Trucks and Fins is a huge present to the whole skate community - not just for the skating people, but also for shops, builders and schools. Super easy to use and can't believe how complete it is.
Pascal Lieleg aka Official Bowlshit
KAP 686 Skateplaza, located in Cologne, Germany, was built in 2011 and designed by Metrobox Architekten. This unique skatepark was developed in response to the growing tension between local skaters and the city due to issues with skateboarding around Cologne Cathedral. To resolve this, the skaters formed an association, and the city worked closely with them to create a dedicated space. The resulting plaza, located at Rheinauhafen near the Rhine River, provides a skate-friendly public space that harmonizes with the urban landscape.
The skatepark's design moves away from traditional skatepark features like ramps and curves, focusing instead on recreating urban elements such as steps, edges, and ledges that skaters would find in city environments. The space also includes green areas, integrating seamlessly into the surrounding public square. This innovative design has made KAP 686 a significant part of Cologne’s urban culture, attracting both skaters and spectators alike.
Funded by the City of Cologne, the project cost approximately €500,000 and covers an area of 2,000 square meters. Built on a flood plain near the river, the park had to meet specific design challenges, such as ensuring that the surface remained smooth for skating while still allowing for proper drainage in case of flooding. Since its opening, the plaza has been a successful integration of sports and public space, drawing both locals and visitors.
This collaboration between skaters, architects, and the city government has transformed KAP 686 into an iconic skateboarding destination, revitalizing a previously lifeless section of Cologne's waterfront.
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Trucks and Fins is a huge present to the whole skate community - not just for the skating people, but also for shops, builders and schools. Super easy to use and can't believe how complete it is.
Pascal Lieleg aka Official Bowlshit
Trucks and Fins is a great resource for checking on local spots if you are traveling or planning a road trip! A one stop resource that is constantly updated with the newest projects as well as those bucket list locations worldwide. The intuitive UI features gps coordinates as well as useful information about shops nearby.
Architect Betonlandschaften
Trucks and Fins provide a great service. Its quick and easy to use and has such a vast amount of parks included, not just in the UK but worldwide. CANVAS Spaces support the cause and fully back what they are doing.
Our skate community has been crying out for a comprehensive guide to global skate spots. Trucks and Fins should be commended on their dedication to mapping the world's STOKE!
Maverick Skateparks
Trucks and Fins brings all of the world's skateparks to you all in one convenient place through their endless search for parks around the world. They have park locations, details, images, and more to help plan your next skate quest wherever that may take you. We appreciate their dedication and passion for skateboarding and the amazing gifts that skateparks and skate spots are.
Steve Zanco, Skatepark Respect
A big part of skateboarding is about finding Animal Chin - your spirit animal, or in other words: whatever gets you stoked. Could be the right people to roll with, or that special dream terrain. Trucks and Fins has all the best skate destinations in one place; a map of stoke in your hands.
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