Dresden's last skate hall in danger: Bundeship campaign started!
Dresden's last skate hall in danger: Bundeship campaign started!
in Dresden is currently very busy in the skate scene. The city's only skate hall, which is located in Reick, faces an urgently needed modernization. After 25 years the ramps are worn out there and a donation campaign to ensure the continued existence of this last weather-independent skate spots. The renovation costs around 170,000 euros, of which 130,000 euros are already secured by funding. The remaining 40,000 euros are to be collected by donations, sponsorship and own work.
Rick Hoffmann, the club board of Dresden Roll e.V. and East German skateboard champions, is currently compiling the first 20,000 euros for the first construction phase. This initial sum is important to start the basic renovation work. If the donation goal is being overwhelmed, the plans for a complete new building, which includes a chilled lounge and an outdoor miniramp, are in prospect. The association, which was founded in 2001, not only organizes regular courses and contests, but also has the goal of making Dresden a federal base for skateboarding.
Dresden as a skate hotspot
Dresden is anything but just a point of contact for skateboarders. The city has changed a lot in recent years and has become a real skate hotspot. Dresden magazine emphasizes that the city is modernized on the occasion of the boom of the skate scene of old skate parks and creates new areas in cooperation with clubs and urban planners. There are numerous skate parks that are suitable for all age groups and levels.
The following spots are particularly popular: The Klotzsche skate park , which was reopened in September 2023, is impressed with handmade concrete elements and a cozy atmosphere. The largest skate park in Dresden, the skate park Gorbitz , has also established itself as a top location. With a flow park design and an area of 3,300 m², it offers numerous options for skateboarders, BMXers and other roll athletes.The variety of skate parks in Dresden
Dresden has even more to offer: The skate park Lingnerallee is the largest of its kind in the city and a popular meeting place for all roller sports. However, modernization is also pending here. The city plans to upgrade this park in spring 2025. Further notes of skate parks are the Prohlis skate park, operated by Dresden rolls and in the typical 90s style, and the Skatepark Bahnhof-Mitte , which is primarily valued for its street driving opportunities.
| skate park | Details |
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| Skatepark Klotzsche | New opening: September 2023, handmade concrete elements. |
| skate park Gorbitz | largest skate park, opened November 2022, Flow Park design. |
| skate park lingnerallee | Popular meeting point, modernization planned for spring 2025. |
| skate hall dresden prohlis | ramp sport for beginners and advanced, expansion planned. |
| Skatepark Bahnhof-Mitte | focus on street driving, popular with skateboarders. |
Dresden's skate parks not only offer space for sports, but also for community and creativity. The city has recognized how important these spots are and actively promotes them. An exciting development that attracts both skateboarders and interested parties and continues to grow the young culture in Dresden. For further information on the fundraising campaign and to help, visit the Campaign here .
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| Ort | Klotzsche, Deutschland |
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