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October 2, 2014 by Charlie London

Welcome to the very first Parisite Skatepark newsletter, Mouth of the Parisite! A lot of action has happened behind the scenes over the past year as Parisite gets ready to grow with new skateable areas, public spaces, and an official partnership with NORDC.

Did you know?? Parisite Skatepark is the only free public skatepark in New Orleans, built entirely by skaters and volunteers, named for its location along Paris Avenue beneath I-610. Skaters and advocates formed the non-profit Transitional Spaces and partnered with the City of New Orleans to make Parisite a full-fledged skatepark, along with the great folks with NORDC and the St Bernard Recreation Center. Transitional Spaces cleans, maintains, and connects you to the development of Parisite Skatepark, as well as pushing for a skater-friendly New Orleans!

Crews will break ground soon to install two new phases for Parisite Skatepark!

The Mississippi Grind (above, right) was floated down the Mississippi River to Parisite, designed by Spohn Ranch Skateparks and donated by Red Bull. Tulane City Center will build an entranceway, seating, skateable features, and stormwater retention planters (above, left + center) designed through a collaboration between Transitional Spaces and the Tulane School of Architecture.

Construction will be phased so Parisite remains skateable. Expect the Mississippi Grind to open in October, with Tulane City Center’s portions opening throughout the fall, and an official ribbon-cutting blowout in January!

Parisite Skatepark started as a Do-It-Yourself project , and we still rely on YOUR creativity and dedication to make it an amazing park. Clean-up crew meets at the picnic table every Saturday at noon. Come on out, keep Parisite fresh, and show your love!

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for upcoming events this fall, or get in touch (transitionalspacesnola@gmail.com) if you have other ideas! Spread the word to anyone and everyone!

If you want to support Parisite Skatepark financially, you can donate via parisitediy.org or talk to us in person. Donations are tax-deductible and go towards maintenance and future phases of the park.

Thanks and see you soon,
Parisite Skatepark/Transitional Spaces

Orleans Levee District

July 11, 2012 by Charlie London

report by Charlie London

Many thanks to Mr. Louis Capo of the Orleans Levee District and his army of hard working associates who mowed the grass on the bayou and edged the curbs along Moss Street today!

We all knew they were there but today’s mowing and edging project by the Orleans Levee District revealed numerous nutria holes all along the bayou today.

Bayou Boat Parade July 4th

June 25, 2012 by Charlie London

The very first Krewe of Kolossos boat parade
was held July 4, 2012 on Bayou St. John

photos and video by Charlie London

Krewe of Kolossos Bayou Boat Parade
Begins/ends on Bayou St. John at Orleans Avenue.

Participants of all ages are encouraged to paddle out in their canoes, pirogues, kayaks, row boats and rafts (prizes for creative crafts and costumes) to celebrate Independence Day, 5-8 Wed. They will join the Krewe of Kolossos and New Orleans artists and musicians on decorated, paddle-powered floats with costumed riders, music and floating subkrewes. Boat rentals will be available. Admission: Free. Call 905.2830, email kreweofkolossos@gmail.com or visit kolossos.org.

Up Comes a Bubbling Crude

May 23, 2012 by Charlie London

Neighbors have complained for months about the beautiful fresh water that’s been literally going down the drain near the intersection of Ponce de Leon and Vignaud in Faubourg St. John.

Today there is a new development! The water broke through the pavement this morning. One can see from the amount of algae that water has been leaking here for quite a while.

The problem is located at 3247 Ponce de Leon near the intersection of Vignaud Street in Faubourg St. John.

2012 Board Elected

December 14, 2011 by Charlie London

The 2012 Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association Executive Board was elected at tonight’s General Membership meeting at the Fair Grounds:

The following people were appointed to the FSJNA Advisory Board at the December 12th FSJNA Board meeting: