Tony Hawk: Build A Skatepark In Watts--Match Funds
Skatepark at Watts Towers (Los Angeles, CA)
Designer's concept of the multi-purpose skatepark at Watts Towers, whose plaza style allows for many uses, including public gatherings, performances, and festivals. The circular patterns throughout the landscape mimic the bases of the towers themselves as an architectural homage to the skatepark's landmark neighbor.
Tony Hawk Stands With Watts Youth
Tony Hawk presented the future beneficiaries of the skatepark at Watts Towers to his guests at the recent Tony Hawk: RIDE Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit in Beverly Hills, CA (10/11/09).
Tony Hawk Presents The Watts Skatepark
LA City Council Member Janice Hahn (District 15) joined Tony Hawk and several youth from Watts on-stage at the recent Tony Hawk: RIDE Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit, where Tony launched the fundraising effort to build a skatepark for the Watts community.
Watts Youth On The Red Carpet
Skaters from Watts shared the limelight with other Celebrity guests at the recent Tony Hawk: RIDE Presents Stand Up For Skateparks benefit in Beverly Hills, CA (10/11/09).