Join us at the Venice Skatepark’s 15th Anniversary on Oct. 26th – Venice Paparazzi | Venice Beach CA, Photo Agency, Community Info, News, Events

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks in conjunction with SkatePark Association International invite you to attend the 15th Anniversary of the Venice Beach Skatepark JAM on Saturday, October 26th, 10 a.m. -4:00 p.m. And Venice Paparazzi will be bringing our superfine, world famous Boomerang Photo Booth to add to the party!

About the Venice Skate Park:

This 16,000 sq. foot skatepark is one of the only in the world located on a beach. It features two bowls, a snake run and a street section with steps, rails and platforms. The design for the 2.5 million dollar park came “from local skaters and skating professionals” touts L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendal’s office. The facility, which opened Oct. 3 2009 took 10 months to build.

Fun fact 15 years ago Venice Paparazzi was on the scene for the meetings, ground breaking, and grand opening of the park.

Check out the throwback 2009 photo galleries below!

Jan. 31, 2009. Venice Skate Park Ground Breaking
Aug. 3, 2009 V.S.A and Recreation and Parks meeting
Oct. 3, 009. Le Grande VIP Skate Party
Oct. 3, 009. Grand Opening of the Venice Skate Park

Here was the 2009 official announcement from the City of Los Angeles:

Council member Bill Rosendahl joined professional and amateur skaters from around the country to celebrate the grand opening of the long awaited Venice Beach Skate Park. The Venice area is widely credited as the birthplace of modern skateboarding and skaters have long frequented the Ocean Front Walk area. When the City of Los Angeles renovated Venice Beach in 1999-2001, skaters demanded the City honor that legacy and build an official skate park. City officials responded, and this weekend a new 16,000 square foot skate facility now joins the many other distinctive attractions that are part of Venice ’s landscape. Design input from local skaters and skating professionals helped make the Venice Beach Skate Park one of the most challenging arenas for skaters to ride. The facility rivals other skate parks around the world but stands out as one of the only skate parks located on a beach. The $2.4 million project was paid from a variety of City funding sources secured by Rosendahl and his predecessors: Quimby Funds, Damson Oil Facility Restoration Funds, Venice Area Surplus Real Property Trust Funds and Capital Improvement Expenditure Programs.

About this photo: Grand opening of the Venice Skate Park Ribbon cutting in 2009 by Ger-I Lewis, Jessie Martinez, former Mayor Antonio Villagarosa, and former 11th Councilman Bill Rosendahl. Thanks to Ger-I and Jessie Martinez for helping bring the skatepark to Venice!