Empowering at-risk youth through skateboarding

A skateboarder does a grab trick in a bowl-shaped skate park. In the background is a watching crowd, palm trees, and the ocean.
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  • Adrift in Macao

    Book and Lyrics by Christopher Durang Music by Peter Melnick Directed by Sheryl Kaller 59E59 Theaters 59 East 59th Street The acclaimed playwright Christopher Durang likes to make a distinction between his satiric plays and his works of pure entertainment. His new musical, Adrift in Macao, which is receiving its New York premiere at 59E59…

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  • Seeing Colors

    Diversity beyond colorblind casting **** As a young actor in the early 1990s, David Hsieh racked up a hefty list of stage credits with the Northwest Asian American Theatre (NWAAT). It was good experience for the Chinese American actor, but—as evidenced by titles like Godzilla Comes to Little Tokyo and Yeb-Yang-Ah—the parts he landed were…

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  • Thank You For Smoking

    Directed by Jason Reitman Jason Reitman’s Thank You for Smoking pulls us into the world of Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), a slick PR whiz who makes his living speaking on behalf of the much-maligned tobacco industry. Though Nick’s job is understandably a thankless one, he carries it out with unapologetic pride, boasting about his ability…

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Learn to skate

Skatepark welcomes youth of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’ve never been on a board before, or you can already do tricks, there’s a place for you and something to learn.

Make new friends

Skateboarding is a social sport! Come hang out and meet some new friends to cheer you on while you skate. We have a strict no-bullying policy and maintain a supportive environment.

Close-up of a person riding a skateboard, focusing on their feet and the board. One foot is on the board, while the other foot is up, in motion. A skatepark is blurred in the background.

Skateboarding can teach people discipline, patience, and resiliency. It’s a great sport for kids with a lot of energy! We’ll help build up some structure and support in your life, all while you meet new people and have a ton of fun learning how to skateboard.


Visiting Coaches

Steph Harper. Buddy Sellers. Mehmet Farrow. Bob Lopez. Tammy Habich. Tye Barclay. Kaden Price. Lily Rivera. Chris Wright. Sammy Sanchez.