The Parasite Skatepark began getting used in late September, 2014.
It became “official” on February 28, 2015. No city funds were used to build the skate park.
The Parasite Skate Park is located under I-610 where Paris Avenue and Pleasure Street meet.
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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 at NORDC and the St Bernard Recreation Center. Transitional Spaces cleans, maintains, and connects you to development at Parisite, while pushing for a skate-friendly New Orleans!
GUESS WHAT? Parisite Skatepark has launched a Kickstarter campaign. The goal is to raise $36,000 in 30 days. Every dollar raised goes directly to skateable ramps. The goal is to make the front of the park an amazing DIY flow-zone with master-crafted concrete ramps DESIGNED BY THE SKATERS OF PARISITE. Parisite exists because everyone chips in however they can, and this is no different – NO CITY FUNDING, just community support. Wanna watch the brand-new Kickstarter video? You may be in it! Click here to find out more, or visit bit.ly/parisite !
So much is happening! Celebrate wonderful sunny days at the park by donating via Kickstarter for great new prizes, or toss in a few hard-earned dollars in person and collect all the sick new merch we’ve been making! T-shirts, hoodies, caps, decks, posters, more.
Perhaps you read about Parisite in the latest Antigravity Magazine COVER STORY? Roll up your sleeves, spread the word however you can, and together let’s make this dream of NEW ORLEANS’ FIRST SKATEPARK become a reality.
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NORDC Parisite Skatepark Rules:
- Helmets are required of all users. Please ensure that your helmet fits properly and is certified for skateboarding and/or trick roller skating.
- Users are strongly encouraged to wear properly fitting: elbow pads, knee pads, wrist pads, and mouth guards.
- The only devices allowed in the skatepark facility are skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, inline skates, BMX bikes, and non-motorized scooters. All motorized devices and vehicles are prohibited.
- Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No glass containers, food, or beverages are allowed on the skating surface.
- No littering. Please use trash cans.
- No drugs, alcohol, firearms, or weapons will be permitted at this facility.
- No loud music, profanity, or disorderly behavior will be permitted at this facility.
- Be respectful of neighborhood; do not block driveways.
- Be respectful of the park. No graffiti or tagging is permitted.
- All organized events must have written approval from NORDC. If you wish to organize an event, please contact NORDC at (504) 658-3062.
- Animals are not permitted in the skate park.
- Users are prohibited from erecting unauthorized ramps, jumps, or making any other structural additions or changes inside or outside of the skate park area.
- NORDC reserves the right to revoke privileges from any individual who does not obey these rules, demonstrated unacceptable conduct, or for any other just cause.