90's Skate Spot Highlight: Burnside Park, Portland, OR

Burnside Skatepark is a world-famous outdoor skateboarding park located beneath the Burnside Bridge in Portland, Oregon. It was built by a group of local skateboarders, led by Mark "Red" Scott and his friend Monte, who started building the park in 1990. The park's construction was illegal, but the city officials eventually allowed the park to remain, as it had become a popular attraction for skaters from around the world. The original Burnside skatepark was built in a rough, DIY style, with a mixture of concrete and wood features. Over the years, the park has undergone numerous renovations and additions, but it has always maintained its raw, gritty character. The park has been a hub for the local skateboard scene for over three decades, and it has been featured in countless skateboarding videos and magazines. In addition to being a beloved local landmark, Burnside Skatepark has had a major impact on the broader skateboarding world. Its DIY ethos and rough, unpolished aesthetic have inspired countless skaters and skateparks around the world. The park has also hosted numerous competitions and events over the years, including the annual Burnside Halloween Jam. Despite its initial illegal construction, Burnside Skatepark has become a fixture of Portland's urban landscape, and a symbol of the city's progressive and inclusive culture. The park has been maintained and expanded over the years through the hard work and dedication of local volunteers, and it remains a beloved destination for skaters from all over the world.