Author: Agnieszka Miłek
MOST ICONIC
The skatepark is already more than 10 years old... It all started with the symbolic Monument to the Hardship of Mining (created in 1986) - when the city had plans to demolish it, local skaters decided to take matters into their own hands, and so one of the largest skateplazes in Poland was created.
The spot was designed by Pawel Krê¿el in the 1990s, and the skatepark's area is 2,500 sq. m. with a concrete surface.
Originally, the spot looked quite different from what it looks like today - previously there was a mere monument with DIY obstacles.
Today there are, among others, such obstacles as - a three-stage manual pad, walls, tubes, pots, doubleset, downward drop railing and barcelona.
The symbol of the place is the sign "PTG" adopted as one of the obstacles - kicker.
What makes the place stand out? Definitely the enormity of the place, the PTG monument, and the marble that is everywhere - just like in the early days of the spot. The surface is unusual, because it's marble, which makes it smooth to ride on, plus you can get a nice speed, and falls don't hurt so much.
There is also a lot of flat - which gives ideal conditions for learning to ride or learning flat tricks.
The skateplaza is adapted for all disciplines, there are always a lot of people there and there is always someone riding, filming or just learning.
PTG is a very important place for Polish skateboarding, it can be described as a "legend spot". Skatespot has already "raised" several generations of famous skaters. In addition, you could meet the legends of the Polish and foreign skateboarding scene there.
One of the first Polish competitions took place there and some of the biggest events from the skateboarding climate are held there, including Redbull Mind the Gap. A custom characteristic of the place has already passed into history - if someone did a trick during the competition, it was considered a memorial.
As you know - areas near memorials are some of the favorite spots of skaters, but in this case the PTG memorial is "untouchable".
One thing is certain - PTG is iconic, a place with an atmosphere that connects generations.
Warsaw. 2014. Under the historic Poniatowski Bridge in the city center, there is an empty square where a shopping center is to be built. Over time, however, nothing changes there, and the place shines empty. According to one hypothesis, the owner was said to have gone into debt and left the country, which is why work on building the mall never began. At the same time, a group of Warsaw skateboard enthusiasts, decides to take over the place for their own purposes - they want a spot for local skaters in Warsaw - at that time the number of cool spots was rather in short supply. Thus is born the Shaber Bowl Association - consisting of a dozen or so enthusiasts, oriented towards one goal - to create a unique DIY spot for urban sports in Poland. What did it look like in practice? Shifting 100 tons of rubble, dismantling walls with bare hands, shifting 100 tons of concrete... The final result was a one-of-a-kind spot on the map of Poland with an area of as much as 2,000 m2 and a mass of attractions, in which the history of its creation plays a key role. Shaber - means a certain kind of theft, looting of property, that's why shaber bowl can be called a stolen bowl. It's a place with a soul, where everyone can feel free, and history proves that sometimes it's worth going against the grain.
Unfortunately, in October 2023, during the renovation of the Poniatowski Bridge, one of the bowling walls was demolished. HERE you can follow the fate of the bowling alley in real time!
From skaters for skaters - that's how the whole place could be summed up in a nutshell, including its history, which is as interesting as the place itself.
The Krakow Bowl was built more than 10 years ago in the former Forum Hotel, on the site of an abandoned swimming pool, which over time was converted into a bowl. To this day you can still see old tiles under the plywood floor - remnants of the hotel's swimming pool.
This is a very interesting and important development, the bowl was the first indoor facility of its kind in Poland.
How was this place created? It all started with the initiative of local skaters, who dreamed of building a bowl in such an unusual place. Further, cooperation was established with the Cracow company Techramps, which was the only one at that time (10 years ago!), offering materials for the construction of skatepark obstacles. Thanks to its help - the spot was supplemented with, among others, a barcelona, bench, corner, steep quarter or wall ride. In addition, skaters got plywood from Techramps and for a month they glued it together with their own hands. The place also had a number of "guardians" - including Maciek Heczko, who at the time was co-maintaining the place and decided to create a mini skatepark there. The main builders who helped develop the place were also Grzegorz Górski and Tomek Warzecha.
What does the bowl look like today? There is mainly a bowl in the former pool, a low bench for sliding, a quarter with pool coping and a pyramid with a large vertical walleye. The biggest asset of the spot is, of course, the bowl for going around, which allows you to practice confident and fast riding. Besides, the pool is covered, so you can ride there in summer and winter, although it's quite chilly there, so it's an advantage in summer.
Due to the site's extensive history, the bowl has changed hands all the time, but it's been in the hands of skaters all the time - it's currently taken care of by Youth Skateboards, which was founded by Mateusz Kowalewski, the main initiator of the bowl's new design. Vans is also a sponsor of the facility.
