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Counties That Count

We recently shook down U.S. States to find out which are doing the best job of providing access to free, public skateparks.

Skateparks Work

There are many important reasons to invest in public skateparks.

Top 10 Skatepark Development Disputes

Skatepark advocacy efforts are always challenging.

Redlands, California Gets Top THF Grant

Youth of San Bernardino County are on track to create a world-class skatepark.

Tony Hawk Helps Celebrate His Foundation’s 500th Skatepark

Tony Hawk thanks Burlington for building such a great skatepark. Photo: Jody Morris

Skateboard star makes surprise appearance at Burlington, Vermont skatepark ceremony.

Tony Hawk Skates Surprise Demo In San Francisco

Tony Hawk and a fan shoot a selfie ramp-side. Photo: Colin Vincent

An impromptu session at San Francisco’s SOMA West Skate Plaza last month was broadcast live to over 2.5-million viewers as Tony Hawk and the Birdhouse Skateboards team rolled into the space and onto the screens of facebook Live viewers around the world.

Tony Hawk Foundation Rewards Youth Advocacy

Youth across the U.S. continue to lead the charge for free, public skateparks in their communities. Skateboarding is now practiced by more than five-million Americans, though it has yet to receive the recognition or level of service afforded more traditional sports.

2015 Tony Hawk Foundation Holiday Auction

Bid on amazing items from Tony’s Hawk’s personal collection, premium experiences (including a chance to skate with Tony) and much more!

Tony Hawk And Friends Celebrate The 12th Annual Stand Up For Skateparks Benefit In Beverly Hills

Tony Hawk, supporters of the Tony Hawk Foundation, celebrities, and an impressive roster of world-class skateboarding and BMX heavyweights came together this past Sunday at Green Acres Estate in Beverly Hills for the annual Stand Up For Skateparks benefit.

Kids Building Communities

The evidence is clear—youth need more recreational opportunities, as the number of overweight and obese youth has more than tripled since 1980 (cdc.gov).

A Skatepark In Your Town

Tony Hawk Foundation offers financial grants and technical assistance to build public skateparks.

Jersey City Receives Tony Hawk Foundation Top Skatepark Grant

Jersey City, New Jersey's new public skatepark will be located in Berry Lane Park.

State’s second-largest city joins three other recipients of the coveted prize.

Skatepark Grants Available

ntering its fourteenth year supporting at-risk youth, the Tony Hawk Foundation has opened its application for grants to help fund the construction of free, public skateparks in low-income communities across the U.S.

Tony Hawk To Perform At Carnegie, PA Skatepark

The greater Pittsburgh area will soon have a world-class skateboard park, and one of the project’s benefactors also happens to be one of the world’s greatest skaters.

Tony Hawk Foundation Rewards Community Efforts To Create Free Skateparks

Skaters, parents, and other supporters working to build free, public skateparks across the U.S. were recognized for their efforts by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and his nonprofit Tony Hawk Foundation.

Tickets On Sale for the 11th-Annual Tony Hawk’s Stand Up For Skateparks Benefit in Beverly Hills

The Tony Hawk Foundation announced it is returning to Beverly Hills for its 11th-Annual Tony Hawk’s Stand Up For Skateparks Benefit on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Green Acres Estate.

Tony Hawk Foundation Expands International Support For Youth And Skateboarding

From Chicago to Cambodia, THF seeks to enrich the lives of youth through skateboarding.

CDC Report Supports More Skateparks

A recent report from the U.S. Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)* reveals that teens aren’t getting the exercise they need to meet minimum health standards.

Tony Hawk and Ben Harper Kick-Off the Second-Annual Boards + Bands Auction at The GRAMMY Museum

Top skaters team up with legendary recording artists to benefit at-risk yout

Tony Hawk Joined By Elton John, The Clash, Daft Punk, Ben Harper and Others

What do pro skaters do with the boards they skate and destroy? They recruit the help of friends like Elton John, Daft Punk, and The Clash, and they turn them into skateparks.