Historic New York: From Streets to Skateparks
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a one-mile historic walk through the Lower East Side and Chinatown to explore the evolution of skateboarding in New York City. Visit iconic locations—including the Brooklyn Banks, Foley Square, Columbus Park, Kim-Lau Square, Alfred E. Smith Park, and Coleman Skatepark—and learn how these spaces shaped the city’s skate culture. This walk highlights the people, places, and moments that helped define skateboarding in NYC.
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Borough
- Manhattan
- Category
- History
About this event
Join the Urban Park Rangers for a one-mile historic walk through the Lower East Side and Chinatown to explore the evolution of skateboarding in New York City. Visit iconic locations—including the Brooklyn Banks, Foley Square, Columbus Park, Kim-Lau Square, Alfred E. Smith Park, and Coleman Skatepark—and learn how these spaces shaped the city’s skate culture. This walk highlights the people, places, and moments that helped define skateboarding in NYC.
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