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Pop-up skatepark in Cortez brings community together indoors

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Pop-up skatepark in Cortez brings community together indoors

Season 2025 Episode 45 | 2m 31s | CC

In Cortez, Colorado, local skaters transformed a shared warehouse into Beech St. Skatepark — a seasonal, indoor pop-up space that opens during winter and spring. Built by volunteers and funded by donations, the park offers ramps, art, free resources, and a welcoming community for skaters of all ages and backgrounds.

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