Pool Forum is a place where you can meet Krakow's skateboard scene experts, there are also a lot of climate events, so there is always something going on. The place has its own unique vibe - you can drop in there, talk and ride in the winter. Of interest - this is the only place of its kind where you can't ride a scooter.
And remember - entry for a symbolic ten!
Woodpark skatepark is the first indoor modular-concrete skatepark in Poland to be built in 2020. We had the opportunity to design and build it.
The spot consists of two sections:
- a fly wooden section on which you will find such equipment as roll-in, jumpbox, rezi jumpbox and quarter pipe with walleye and an additional rezi section
- a concrete street section, where you'll find such devices as quarter pips of different heights, a bank of ramps, two hubs with a marble slab, Poland's longest handrail, a funbox for two sides, a double-sided pole jam, a dubble set with two London gaps of varying difficulty and a handrail between them, a pyramid on one of the platforms, small stairs and additional handrails, Barcelons for two sides and a momentum bule for London gaps. An additional attraction is the cap over the entrance, which is also suitable for performing transfers over the entrance.
Sponsors of the facility are:
@malitabrand
@deskorolkacom
@crankkwear
@techramps
@vans_europe
Created by older skaters, this is the first year-round spot in the capital, besieged by young skaters, especially in the fall and winter. The name is meant to refer to the iconic Woodcamp, which organizes skateboard camps. Woodpark is a place where everyone can feel comfortable - both beginners and advanced riders. In line with this idea, there are thriving riding schools from all areas of extreme sports, considering that the place was launched only a year ago!
This is a place worth visiting while in Warsaw. It makes an impression.
AvePark is an emerging as a private investment, indoor skatepark in Warsaw, designed and built by Techramps. One of the few such indoor facilities in Poland and the second in Warsaw. The park covers an area of about 3,000 sqm. It is primarily a skatepark for aerial acrobatics, suitable for all sports. Initially, the park had only a small street section, but over time it was expanded to a larger one and more were added: park, junior and transfer sections. There is also a mini skatepark and a flying section outside. Currently, inside the Ave, you'll find, among other things, 4 jumpboxes for "flying," 2 quarter walleys, 2 rezi quartereams, a step up, a spin, and a sponge pool, which makes for an ideal warm-up section before starting on the large flying section. The string of spins and funboxes allows you to achieve really cool speed, but you have to be careful due to the park's rather slippery surface.
This is a high-level place, allowing you to ride all year round in good conditions.
The first skateplaza in Poland was created in 2011 from a project by Techramps by MPG Skateparks.
It is a skatepark with street architecture and obstacles that best imitate urban architecture.
Right next to the Boleslawice overpass is a huge sports facility, consisting of 3 pumptracks, a skatepark and a climbing wall. The SLO Concept design office is responsible for the design of the skatepark, while Altramps is responsible for the construction. As for the skatepark itself, it is typically street-oriented, and also features an open bowl for corner riding and plenty of space.
To move to a different climate, just go to our beautiful Polish Tatra Mountains, where skateboarding is doing quite well. The skatepark in the City Park at Krupówki, made by Dombud, is an ideal break from the city's overrun parks. Here we can catalyze tricks with a priceless view of the Tatra Mountains. The skatepark has a distinctive small bowl, and is the only official place to board - but on one condition - only in nice weather.
Woodcamp is a well-known skateboarding camp held every summer with youth in mind. The camp aims to teach young skaters how to ride a board and improve their riding style. The camp itself has been held for 20 years... however, in Przysucha - since 2007.
Located on a 5-acre lagoon, right next to the Radomka River, in the small town of Przysucha. The center itself consists of many attractions, and the Skatepark has been equipped with special obstacle courses combined with fall-absorbing mattresses, etc. - all with the aim of making learning to ride as safe as possible, keeping injuries to a minimum and minimizing discouragement. The skatepark area includes a 2,000-square-meter woodplaza, as well as a miniramp and bowl in an indoor area.
The Zielonka facility is a combination of a concrete skatepark and a modular Vert Ramp. The total riding surface is as much as 1470 m2. The facility has been divided into 4 sections.
The Kids zone is dedicated to the youngest lovers of urban sports. This section also serves as a warm-up zone, allowing young adepts to begin their extreme adventure in a safe environment.
The two-level Bowl is created for more experienced users who want to experience a real adrenaline rush. This element provides an unforgettable experience and the opportunity to perform the most demanding tricks.
In the Street section, street riding fans will find the perfect conditions to practice and hone their skills on obstacles, stairs and barriers.
The Park section will be the ideal surface for those who want to develop their skills in skatepark competitions. It is the perfect place to improve technique and experiment with different tricks.
The biggest attraction of the skatepark in Zielonka is the impressive Vert Ramp, 3.10 meters high!!!
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