One of the earliest concrete skateparks built under/near a bridge/overpass was the Oasis in San Diego. It was a short lived park built during the skatepark boom of the late 70’s and early 80’s. The idea of using the space under bridges/overpasses for skatepark construction was not lost on the skater’s of Portland. Case in point, Burnside Skatepark, an oasis for the soul of skateboarding. Long live Burnside.
Dave Hupp has new video featuring some serious skating at Burnside. Word has it you can buy your copy at Shrunken Head or Cal Skates. Why wouldn’t you? More pics after the turn.
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The words say it all
Rebuilt cinder block wall
High wall halfpipe
It’ whatever you want it to be
Marek rolling
Whip it good
Martin getting familiar
Skaters bathing in the glow
How about Chaz pipe?
Marek, already familiar
That’s all folks!
The changes are pretty sweet. The video was good!