Desert Dolphin Skatepark

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Desert Dolphin Skatepark
Desert Dolphin Skatepark Janthavy Norton.jpg
TypeSkatepark
Location
Nearest cityUdaipur
Coordinates24°45′07″N 74°01′51″E / 24.7519°N 74.0307°E / 24.7519; 74.0307Coordinates: 24°45′07″N 74°01′51″E / 24.7519°N 74.0307°E / 24.7519; 74.0307.
Area14,500 Sq. Ft.
OpenedSeptember 2018
Operated by
TerrainConcrete

Desert Dolphin Skatepark was constructed as a part of the Netflix original film Skater Girl and is now a free public skatepark located in Khempur, Rajasthan.

Construction[]

As the central set of the film Skater Girl, the filmmakers decided to build Rajasthan's first and one of India's largest skateparks in Khempur, Rajasthan.[1]

The skatepark was built in 45 days over 8 weeks during a challenging monsoon season. The Park spans over 14,500 sq.ft and is situated on a one acre campus. The park was built and is managed by the Makijany Sisters.[2]

The skatepark was built in partnership with Holystoked[3] and 100Ramps Construction Company[4] and is now run as a free community skatepark.[5][6]

Social Impact[]

The social impact of skateboarding continues to positively influence the children of the local villages. The training and the access to a world class facility enabled four rural skaters who had never stepped on a skateboard before the park was built, to represent Rajasthan in the National Skateboarding Championship in Chandigarh, April 2021.[7] The Desert Dolphin Skatepark continues to impact the lives of children through the many workshops, training and resident volunteers.[8]

A workshop at the Desert Dolphin Skatepark with Skate Coach Anish Christopher

References[]

  1. ^ "100 Ramps Skatepark Rajasthan". Confuzine Magazine. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  2. ^ Nang, Tanvi (19 July 2021). "How This Filmmaker Duo Put India's Skateboarding Aspiration On The Global Map". Makers India. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Holystoked Skateboarding". Holystoked. . Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "100 Ramps Construction Co". 100Ramps. 100 Ramps Construction Co. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  5. ^ Coutinho, Natasha (17 May 2019). "Mac Mohan's Daughters Manjari and Vinati enter Bollywood with Indias first film on skateboarding". Mid-day.
  6. ^ "100 Ramps Construction Co". 100Ramps. 100 Ramps Construction Co. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  7. ^ Karelia, Gopi (2021-06-30). "Kids From a Village Reach National Skating Championships, All Thanks to a New Park". The Better India. Archived from the original on 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  8. ^ "Desert Dolphin Skatepark". Desert Dolphin Skatepark. Retrieved July 28, 2021.

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