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The Watts Skatepark Opening Photos

It took over 15 years, but the Watts neighborhood in LA finally got a skatepark. Atiba went down to check the opening with Spanky, Cordano, Malto and a host of adaptive skaters. Get a preview of the plaza here.

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9131Heavy crew getting first looks

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9142It ain't just for the four-wheelers. Tracie Garacochea breaks in the new walls with a roll in

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9145Roll-on grinds, so hot right now

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9151Oh, you didn't know Dashawn can invert?

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9173Holy spirit stays activated in Watts

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9175Andy Hernandez couldn't resist a railslide

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9230Back to back with some guided assists, the adaptive skaters brave the drop

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9376It's officially open. Get down there for a session

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9430You might see Malto back Smithing

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9436Or Spanky slashing the purple stripe

WattsSkateparkOpening2025Atibaphoto 9439Either way, it's here for the kids of Watts and the next generation's already ripping

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