There was a time when a skateboarder had to make do with a parking lot. Or, if a skater was lucky enough to find one, an empty in-ground swimming pool.
Times have changed. Iowa skaters now have a place to go that’s not just a skatepark, but a world class skate mecca, a park that’s simply gargantuan. It’s even claiming the title as the biggest skate park in America. This place is going to be a very, very good time for Iowa’s skateboarders.
Grab your board and your helmet – here’s the scoop on Lauridsen Skatepark.
You'll find the park in downtown Des Moines, on five acres at the northern edge of the Principal Riverwalk and just east of the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena
When it opens, the park will have Olympic caliber park and street courses, The park is designed to be challenging for all levels of skaters – from beginning skateboarders to advanced and even professional skaters.
A big sculpture pretty much sums up the reaction a lot of skaters will have when they first see this park. And by the way, even the sculpture is skate-able!
The park was designed with the topography of the land in mind. It includes many features for skaters, including a promenade, flow bowl, amoeba pool and a snake run. If you are familiar with these terms, you should probably make plans to head to the park!
The park opens in May, 2021 and is expected to draw skateboarders from throughout the Midwest. It’s capable of holding Olympic-level competitions. Once your’e done at the skate park, here are 10 more thrilling Iowa Adventures you might want to check out.
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