Lynch Family Skatepark, Skatepark under Zakim Bridge in Cambridge, United States
The Lynch Family Skatepark is a concrete skate park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, built on land left over from the Big Dig and operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. It lies beneath the Zakim Bridge, whose underside forms its roof, and holds bowls, ramps, rails and platforms for skateboarding and BMX riding.
Nancy Schon started this project in 2000 after recognizing that skateboarders lacked a dedicated space in the area. Her work with the Charles River Conservancy made the development of this facility possible.
This facility references notable locations from Boston's skateboarding past through its design, creating connections that skaters notice as they move through the space. The layout celebrates the local scene's roots while serving today's riders.
The skatepark opens early in the morning and stays open into the evening hours, with lights installed to allow riding after dark. The location under the bridge provides clear shelter and easy navigation once you arrive.
The park occupies land left over from the Big Dig, Boston's Central Artery tunnel project, and is operated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Sculptor Nancy Schon backed the project after finding skateboarders using her tortoise and hare sculptures in Copley Square because they had nowhere else to practise.
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