Representatives from Vans, Jack’s, California Skateparks and the City of Huntington Beach’s own mayor Matthew Harper each said a few words before turning the park over to the community to skate.FYI BMX on Wednesdays only. 10am - 7pm until the lights are installed.
“Vans is proud to finally share the Vans Off the Wall Skatepark with the community,” said Steve Van Doren, vice president of events and promotions. “It was a long time coming and we look forward to all of the great skating and events to come.”
The Vans Off the Wall Skatepark “SoCal Sole of Fame” ceremony took place in the afternoon as local Huntington Beach skate legends Christian Hosoi, Ed Templeton and Tosh Townend were the inaugural inductees. The three skaters each put their feet in cement and the impressions will remain there to be joined by others as a part of the skatepark to commemorate the significant contributions of local skateboarders in their community.
Designed in partnership with Vans and built by California Skateparks, the Vans Off the Wall Skatepark offers every terrain imaginable and is defined by an upper transition bowl area and a lower street plaza area tied together with Vans iconic checkerboard paving pattern weaved throughout the park. “Vans is extremely stoked to be able to provide this world-class park for all skateboarders and the community to enjoy as a lasting symbol of our commitment to them and our heritage,” said Justin Regan, Vans senior marketing manager.
The park is now open and free to the public.
For more information, www.vans.com
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