Athens Skatepark Project

At Athens Skatepark Project, we know that skateparks enrich the lives of people in our community through recreation, exercise, engagement, and belonging. We are dedicated to increasing access to skateparks in and around Athens Clarke County. We collaborate with public and private agencies to expand and create safe, high-quality skateparks.


Get Involved!

Three ways to get involved:

We've raised 23% of our target so far! $23,000 of $100,000

Sign up for updates on how to contribute:

Sign up

Come to an event!

Upcoming events

Upcoming events:

Community meetings are the third Sunday of every month, 4:30pm at Skatepark of Athens (4440 Lexington Road). Next meeting: May 18

Skatepark of Athens 20th Birthday Bash!

What:

A whole festival of fun celebrating Skatepark of Athens' 20th birthday! There will be 9 bands, including Multiple Migs and 5-8. There are 5 food vendors, including the Cafe Racer Food Truck. Skateboard contests and events will be going on all day, including best trick, most creative trick, and kids only jam. Tony Hawk even shouted us out!

When:

April 19, noon til the lights go out (There will be generator powered lights after dark!)

Where:

Skatepark of Athens, 4440 Lexington Road, Athens, GA


Twilight Festival

What:

Athens Skatepark Project is bringing ramps to Athens classic bike race. There will be skateboarding and BMX demos, raffles, and more!

When:

April 26

Where:

The Twilight bike race, downtown Athens, in front of Little Italy


Winterville Marigold Festival

What:

A Winterville tradition: celebrating local artists and vendors each Spring. There will be food, music, vendors and much more. Athens Skatepark Project will be skating in the parade and has a location set for demos during the festival.

When:

May 10

Where:

The Marigold Festival, downtown Winterville


Our Road Map

  1. Form a non-profit
  2. Increase community support and awareness
  3. Raise Funds
  4. Get county approval
  5. Skatepark of Athens Phase 2 is built!
  6. Select next project: Greenway, West Side, Oconee, etc.

FAQ