I'm just going to start by saying this—typically when I write about skateparks, it’s because they’re new, under construction, or just about to be open, but when the talented crew at Evergreen Skateparks posted this stunning aerial shot of the Meridian skatepark in Idaho recently, I had to shed some light on it.
This place is an absolute gem. Peep:
I’ve been seeing more parks designed like this lately—sort of like an infinite snake run with tons of fun in the midst of it all. The caption says “15,000 ft. of perpetual fun in Meridian, Idaho“ and I mean, I couldn’t have said it any better myself. 15,000 ft. of perpetual fun is right!
Also, I love when we get a bird's-eye view of skateparks—all skateparks—like this. It’s easy to sort of under appreciate the design and layouts of our favorite parks when we’re down on the ground. Shots like this really put them into perspective. Literally!
So many incredible skateparks opened this year! And there are more skatepark design and build companies out there than ever before, each bringing something fresh and unique to the game. There’s room for everyone to build, if you ask me. The more the merrier.
Plus, more skateparks equals more skateboarders, which means more skateboarding! More skate shops! More stoke for all ages; all walks of life. It’s rad.
Anyways, just really take a second to digest this place. Zoom in a bit if you have to. If you’re ever in or around Meridian, Idaho, do yourself a favor and hit this place up! I’ll promise to do the same. Shoutout to Evergreen for all their hard work this past year and all the years prior.
And shoutout to all the other skatepark design and build companies and squads out there for keeping the dream alive. Skateboarding is in good hands because of their hard work.
