateparks.
http://www.sk8parklist.com Reviews, photos and directions for more than 400 skateparks in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
http://www.skateboarding.com/skateparks Transworld Skateboarding Magazine
http://www.skateboardermag.com/community/skate_park Skateboarder Magazine
http://www.skateboarddirectory.com/dir/Sports/Skateboarding/Skateparks/
http://www.socalskateparks.com This comprehensive list of skateparks in Southern California includes news, ratings, and other info on one of the most skatepark-dense regions of the country.

OTHER RESOURCES

http://www.drwoolard.com/peinnews2/jump.htm (Article by Sara-Ellen Amster for drwoolard.com)
Skateboarding and other alternative sports may be the answer in the fight against childhood obesity.

Skateboards are relatively safer than bicycles and playground equipment, but here are some tips on skateboarding safety. Article from Health On The Hill, a publication of the House Committee On Health Care in pdf format. CLICK HERE TO READ.

An Estimation of the Economic Impact of the Mobile Skatepark Series and Demographic Profile of Event Visitors - a study suggesting the positive impact of a skateboarding event on a community. CLICK HERE TO READ.

http://www.warrantyweek.com Article from Warranty Week magazine that looks at the warranties offered by makers of modular skatepark equipment.

ATHLETES FOR HOPE

http://www.athletesforhope.org Tony Hawk is a Founding member of Athletes For Hope, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization created by successful athletes who have a deep commitment to charitable and community causes. Andre Agassi, Muhammad Ali, Lance Armstrong, Warrick Dunn, Jeff Gordon, Mia Hamm, Tony Hawk, Andrea Jaeger, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mario Lemieux, Alonzo Mourning, and Cal Ripken, Jr. founded Athletes for Hope to Pass their Passion for philanthropy to others.

Board of Directors member Mike Vallely hovers over the Fort Wayne Indiana skatepark, which received a Tony Hawk Foundation grant in 2003.