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New Market, VA Skatepark

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This could be the worst skatepark in Virginia, if not in the USA. It really pains me to see something like this. This poor little park was put together with the best of intentions (really, I am being serious). I have seen better backyard ramps built by kids than this. Another problem is the layout. The two quarter pipes are so far away from each other to be of any use and they are not in front of any of the other ramps! To hit any of the "rails" you need to push like a mo-fo to gain any speed to get on the "lack of" fun box. It is a shame that all this hard work and money went into this. Thank god it is free to use! (who in their right mind pay to skate this?)



this is what happens when non-skateboarders try to build a skatepark!

	Here is the story... New Market, VA is a small town located at the bottom of Shenandoah County. They have a small, but active skater population that was using the town area for their sessions. Since the town didn't have the money for a skatepark, a local "baseball dad" took to the task of raising money, donated materials, etc and built the park.
While he probably meant well, it's obvious he knew nothing about skateparks or skateboards and had never been to a skatepark. He ordered some ramp plans. He lined up free asphalt for the pad, a fence, donated lumber and started building the ramps. The result you see in the photos - and the town wonders why the kids avoid the park. Read the posted rules... USE AT YOUR OWN RISK? No shit!- just don't fall on or around any of the ramps. The plywood was nailed, not screwed. Thin metal flashing was used instead of countersunk metal angle iron in most places. Thin flashing was used in the thresholds instead of steel. The list of dangerous mistakes goes on...


DIRECTIONS: If you really want to go to this place or just stop by for a laugh, take exit 264 off of I-81 (New Market) and head into town (East). Turn right after McDonalds. Follow that road about a mile, and it will lead into the town park. This "skatepark" is located across the parking lot from the pool.

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