The Story Behind America's Largest Skatepark

Learn the story behind America's largest skatepark. Hear how the locals got together to advocate for their skatepark needs with Skate DSM, and who stepped in to support along the way. Find out what top pros think of the space and go behind the scenes at the Dew Tour Olympic Qualifiers. This is the story of Lauridsen Skatepark in Des Moines, IA - Winner of a grant from The Skatepark Project. Featuring advocates Brad Anderson, Kevin Jones, Norm Sterzenbach and Jan Hill, along with industry insiders and pro skaters like Jagger Eaton, Sky Brown, Sean Malto, Ryan Sheckler, Amelia Brodka, Leticia Bufoni, Andy Anderson, Chris Pastras, Todd Richards, Dashawn Jordan, Mike Vallely, Samarria Brevard, Felipe Nunes, Axel Cruysberghs, Dan Mancina, Chris Gregson, Tracie Garacochea, Josh Friedberg, Alec Beck, Kim Woozy and more. To learn how to make a skatepark in your own town, head to www.skatepark.org and check out The Skatepark Project's KZbin page. To learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association, go to NRPA.org
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[@jfncho]

Its always weird to see this channel randomly pop up with a new vid.

[@Theskatenomad]

If you enjoy the old Ride Channel , i just start my own channel traveling around the world and showing the skate culture . I know you guys will enjoy it ! ❤️👊🏻

[@xantsumal9047]

being from iowa seeing this kinda coverage makes my heart warm thanks kevein and everyone for working so hard tto make this happen

[@skahler]

The part that's great about this is that the park is so big, you're not forced to be around any troublemakers if there are any around. They really got it right. Some of the public cement parks, like I can't go to them anymore because I hate the crowd that can sometimes be around. Having your own space is so... so crucial if you can get it. And you want to feel safe. It's wonderful. It's beautiful. I can't wait to see it, will have to go visit sometime. Can't remember if I've been through Iowa yet?

[@prestonpage4206]

This shit brought a year to my eye, I love when a community comes together to get something everyone wants even if it took 18 years

[@Spook958]

I live 3 hours away skated it once I can’t wait to skate it again. This is literally the most amazing park ever

[@SageIsTheName]

As someone who grew up in Des Moines and has personally skated this park I love it so much it remains one of my favorite places and to have it in the heart of Des Moines is such a beautiful thing

[@Splicer87]

It’s so cool that this is only 40 minutes from me at this point in my life. Haven’t been there yet, but I plan to learn skateboarding from people at this park.

[@KGDRAWROF]

Did you ever go?

[@Splicer87]

@@KGDRAWROF I did! It was amazing! Though I’m still not very good, the park is phenomenal!

[@0_____CJ-CJ______0]

You will be insane asf if you keep practicing with a park like that keep at it bro 💯@@Splicer87

[@yosselcontreras8772]

​@@Splicer87 im actually visiting it soon, just how big really is it? It's hard to tell what's part of the park and what isn't, either way it looks great

[@thomaskaracwilson]

As a skater from a Iowa, I’m glad the community is finally getting its due.

[@antman619]

It's so cool to see how many new skate parks they are making I was in the San diego news paper once cause in my city we didn't have a skate park or any where to skate so we always skated at this park by city hall they made for the city but it was supposed to be a skate park back in 2005..... now there is one across the street right across from the middle school

[@ryanrowe1975]

The whole sculpture of a park is a nice and cool skatepark in a great artwork, design, graphics, and excellent colors of Des Moines, Iowa! I am just subscribed to your channel 💯🔔👍🛹🏆💪

[@BK-tp3sg]

Show the locals ride Not the same old pros

[@ManyLegions88]

Wow, this is awesome! I need to visit here soon!

[@johnobrien54]

That park looks amazing , hopefully one day maybe

[@TheMorganMonroeShow]

Stoked 🤙🏼

[@HsvPeavey]

Such an amazing park!

[@rajs4719]

Well done to these guys. Who do we have to fight so hard (18 years in this case) to get a skatepark built. It's crazy

[@Jonnys_Adventrues]

Love this skatepark so Much! 🤙🏽 And it’s one all Never Forget.

[@graxjpg]

This is bigger than the one in spring texas?

[@joey9734]

thanks Kev

[@Veilure]

This is awesome! Now all we need is some decent American parkour parks...

[@TorysSideQuests]

I skated here this summer and wow! It literally has something for everyone, if you are a professional or you just got a skateboard yesterday there is a section for you. The ramp shown at 4:16 , when I was there a guy flew up over that and smacked his head HARD on the ground with no helmet. Lots of blood. Overall a great park and like they say in the video the atmosphere is awesome.

[@bigskyoffgrid8895]

Way cool!!!

[@i_have_brain_damage6829]

Amazing

[@Hamuelin]

Interesting! The audio and some edits (like at 1:43) are a bit whacked though. Seems like the mics picked up the background audio too much, but then the music on top of that is making it messy. And the cut overlaping

[@130world1]

Park looks super promising👌

[@alittlecrinkley232]

Very nice park, That front flip nose pick by that Chris dude though.

