Pier 62 Skatepark
| Pier 62 Skatepark | |
|---|---|
 Vans Bowl-A-Rama - 2012 | |
 | |
| Type | Skatepark |
| Location | Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°44′56″N 74°00′34″W / 40.748777°N 74.009422°W |
| Area | 15,000 Sq. Ft. |
| Opened | May 2010 |
| Operated by | State of New York City of New York Hudson River Park Trust |
| Open | 8:00 AM to dusk |
| Status | Open |
| Terrain | Concrete |
Pier 62 Skatepark is a public skatepark located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.[1] The skatepark, which opened in 2010, is located in Hudson River Park on Pier 62 overlooking the Hudson River.[2] Pier 62 Skatepark is notable as it is the only modern full size vert concrete transition skatepark in New York City.[1]
Pier 62 Skatepark can be accessed by entering Hudson River Park at 22nd Street.[2]
History[edit]
When it opened in May 2010, Pier 62 Skatepark was the first modern full size vert concrete transition skatepark in New York City.[3] The Skatepark was designed and built by California Skateparks/Site Design Group.[4]
Terrain[edit]
Pier 62 Skatepark is an oval shaped concrete skatepark of about 15,000 sq ft. Its main features are a 10-foot-deep pool, a flow area and a street section.[4][5]
The pool has three sections, a 6-ft shallow end, a 6-1/2 ft pocket and a 10 ft deep end that just goes to vert.[4]
The flow area offers a wide variety of banks, transitions, hips and roll in spots including an over vert clam-shell, the flow area is 9 Ft. at its deepest with vert.[4][6]
The street area features a 2 ft Wedge and a 3 ft Start Box, the Intermediate Fun Box including a 24 ft Ledge, a Kinked Flat Rail, and an 18 ft Ollie Ledge.[4]
Construction[edit]
Pier 62 Skatepark is notable as it is built on a challenging site, directly on top of Pier 62 in the Hudson River. It is constructed of a custom structural foam/concrete foundation system with cast-in-place concrete and shotcrete construction.[7]
Events[edit]
In August 2012 Converse hosted the Converse City Carnage event.[8] In October 2012, Vans hosted the Bowl-Arama event.[8]
Gallery of photos from Pier 62 Skatepark[edit]
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Pier 62 Skatepark Looking West -
Pier 62 Skatepark Flow Area Looking South -
Pier 62 Skatepark Flow Area Looking East -
Pier 62 Skatepark Street Area Looking West -
Pier 62 Skatepark Pool Looking West -
Pier 62 Skatepark Pool Looking South -
Pier 62 Skatepark Pool Looking East -
Skater dropping in at 62 - 2019 -
Andy Kessler Day - 2019 -
Andy Kessler Day - 2019 -
Andy Kessler Day - 2019 -
NYC Pool Series 2021 - hosted by NYC Skateboard Coalition
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Scenes From Around New York City". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ a b "The best skate parks in NYC for kids". Time Out New York Kids. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "Pier 62 Skatepark - Opening May 17th (2010)". May 13, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e "Pier 62 Skatepark". Hudson River Park.
- ^ "Skating Pier 62 and Corona Park". Urban Omnibus. June 21, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ Tempey, Nathan (April 13, 2017). "The 6 Best Skateparks In And Around NYC". Gothamist. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "Pier 62 Hudson River Skate Park". CaliforniaSkateparks.
- ^ a b "Today: Bowl-a-Rama NYC at Pier 62 Skate Park (2012)". October 6, 2012.