I bought an Entire SKATEPARK in the middle of the Desert!

Keen Ramps Founder: Cory Keen and his friends (TJ Gaskill of Good Times Vans and Ryan Flynn of Chops Mfg) bought 5 acres of land in the Mojave Desert with a concrete skatepark on it. Check it out on instagram: @DesertSkateRanch
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[@chrisdee7511]

Congrats on buying this place with the intent to preserve it. I passed through in June 2022 on my exodus out of California and reached out to the previous owner to skate it. Very gracious guy, gave me the gate code and only asked that I left a modest donation for future additions to the park. Hope to skate it again some day. I preferred the "flow" area to the cradle area, but it was all great frankly. And my 2¢ is that I like "Desert skate ranch." Its a 50's era home and cowboys and ranching were part of the pop culture at the time.

[@mikeg5829]

I don’t see nothin wrong with a little pump and grind 🎶

[@keenramps]

Me neither

[@rock9122]

you can't change the name...it is the desert skate ranch. there's history to this place including a thrasher cover.

[@madlads5017]

for real, that's like deciding the nude bowl is now the naked dish

[@mstunameow]

that's less of a name and more of a description

[@fallenshallrise]

A spot like that, with a pool in the desert, needs a name like "Golden Oasis" or "Starlight Park". And yes for a bunch of simple platforms on pier blocks with corner posts and a canvas awning. Put some fence or trellis on the highway side. People could pull up to their platform, put up a tent at one end and post up with their camp chairs and cooler.

[@keenramps]

I like it!

[@gabaghoul23]

i bet the milky way can be seen at night in that area away from streeet lights- which is way more amazing than the northern lights

[@joaolopes792]

please make a series out of this!!!

[@heatherjalbert7406]

Looks sick guys!!❤ I'm a 45 yr old female who just hopped back onto a board after 20 some odd years lol and I am shocked as to why I ever thought not skating was a good idea ???😢 Anywho I love your vision and I would totally spend a week in one of the themed tiny homes and skate 24/7 Good looking out!❤❤❤

[@Tricklarock]

Same here... Let's Gooooooooooo!

[@theegg-viator4707]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@thehandleiwantedwasntavailable]

Would you believe me if I say I was watching this video having just gotten back on the board at 47 after 17 years away and asking myself, “why did I ever stop?” 😊 Then I remembered the work, the kids, the mortgage and the broken bones. It’s awesome to be back though - better late than never. Either way, watching these guys skate reminds me of why I did it for so long - good times with good friends.

[@dbc.ash.]

DBC..Daily Blessings Coming! .. Thank You ALL for Everything, Everyday!! ... Heck Yeah, That Property is AWESOME! .... If Y'all ever NEED a New Hire or helping hand, I'm a really good hard worker and always dreamed of working around skateboarding.

[@groovefretboard]

I been there to a skate event. Seen punk bands and met bam there. Really chill place. Gonna be a lot of work to fix up the house but would be fun as an Airbnb

[@keenramps]

I think we’re gonna have to hold off on fixing up the house for a bit but want to get at least a little cabin or 2 with some bathrooms/ shower for people to use in the interim

[@jackwatson7323]

This might have been one of the most fun videos I've watched on youtube. Laid back skating, everyone having a good time, hearing about future plans. I really hope the dream just keeps progressing. I laughed out loud at mtv cribs ender

[@BobbyBils]

This is epic Cory. Cant wait to see the grand vision come to life.

[@TheGreatKrystoff]

This is a fantastic idea! It's an absurdly photogenic pool and location in general. The mountains in the background make everything epic

[@keenramps]

Thank you very much!

[@sonnyrico]

Id remodel a bathroom and a bedroom, then you could live out there while the rest of the place gets remodeled

[@mendaciousreality8459]

Ohh and I’d build a replica Taj Mahal on it…. No wait I’d build my own city

[@ladykorsica]

​@@mendaciousreality8459fuck it, make a skating country

[@azazelreficulmefistofelicu7158]

An underground shed would be perfect for it.

[@Ruffnek310]

Definitely build a bunker!

[@driftrunner805]

Dude made millions over charging people for skate ramps. I’m pretty sure he has another place to stay 😂

[@HowieGordonMusic]

The name should so obviously be Camp Keen.

[@marshallstreet903]

Congratulations Cory & Keen Ramps 🤙 I see BIG things happening there in 2024!

[@dlurkymang]

SO RAD! What a skaters dream come true

[@iiiileather1419]

You have something special there man!