[@garrettboomerbender]

3:13 Lizzie in the home state! That's what's up!

[@nathanielwilliams1318]

Where getting a new skatepark in my home town in cedar rapids iowa I can't wait

[@WolfWould]

Very stoked to see nice concrete parks and not more of the crap prefab parks.

[@FlatoniaMJLProductions]

pretty f'n sick.. :)

[@_jase]

Those letters look so fun to skate

[@numberoneappgames]

Good for those kids. Their all gonna be healthier because they can enjoy their hobby/sport without issues.

[@JM1675]

0:55 I'm glad to see Bruce Willis actively engaging with the skate scene.

[@kayvahn2141]

would be cool if jobs in des moines actually paid enough to live there

[@lotwizzard1748]

🔔🔨🏆

[@garrettboomerbender]

And Mike V at 5:07 What's really good

[@SLVNTGOONZ]

MORE SPENCER NUZZI TUTORIALS PLEASE

[@burnsraps7884]

I want to go this skatepark

[@rockbandgamer]

That letter sculpture that can be skated is so sick.

[@noahbates8425]

In case y’all missed, the rails are representative of the bridges

[@xNOWISONx]

To this day kids are still skating downtown 😂

[@lotwizzard1748]

street skating will live 4ever

[@littleranger7854]

1:26 on the right a man bit the dust

[@FerdinandZebua]

Andy Anderson spotted! _EDIT:_ Twice!

[@FerdinandZebua]

Also jeebus: 17 years!? Wow. Major respect for sticking it. 🤘

[@welovebrandon8359]

Will the women's division now be a class B men's division?

[@saadmasood1467]

Tony hawk should still skate miss him allot

[@pointlessfailure]

He was shot in a pedophile ring bust and died instantly.

[@kvan42697]

He does....

[@garrettboomerbender]

Well he broke his femer so...

[@SpitefulAZ]

Was it shut down or closed during lock down?

[@johnscott2076]

Why would it be? It’s outside in the sunshine, in the land of the free and home of the brave.

[@psychologienerd7546]

7:05 nicest looking uniform ive ever seen on a cop

[@636sunny]

hometown 🫶🏽

[@switchmallgrab]

I want one

[@Finallybianca]

Lizzie looked like she was enjoying the Japanese Garden

[@FuncaliciousFeet]

Wow!

[@rengood4270]

Sk8board is not a crime!!!! Thats the point.

[@DunderHead.5000]

At least they're not as close minded there as here. My only question is why build America's largest skatepark in a place you can only use it half the due to sub-zero temperatures.

[@sethc758]

Lol the grassy gnoles 😂

[@fuxkyoshitt674]

Spring skatepark the largest

[@PwnedGhost]

i know the guy at subsect lol

[@shortround3501]

Just Down The Street.

[@flipm6675]

RIP MARK WATERS 🕊🙏🏽Rad park!

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

Nothing beats free range. Everything is becoming so sectioned and systemized. Everything must be controlled. I think parks are cool and should exist tho. Its not dualistic. . But this video man..damn. so American with the emo music on top as well. Relax

[@johnnyraven8178]

Is this really bigger than skatetopia? Like technically skatetopia is multiple acres big

[@Finallybianca]

This is the largest PUBLIC skatepark by square footage of usable space

[@lotwizzard1748]

oops. spring tx lost its title

[@madmyers8356]

Why did y’all film the curb like it’s so bad that skater skate steet

[@scottlopez9089]

What the heck ride channel still post content....

[@beeeeej]

This channel might have the smallest viewer base for a channel with this sub count on all of KZbin.

[@StanleyKubick1]

imagine having 1.7M subs, and not trying to do anything with that clout

[@silentvhs2835]

They barely show the park.

[@johnmarkezvarner4377]

#TonyHawk #Peperment 😐

[@FRIGIDBASTARDS]

0:40 sir, respectfully. we still gonna destroy your city.

[@silverfishing8960]

I’m there every night and somebody needs to fix the bum/meth addicts problem

[@deputydave1234]

Wrong on the largest skate park. FDR surpassed 88,000' over a decade ago?

[@armkidmustang]

RIP local street skating

[@Iurkerlight]

First?

[@saadmasood1467]

Lol yea

[@anleblan]

i thought this would be a video showing the park, not a video about people talking about the park the whole time. barely showed any sick tricks

[@bugballsy8569]

Yeah, not enough to make me visit Iowa. I’d rather die

[@Maelsethe420]

"cennered in iowa" cenTered xD i bet you say granite instead of granted aswell xD you realise granite is a rock right american ? xD

[@johnscott2076]

Nobody axed you’re open yawn

[@Maelsethe420]

@@johnscott2076 loooool i see what you did there xD you realise you're just proving my point right xD

[@bball1777]

Cool! "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son (Jesus), that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 Jesus loves you!

[@ShotofJack]

Wow that's crazy I just drove 6 hours from Wisconsin to get there the same day this was posted! It really is an awesome skate park! This channel will really get people coming to see it I bet! 🔥💯💪🛹🛹🛹

[@mauricechowder]

Gross.