"Built without permission, by skateboarders and later sanctioned by the city, Burnside is the preeminent example of action.... Like a magnifying glass in the sun, Burnside can witness a concentration of skill level unmatched anywhere. You can see crazy, crazy things there. Go, watch, learn, be humbled, excited and inspired. It is amazing."First Annual Skate Day for Kids!
Thursday, November 10
Burnside skate park presents the first annual skate days for kids!When? Monday and Tuesday December 19th and 20th.
Highlights
Pro skateboard instructors featuring Kevin Kowalski ,Cody Lockwood and many more.
Teaching skills such as:
safety tips
skate courtesy
Potty mouth prevention
park education and cleanup
Plus:
snacks
music to ride to
Lovely parting gifts (skate stickers ect.)
End of camp on Tuesday features miniature contest for those whom choose
to show off there skills and possibly win prizes!
Times:
10 am - 12 pm for 4 to 10 year old and 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm for 11 to 16 year old.
Minimum park donation 15 $ per day or 25$ for both days.
Helmets required (state law) pads recommended.
Please RSVP in advance by e-mail to burnsideskatepark@gmail.com.
That's it. Go skate!
Official Non-Profit Status
Thursday, September 15
Burnside skatepark is now officially a 501c3 non-profit organization! It took a while but it's a done deal now. We also have had to change our website URL from burnsideskatepark.com to burnsideskatepark.org. We let the .com expire and someone came in and bought it before we realized what had happened. But I think the .org fits a non-profit better than .com anyhow, so screw that fake skate mom site that thinks using our .com name will get them hits and sales. That's it. Go skate!
Happy 20 years Burnside
Thursday, October 28
I know I never update this site, but it's still alive. We'll post up some video or photos of the huge 20th Anniversary party this Halloween to show everyone what they missed...maybe.Just in case you're not aware, we have a page on facebook too. Come check us out and become a fan.
BURNSIDE FACEBOOK PAGE
That's it. Go skate!
New Burnside Bridgehead meeting
Thursday, December 17
For anyone interested, there will be a big meeting concerning the Burnside Bridgehead Project on Jan. 27 at bSide6 to see what the concept plans are for the empty lot next door to the park. I know this has been going on for almost 6 years now but we are fast-tracking this new project so hopefully it won't be such a lon...g process this time.If anybody thinks that they have a great idea that is reasonable, let's hear it. If you can't make the meeting I will compile all of the suggestions and take them with me to the meeting and discuss them with the architects and developers. All of them are totally on board with making sure the skatepark is taken care of so feel free to be creative. Just realize that the parking lot immediately North of the park is some of the most valuable property in Portland so we need to try to really make whatever we suggest fit in with whatever concept plans are shown.
Check the link for more details from the Portland Development Commision.
PDC Burnside Bridgehead page
You can also leave suggestions on our new facebook page
Burnside Skateparks facebook page
That's it. Go skate!
Who are these guys that kill it at Burnside? The plan is to interview a different local each month to get different views from the people that skate one of the best parks in the world.