[@zinx159]

This is a dream come true! As others have said, fix it up to the bare minimum so you can live there while fixing up the rest! Hope you do progression/build videos of the project! Super cool, congratulations!

[@Lowridersdoggs]

Lot of good punk shows there.

[@samhain3824]

At least a couple

[@doktor_faust]

Plans sound great! You need to make it attractive to customers to keep it economically viable. Since in such a hot area, i think real swimming pool could be a great addition to keep the guests cool. Also a bar and concert venue sounds really good.

[@keenramps]

We agree!

[@samhain3824]

Maintaining a pool out there is a full time job. Most the ponds are drained due to drought restrictions.

[@esinedintuitionenlightenme9146]

I'd definitely work for you I'm a artist I love to skate to congratulations bro

[@sailtradition-1928]

pump n' grind is perfect for sure

[@DocLogic123]

Just keep the pool as an actual pool. That would make the spot twice as sick

[@ianhauschild8938]

Dale decker is just dan Corrigan when he shaves

[@TG.34295]

Pump and grind is a epic name...🤘

[@valentindb]

Congrats Cory! This is amazing.

[@coltonmurphy6421]

Bruhh a cop and a bank robber both owned it😂 that’s legendary in itself!

[@daniel_yeager]

That’s incredible ! Great find.

[@JayChuckOnFire]

Dude I am so jealous. This is like a dream come true. I’m for sure coming out for your first event. So so cool. Congratulations

[@reeddeamer7809]

Fuck yeah! So stoked to see peach up in the mix as well.

[@garretteverett2613]

Sick acquisition, can't wait to see how it develops. I moved onto dirt jumping from skating last year so the fact that you're developing that part as well with some dirtbiker buddies sounds awesome. I don't travel much but I'd come visit while there's snow on the ground for sure.

[@2intheBush]

Think about the branding of skatetopia. The name sticks because its simple and descriptive. Your property is in the desert, so its like an oasis. I would name it The Oasis. Like "lets go out to the oasis this weekend"

[@keenramps]

Good point!

[@PutTheGlassesOn...]

Name it : Keen Skate Oasis.. or : skate-topia ranch. Wonka's pump ranch lol..Best wishes moving forward, such a cool idea👍

[@xfreedombuckO5x]

Wonka's pump ranch sounds a little sus 🤣

[@darth_kired]

This is so awesome!!! Congratulations! Hope to book a trip there someday

[@scouthanamura2380]

what an insane sneak peek, maybe one day ill stay here? dope

[@magnutty33]

so awesome, congrats the place is awesome hope to get with you and get back out someday soon

[@nickhem12]

Congrats on this dude, that place is epic and I have wanted to stop there every time I have gone back and forth to vegas just to check it out.

[@kylersoul]

This will be amazing when it’s finished keep up the great work!

[@GerardoBosch]

what a great opportunity! The most important thing about the project is doneeeee

[@joeycosmo1336]

Can't wait till your ready for peeps..💯🤘🔥🤘

[@TheLuckyone760]

So good. Skating that little pool is gnarly

[@jons.1002]

Skated that place many times when it was just a pool, then again when the park was built. Place is a blast

[@user-ub8hl4xt5o]

It would be cool to add more spots for the skatepark with skate rails & whatever cool ideas that come to mind

[@williampatrickfurey]

It's beautiful.

[@darrenhayes9900]

Super Stoked on Pump and Grind Skatepark!! I am rolling up on 60, but still love to surf and skate. I live in St. George, Utah and drive by there going to SD, can't wait to see the progress!

[@notdavid8175]

The plans for this sound EPIC! cant wait to see where this goes!

[@thomaslord850]

Can't wait to book at stay\trip out to this place!

[@TeddBurns]

The Barstow Board Boogie! I am just saying, it would be a Keeper!

[@keenramps]

Haha rolls nice off the tongue

[@EmilioBellomo]

So sick Cory!!! May I also suggest a fusion of the previous two suggestions, Grind Farm? Haha 🤘

[@axelc3904]

couldnt have landed in better hands. so dope!

[@ZackDowdy]

Place is super fun!! Can't imagine skating with more then 5 people.

[@itsfour20]

See 10:31 mark air walk !! Love this you guys rock , peace from Canada 🎉

[@SeizedBCG]

this place is going to be so wicked!

[@brucelee101]

Sick man I went there for a jam 2 years ago

[@mrmeoff]

Sic! Best of luck dudes, get it! #SKATE!

[@markschlenker1948]

Desert death track!

