Author Topic: Downhill parking garage skatepark (Read 3108 times)

tkp · « **on:** July 22, 2014, 06:20:33 AM »

I've had this idea in my head for a few years. Figured I should share it with the world before I forget about it again.

Anyways what are you thoughts on trying to get something like this built? Converting a parking garage into a multi level downhill skatepark. I'm thinking 3 or 4 stories.

It would be nice because the weather wouldn't have much of an affect on it if it was built properly.

headtowall · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:01:19 AM »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3ktErNoeyQ

this is the first thing that came to mind.

Seamus_McShamebag · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2014, 07:05:59 AM »

SERIOUSLY C'MON DO IT!

Fenzadill · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2014, 08:43:10 AM »

I feel like I've read this thread before.

RollingThunder · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2014, 09:04:46 AM »

I think it's a great idea. We used to setup stuff in an old parking garage downtown that was super fun during rainy days.

LifeHammered · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:01:10 AM »

I've had a similar idea for years brewing in my head but it's for an uphill parking garage skatepark

Jared · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2014, 11:09:11 AM »

There's so many good parking garages where I live, so many would be perfect for a DIY type spot for rainy days.

tkp · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2014, 12:03:21 PM »

Quote from: Jared on July 22, 2014, 11:09:11 AM

There's so many good parking garages where I live, so many would be perfect for a DIY type spot for rainy days.

are they currently being used commercially?

mattdlx · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:15:13 PM »

one or two of the builders featured in the new issue of Juice mention this concept. It definitely needs to see reality.

Iceman · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:01:10 PM »

build it here for even more fun

0:40

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOqg7hRrVqc

LOU.502 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2014, 05:46:33 PM »

They were supposed to do something like that when our park opened like 10 years ago. It was too good to be true.

Kevin Malone · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:53:54 AM »

Quote from: tkp on July 22, 2014, 06:20:33 AM

I've had this idea in my head for a few years. Figured I should share it with the world before I forget about it again.

Anyways what are you thoughts on trying to get something like this built? Converting a parking garage into a multi level downhill skatepark. I'm thinking 3 or 4 stories.

It would be nice because the weather wouldn't have much of an affect on it if it was built properly.

I remember the first time I smoked weed.

tkp · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:28:41 AM »

Quote from: mattdlx on July 22, 2014, 03:15:13 PM

one or two of the builders featured in the new issue of Juice mention this concept. It definitely needs to see reality.

is it possible for you to take a photo of the article of them talking about this? finding juice mag can be a bit tricky at times.

Quote from: LOU.502 on July 22, 2014, 05:46:33 PM

They were supposed to do something like that when our park opened like 10 years ago. It was too good to be true.

what park would that city be in?

tkp · « **Reply #13 on:** July 24, 2014, 01:35:34 PM »

juice magazine interviews with mentions of the parking garage skatepark

http://imgur.com/a/wna7f

skate_bored · « **Reply #14 on:** July 24, 2014, 01:49:02 PM »

this idea is great. the only issues i could see are the ceiling height if you are meaning that you'd build ramps with some height to them. Detroit probably has a ton of opportunities for this. I think that if you get a couple guys who know what they are doing to go in in weekends when the garage is empty and build some ledges in the right spot that look like they should be there then you could probably get away with it in a lot of places.

spool of cord · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2014, 03:20:03 PM »

at the one in ithaca new york theres some nice waxed ledges on the bottom level, as well as on the outside of the garage

Baron Samedi · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2014, 03:23:33 PM »

Quote from: Fenzadill on July 22, 2014, 08:43:10 AM

I feel like I've read this thread before.

Filip · « **Reply #17 on:** July 25, 2014, 02:39:24 AM »

I always skate the parking lot in Skate 3, shit is fun as hell. It would be pretty dope to skate something like that for real.

Bill · « **Reply #18 on:** July 25, 2014, 02:51:23 AM »

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TheDraught · « **Reply #19 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:50:54 PM »

great idea. low ceilings could be a problem though, especially for banks and quarters. parking garage constructors dont like to waste space.