FDR Skatepark, Concrete skatepark under I-95 overpass in Philadelphia, United States.
FDR Skatepark is a concrete skatepark built under the Interstate 95 overpass in South Philadelphia. It is made up of several distinct areas, including a large bowl, mini ramps, a vert ramp, and open flat sections.
In the mid-1990s, local skaters started shaping the space themselves after the city of Philadelphia opened it as a legal place to skate, partly in response to growing restrictions at Love Park. What began as an informal project gradually grew into a permanent facility.
The concrete surfaces are covered with graffiti and murals made by skaters and local artists, and they change over time as new work appears. Walking through the park, visitors can see how closely skateboarding and street art are tied together in this corner of Philadelphia.
The park sits under a highway overpass, which means most of the riding areas stay dry even when it rains. It is open daily, and wearing protective gear is strongly recommended given the hard concrete surfaces throughout.
Some sections of the park have names given by the community, such as the Bunker and the Dome, and these names appear in skate videos watched around the world. This means the park is familiar to many skaters who have never set foot in Philadelphia.
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