US EditionTony Hawk, Mark McMorris Help Open Skateboard Park Expansion in Smithers, B.C.
- Tony Hawk and Mark McMorris participated in a skateboard park expansion event on May 29, 2025, in Smithers, British Columbia.
- The event marked the completion of years of fundraising and construction efforts to renovate and enlarge the park, which was initially established in 1996 as the first skate park exclusively built for that purpose in the region north of Kamloops.
- The celebration included a pro skater demonstration and featured additions such as an eight-foot bowl, lighting, signage, benches, and plans for a shaded structure and water filling station.
- The expansion cost over $1 million, mostly sourced from fundraising, grants, and donations, with the community raising $1.8 million to enhance the park alongside Highway 16.
- This event highlights the community's commitment to skateboarding as accessible recreation, while Hawk and McMorris emphasized the importance of free play and local pride in such facilities.
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Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes surprise visit to B.C. mountain town to open skate park expansion
Tony Hawk, who revolutionized skateboarding with several new tricks and helped popularize the sport through his athletic performances and a line of video games, is in Smithers, B.C., to help celebrate the expansion of the mountain community's skate park.
Tony Hawk Surprises Community with Skate Park Expansion in Smithers, B.C.
timesng.com: SMITHERS, B.C. — Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk made a surprise appearance in the small mountain town of Smithers, British Columbia, on Thursday to honor the expansion of the local skate park. The event drew a crowd as the community celebrated the completion of a nearly $1 million project. Hawk, known for revolutionizing skateboarding and bringing […] This post Tony Hawk Surprises Community with Skate Park Expansion in Smithers, B.C. …
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