[@MD76MAC]

The fact you got footage without Dan horning in is great.

[@Real_ATF]

17:59 Cory: I feel like I got ass ra Dale: yaaaaas! 😂😂😂😂

[@asteroidmrecords]

Desert Skate Ranch is epic. Hopefully the DPC can keep throwing their events there!

[@himebaughchris4026]

Congrats! 🎉

[@Enjoywatchingyoutube8227]

I see a huge party with a band playing,fire going and a full moon with stars out. FULL MOON SKATE PARK

[@biggieb099420]

This place is awesome my band played a couple of the skate jams they had there during the shutdown… good place would be really cool to see it fixed up.

[@mills92]

Get some 30amp power if you can so people can roll up with their RVs, I know for sure we'd bring our travel trailer here!

[@wordlifesydney]

Dope shirt bro! Thank you for rocking with us

[@TheAngryKilt]

love this

[@TG.34295]

Gravel pit should be the theme song, back back and forth and forth as we gooooo

[@kevincollins8620]

When that song came out from Wu tang... all of us bladers were skating to it early 2000

[@Airik1111bibles]

Awesome idea , this place looks freaking so cool. ...The house gives me a shadow people vibe , somethings is off spiritually . Have it cleansed ...no joke .

[@keenramps]

I totally agree!

[@antediluviangocart]

This is a great idea! Congratulations!

[@Unlockingparadoxes]

This is truly legendary. Congratulations. ♾️💜

[@fuzzyhammond]

I would play on where it is? Half Way ...etc. Awesome setup!

[@mikehensley7631]

Yo, the guy who grinded the boat was in my English class in junior college, hahaha too funny. I forgot his name. He was a cool kid who drew bad ass art.

[@keenramps]

Alan Buma!

[@mendaciousreality8459]

@@keenrampsMy mate sells him percs haha

[@lazyskb]

lovin the music

[@TB0NEx]

Congratulations, looks sick

[@the_peaceful_penguin]

Very cool 😎

[@ryanrowe1975]

Congratulations Cory!

[@fukkingusernames]

Those ideas sound really cool. Film the lot, I'm subscribing for more developments big or small.

[@itsfour20]

Build it and they will come , it’s a venue , call it the AIR WALK B&B bowl and breakfast , I’ll come visit!!!

[@Dave3rdEyeArt]

So crazy!!!!!!!

[@OurBMX]

Place is super fun, congrats! I rode it a year or two back and was hoping to come check it out again this winter...day sessions available for respectful humans on bikes?

[@hmmmmidk]

Awesome!!!

[@BronzedTube]

I cant wait to watch andy anderson go ham here for hours.

[@madlads5017]

desert skate ranch for life, history matters.. especially skate history

[@Purpmaster]

So sick congrats! The Shredders Oasis!

[@TTEREVE]

old man curb land sounds sick

[@jauki2742]

Please document the Process of it would be thrilled to see the project thrive!!!

[@Shorepoundsound]

So stoked for you 100%

[@frankiew311]

Why isn't this titled making Woodward without it being Woodward. 😂👊😜 Nah this is a sick idea and a great park. Stoked to see it all finished. Going on three years with my backyard keen ramp and love it 🤘

[@fakiewilly]

I've been waiting for this video. The dream coke true.

[@jrocket559]

It would be awesome to see someone 360 grab that volcano shaped feature. Cool vid anyhow.

[@scotthargrovemedia]

This is gonna be so rad! Are you going to open to the public? I can imagine some legendary skate sessions with live music and campouts! Great idea!

[@romeisfallingagain]

amazing

[@darreno9874]

It's a great idea and with some work will be awesome. I'm not a skater but still pray you will succeed. God bless

[@vanpen1]

I was born there. Pump and grind is illl … can skate there one day ..

[@viperwolf2648]

id be living here all year round no doubt thats actually so sickk

[@deathbob091]

this is the stuff of dreams

[@drakejenkins8019]

I'll come visit you guys in the future when you get all your stuff together

[@pureskatesboii]

THIS IS SO COOL CORY IS THE MAN!

[@zacriley8946]

You need to bring Matthew from Powell here I could see him just smashing that park

[@tylerrudd5461]

Nice. Glad a skater jumped on that sale. Would have been a shame if that got torn out. That can turn into a awesome weekend party spot. Also props to the guy who got that vision started.

[@neonblack211]

Cory is a man of vision. Gawddamn

[@DavidPhillips-qn8rg]

Dope park

[@TeodorKuhn]

I love the guy 5050 the boat