Sep 15, 2026
Craig Johnson, Skateboarding Hall of Famer, Names Bachman Lake in D Magazine
D Magazine asked Skateboarding Hall of Famer Craig Johnson where the best place to skate in Dallas is. His answer: the Bachman Lake Skatepark.
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Nov 27, 2022
Garland Skaters Successfully Partner with the City of Garland to Build Texas’ Second Largest Skatepark
Learn about the Garland Skatepark opening and how the community made it happen
Nov 9, 2019
The Dallas Skatepark Design RFQ Has Arrived!
The Dallas Skatepark Design RFQ has arrived!
Apr 13, 2019
The Garland Skatepark Project Breaks Through!
Welcome to the Skate-ocracy, where citizens can give their input to the amazing new Garland Skatepark that is under development
Sep 23, 2018
Skateboard Art for A Good Cause in Dallas - October 6 at Guapo Skateboards
Sep 14, 2018
The Texas Skateboard Museum arrives in Dallas
Texas Skateboarding Museum, Guapo, Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX Artwork by Justin McGuffin
Aug 5, 2018
The Coolest Girls in Dallas are at Guapo
Guapo Skateboards played host to the first monthly Skate Jam on Sunday during their regularly scheduled ‘Girls Sesh’. The many skaters in attendance were probably the coolest people in Dallas, and you should have been there!
Jun 18, 2018
Ryan Crane is a One Man Skateboard Renaissance
Ryan Crane is an architectural visualization designer, skatepark designer, skateboard community advocate and competition skater.
Jun 7, 2018
4DWN Skatepark hosts the Craig Johnson Bowl Jam, June 2 2018
Apr 18, 2018
Skateboarding is a 2020 Olympic Sport in Tokyo
Mar 27, 2018
Downtown Dallas Skyline Skate Session at Klyde Warren Park
Downtown Dallas hosted huge crowds for mini ramp skate demo with help from local skatepark 4DWN, Klyde Warren Park and Nissan
Mar 24, 2018
The Colony Skatepark Goes Concrete
The Colony did an amazing job transforming their skatepark from modular to permanent in partnership with New Line & SPA Skateparks
Mar 19, 2018
Beyond Concrete, Part Three: Real Skatepark Examples
Examples of the Best Skateparks Designs, Courtesy New Line & SPA Skateparks
Mar 19, 2018
Beyond Concrete, Part Two: Ideas for a Great Dallas Skatepark
Our Three Part Series about Making Great Parks in Dallas TX Beyond Concrete, Skateparks as a Hub of Sport, Art and Community
Feb 28, 2018
What is your favorite skate park in Dallas?
Community Survey on DFW's favorite skateparks. Vote as many times as you like
Feb 23, 2018
Dear St. Francis (Skatepark), We Love You
Learn the story of Dallas' much loved St. Francis Skatepark and how it inspired the mission of Skateparks for Dallas
Feb 18, 2018
Shred Social Interviews Clinton Haley
Eric Kuhns is a Dallas skater and blogger who did an amazing interview with our founder Clinton Haley. Check out the rest of his blog!
Feb 16, 2018
Skateparks Near Me (DFW Metroplex Edition)
Learn where the skate park nearest you is, via this embedded Google Map... Click on the park, learn how much skate-able area there is (in square feet), and then click the map to get directions.
Feb 8, 2018
Interview with 2017's King of Guapo, Marshall Stinson
Feb 8, 2018
Skateparks for Dallas Sticker Survey
Community Survey: What image should Skateparks for Dallas' put on its first sticker?
Jan 19, 2018
The Golden Age of DFW Skatepark Construction is Now
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has built nearly 300K square feet of concrete skatepark since 2005. With the City of Dallas allocating $4M from the 2017 bond program to a new park, learn about the Best Public Skateparks in DFW
Jan 19, 2018
Skate Doc: Adidas Skateboarding's Nora Vasconcellos
Nora Vasconcellos is a professional skateboarder with Adidas Skateboarding. She has a 20 minute documentary about her journey to becoming one of the top skaters in the world, and the challenges she has overcome to achieve it.
Jan 19, 2018
Skatepark Builders of DFW's Best Public Parks (Updated)
Since Dallas is building a new skatepark as part of the 2017 Bond program, Skateparks for Dallas wanted to learn who built the existing parks in DFW, and who the best park builders in the country were. Here is our first report on the subject
Jan 14, 2018
Community Service Highlight: Teach Kids Skateboarding to Build Life Skills
SwitchLife.org is a non-profit that teaches kids life skills through skateboarding. This free program is run by Josh & Sarah Hurley, through donations of equipment and time.
Jan 9, 2018
Bachman skatepark shoutout on TC Fleming's podcast
List to TC Fleming's podcast regarding the Dallas Bond... includes a nice mention of skateparks for Dallas
Dec 16, 2017
FTL Family meets Dallas City Council to Champion St. Francis Skatepark Renewal
Local skaters from For the Love Family met with Dallas City Council Member Kevin Felder to champion renewal and safety at St Francis Skatepark in East Dallas
Nov 7, 2017
CentralTrack.com covers Skateparks for Dallas
Central Track has been a supporter of the city and the skate community for a long time. Check out this great post about SKateparks for Dallas, and search their site for D-Town Throwdown for some great skate photos
Oct 25, 2017
Voting in the Dallas Bond Election - November 7
Information about how to vote in the November 7 Election
Oct 22, 2017
Bachman Lake Visit October 22
Future home of the city skatepark near you, at Dallas's Bachman Lake Park
Oct 13, 2017
Skate Park Advocacy for the Non-Skater
I go for runs around White Rock Lake and ride bikes with my kids, but I support a skatepark for Dallas... find out why