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The annual
Riverside Skate Jam is held at the end of the season, typically September or October, featuring judged competitions with 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes awarded for Juniors Micro Mini Ramp, Girls Micro Mini Ramp, Wall Ride, Vert Ramp under 40's and Vert Ramp Masters (40 and over).
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To bring attention to the neglected skatepark, Ian Clarke organized the annual
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Riverside
Skatepark, prior to the concrete remodel in 2019, was approximately 100 ft. by 300 ft. making it about 30,000 sq ft. Prior to the concrete remodeling, its main features were wooden ramps, the biggest being a
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Andy
Kessler Skatepark is a concrete skatepark built by California Skateparks consisting of a street plaza and a pool. It maintains a similar footprint as the original skatepark of approximately 30,000 square feet
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petitioned local elected officials and community board 7 to rename the skatepark after Andy
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Ian Clarke led permitted repairs with the cooperation of
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In 2012 Riverside skatepark had fallen into disrepair and had low attendance, Ian Clarke of
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Riverside Skatepark ramp repairs repairs Joe Rockman Noel Korman June 29th 2013
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led an effort on two fronts to preserve the historic skatepark.
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broke ground on a concrete remodel of the Riverside Skatepark.
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installed a plaque at the skatepark to honor Andy Kessler.
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