Parisite skate park forges community

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One skater pushes off as another watches on at Parisite DIY Skatepark. Skate parks serve as a hub for people to get together and practice their tricks and skills. Photo credit: Hannah Renton

Valerie Cronenbold and Cristo Dulom
March 29, 2021

Parisite DIY Skate Park is a public, safe space for those interested in the sport of wheels and trunks. It is New Orleans’s first skater-built park, which often hosts Ladies Nights with live DJs for ambience.

Skaters of all abilities and experience levels can come together at the skate park to dig into the many different features that it offers.

Often filled with young crowds, its ramps and quarter pipes exist for leisure and sport, ready for those willing to brave any fall.

On top of skating and live DJs, many people find a community at Parisite, bonding with others by bringing their dogs and filming their tricks for social media.

Two skateboarders take a break from skating to pet a dog at Parisite DIY Skatepark. Skateboarders like these find a community at skate parks.
Two skateboarders take a break from skating to pet a dog at Parisite DIY Skatepark. Skateboarders like these find a community at skate parks. Photo credit: Hannah Renton
A skateboarder prepares to skate down a ramp at Parisite DIY Skatepark. Skateboarders have many options to build their skating skills at places like this.
A skateboarder prepares to skate down a ramp at Parisite DIY Skatepark. Skateboarders have many options to build their skating skills at places like this. Photo credit: Hannah Renton
A skaterw grinds on a quarterpipeat a Parisite DIY Skatepark. Skateboarders find a community with others at places like this.
A skaterw grinds on a quarterpipeat a Parisite DIY Skatepark. Skateboarders find a community with others at places like this. Photo credit: Hannah Renton