Ten important skateboard spots in Belem, Brazil
Complexo Feliz Lusitânia (Feliz Lusitânia Complex)
Complexo Feliz Lusitânia, or Feliz Lusitânia Complex, is a popular skateboarding spot in Belém, equipped with various street-style obstacles, ramps, and rails. The complex's central location and well-designed features make it a favorite destination for skateboarders of all levels.
Praça Batista Campos (Batista Campos Square)
Praça Batista Campos, or Batista Campos Square, is a historical square in Belém with a mix of colonial buildings and modern structures. The square's smooth surfaces and urban elements offer skateboarders a dynamic setting to showcase their skills and creativity.
Skatepark do Utinga
Skatepark do Utinga is a well-equipped skateboarding spot located within Utinga State Park. The skatepark features various ramps, bowls, and street-style obstacles, providing skateboarders with a diverse skateboarding experience amidst natural beauty.
Estação das Docas (Docks Station)
Estação das Docas, or Docks Station, is a waterfront complex with a mix of restaurants, shops, and cultural spaces. The complex's smooth walkways and scenic views of the river attract skateboarders seeking a unique urban environment for riding.
Praça da República (Republic Square)
Praça da República, or Republic Square, is a historical square in Belém with beautiful gardens and monuments. The square's unique setting offers skateboarders a challenging and visually appealing environment to ride.
Skate Plaza Val-de-Cans
Skate Plaza Val-de-Cans is a well-known skateboarding spot with various street-style obstacles, such as stairs, ledges, and rails. The plaza's urban design and challenging features cater to skateboarders seeking to explore creative lines and test their skills.
Bosque Rodrigues Alves (Rodrigues Alves Grove)
Bosque Rodrigues Alves, or Rodrigues Alves Grove, is a large botanical garden in Belém with smooth paths and lush greenery. The grove's serene ambiance and beautiful landscapes provide skateboarders with an inviting space to ride and appreciate the beauty of nature.
Mangal das Garças (Egret's Mangrove)
Mangal das Garças, or Egret's Mangrove, is a unique ecological park with walkways and observation towers. The park's smooth surfaces and serene atmosphere offer skateboarders an inviting space to ride and enjoy leisurely sessions.
Parque do Utinga (Utinga Park)
Parque do Utinga, or Utinga Park, is a vast natural park with well-paved paths and open spaces. The park's serene ambiance and scenic landscapes provide skateboarders with an inviting space to ride and enjoy the outdoors.
Praça do Canarinho (Canarinho Square)
Praça do Canarinho, or Canarinho Square, is a lively square in Belém with a mix of restaurants and shops. The square's smooth surfaces and wide-open areas offer skateboarders a dynamic setting to showcase their skills and socialize with others.
Skateboarding is tribal and most locals are welcoming, but if you're new to a spot, or just passing through, have respect for the locals. Listen. Be smart. Have fun.
A human being
Art can change the world – and everybody is an artist. Those who scribble stickmen. Those who paint chapel ceilings. Those who tattoo biceps. Those who are careful with pigment on canvas. Those who create fantasy characters. Those who paint pet portraits. Those who yarn bomb. Those who write poems on crappy old cardboard.
My art lives on the bottom of skateboard decks. It's designed for you to destroy. For you, the rider, my art may come second to the deck’s ability to perform – and that’s awesome. To me, art comes first. Always.
It’s how I think. It’s who I am. It’s what I am.
A machine
This article has been created with the help of artificial intelligence platforms ChatGPT and Bard. If there are inaccuracies or there are opportunities for improvement, please let me know.
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