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Pier 62 Skatepark

Coordinates: 40°44′56″N 74°00′34″W / 40.748777°N 74.009422°W / 40.748777; -74.009422
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Pier 62 Skatepark
Vans Bowl-A-Rama - 2012
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TypeSkatepark
LocationChelsea, Manhattan, New York City
Coordinates40°44′56″N 74°00′34″W / 40.748777°N 74.009422°W / 40.748777; -74.009422
Area15,000 Sq. Ft.
OpenedMay 2010
Operated byState of New York
City of New York
Hudson River Park Trust
Open8:00 AM to dusk
StatusOpen
TerrainConcrete

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

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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

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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

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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

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In August 2012 Converse hosted the Converse City Carnage event.[8] In October 2012, Vans hosted the Bowl-Arama event.[8]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Scenes From Around New York City". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "The best skate parks in NYC for kids". Time Out New York Kids. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  3. ^ "Pier 62 Skatepark - Opening May 17th (2010)". May 13, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Pier 62 Skatepark". Hudson River Park.
  5. ^ "Skating Pier 62 and Corona Park". Urban Omnibus. June 21, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Tempey, Nathan (April 13, 2017). "The 6 Best Skateparks In And Around NYC". Gothamist. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  7. ^ "Pier 62 Hudson River Skate Park". CaliforniaSkateparks.
  8. ^ a b "Today: Bowl-a-Rama NYC at Pier 62 Skate Park (2012)". October 6, 2012.