Burnside is credited with the start of the DIY movement in the skateboarding industry. Its foundation lead to two of the largest skatepark-construction companies, Grindline Skateparks …

Oct 9, 2025 · Burnside Skatepark was created in the early 1990s by local skaters seeking shelter from Portland’s relentless rain. Built without permission at first, it became one of the earliest …

Created when some skaters covertly poured cement into the derelict space under the Burnside Bridge, it serves as a beacon, encouraging skaters to move to Portland.

Built without permission, by skateboarders and later sanctioned by the city, Burnside is the preeminent example of action. Burnside's unique growth and evolution -through the sweat and …

Oct 24, 2024 · More than 30 years ago, a group of Portlanders created their own skatepark under the Burnside Bridge, without any permission. The Burnside Skatepark is credited as the first …

Jun 19, 2025 · Three decades of destruction smashed into six minutes. Big ups to everyone who’s chipped in or got broke off under the bridge. Fuel the stoke and build your own. Clip and words …

Description: Underneath the Burnside bridge has been transformed into a very smooth concrete skate Mecca. It has been featured in several skate videos in the past and continues to be …

Built illegally by local skaters in 1990 under the Burnside Bridge, it was later legalized and supported by the city. Its rugged concrete structure, graffiti-covered walls, and DIY origins …

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To find this spot you need to get on Burnside Dr. and head East out of downtown Portland. You'll go across the Burnside bridge and have to take your next right.