A Decade Of Funding Skateparks
Now in its tenth year helping fund public skateparks, the Tony Hawk Foundation launches its Summer 2011 grant season today.
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Brooklyn Skate Jam - Gowanus Grind III
Skaters turned out in full force for Gowanus Grind III, the opening of what is slated to become a full skateboarding plaza within the next several years. Organized by the Friends of Thomas Greene Park, the day's events included a skate competition, free instruction for novice skateboarders, as well as music and t-shirt silk screening for the younger kids.
Stoked For A Skatepark
The Stevens Point, Wisconsin skatepark was decades in the making, and underscores the tenacity and persistence of local skaters and advocates. A Tony Hawk Foundation grant of $10,000 in 2008 helped make it happen.
Cleveland Rocks!
Tony Hawk Foundation grants help bring skateparks to urban Midwest and rural Native America.
Tony Hawk To Deliver Keynote Address To U.S. Parks Officials
Tony Hawk will address parks-and-recreation officials at this year's national convention.
Advancing Skatepark Advocacy
The Tony Hawk Foundation has hired premier skatepark advocate Peter Whitley as its Programs Director. With nearly a decade of work promoting skatepark development, most notably as Co-Founder and former Director of Skaters For Public Skateparks and author of the Public Skatepark Development Guide, Whitley brings tremendous experience and a new perspective to THF.
Funding Skateparks, Hiring Staff
Communities striving to build free, public skateparks may now apply for grants to help build their parks. And talented individuals with a passion for skatepark development have the chance to apply for either of two staff positions at the Tony Hawk Foundation.
Aloha To A New Skatepark On The Big Island
Members of Hawaii’s Honokaa Skate Club have an extra reason to celebrate over the Holidays.
Second-annual Tony Hawk: SHRED Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit rocks the Strip
With award-winning DJ Z Trip spinning discs and punk icons X providing the soundtrack to the day, the second-annual Tony Hawk: SHRED Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit for the Tony Hawk Foundation attracted 800 guests to the Wynn Las Vegas resort on Saturday, November 6 for a day of fun, food, skateboarding, and music.
Tony Hawk's Action Sports Carnival Returns To Wynn Las Vegas
Shaun White and punk icons X to join Hawk for unique charity benefit.
