Eight important skateboard spots in Indianapolis, Indiana (2024)
1. Major Taylor Skatepark
Major Taylor Skatepark - Located on the west side of downtown Indianapolis, Major Taylor Skatepark is one of the largest and most well-known skateparks in the city. The park was built in 2014 and features a mix of street and transition elements, including ledges, rails, stairs, banks, bowls, and a snake run. The park is named after Marshall "Major" Taylor, a world champion cyclist who lived in Indianapolis in the early 1900s.2. Rhodius Park
Rhodius Park is a 70-acre park on the southwest side of Indianapolis that includes a skatepark, basketball courts, a playground, and more. The skatepark was built in 2007 and features a variety of street obstacles, including ledges, rails, stairs, and banks. The park is popular with skateboarders of all skill levels and is a great place to meet other skateboarders in the city.
3. Washington Street Skatepark
Washington Street Skatepark is one of the most iconic skateparks in the world, known for its massive concrete transitions and legendary sessions. The park was built in 1999 by Tony Hawk's Birdhouse Skateboards and features a 13-foot vert ramp, a 12-foot bowl, and a variety of other transitions and street elements. The park has hosted several professional skateboarding events over the years and is a must-visit destination for any serious skateboarder.
4. Indy DIY
Indy DIY is a DIY (do-it-yourself) skate spot located on the near east side of Indianapolis. The spot was built by local skateboarders in 2016 and features a variety of homemade obstacles, including banks, quarterpipes, and a concrete bowl. The spot is constantly evolving and is a great place to skate with friends and push your creativity.
5. Fort Harrison State Park
Fort Harrison State Park is a 1700-acre park on the northeast side of Indianapolis that includes hiking trails, fishing lakes, and a skatepark. The skatepark was built in 2019 and features a variety of street obstacles, including ledges, rails, stairs, and banks. The park is a great place to escape the city and enjoy a day of skateboarding in nature.6. Riverside Skatepark
Riverside Skatepark is a small, outdoor skatepark located on the near west side of Indianapolis. The park was built in 2015 and features a variety of street obstacles, including ledges, rails, stairs, and banks. The park is a popular spot for local skateboarders and is a great place to practice your skills and meet other skateboarders in the city.
7. Skatopia
Skatopia is a private skatepark located in rural southern Indiana, about an hour and a half drive from Indianapolis. The park was built by the legendary skateboarding pioneer Brewce Martin and features a variety of unique obstacles, including a giant bowl, a wooden halfpipe, and a mini ramp. The park is open to the public on select weekends throughout the year and is a must-visit destination for any serious skateboarder.
8. Brandi Fenton Memorial Park
Monument Circle is a historic landmark in downtown Indianapolis that features a large monument dedicated to the state's Civil War soldiers. The area around the monument is a popular spot for skateboarders, with a variety of ledges, stairs, and other street obstacles to skate.
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.
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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.
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