Technology is your friend when it comes to finding skate terrain. The recently improved Google Maps satellite imagery is amazing to say the least and we used it to pick out some of the local skate spots around Portland. Combine this technology with a real estate search engine like Zillo and you have the perfect tools for finding those elusive backyard skate havens. Check out our aerial survey after the turn that includes the first five of the proposed nineteen Portland skate parks along with a few bonus spots. EPM “Orwellian Skatetopia” Out!
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Pier Park Skate Park
Glenhaven Skate Park
Holly Farm Skate Park
Gabriel Park Skate Park
Ed Benedict Skate Park
Tigard Skate Park
Battle Ground Skate Park
Vancouver Skate Park
Hmmm, that looks like a bowl and a half-pipe in the left side of this picture.
That mini ramp dates when the picture was taken! Very cool.
Hey, Vancouver bikepark.
Nice that the photos are sans graffiti.
Shhhh…
where is that backyard bowl?
Great info. Thanks for the killer skatepark photos and links. I am going to scout out some more.
Keep Rolling! Matt