| Desert Dolphin Skatepark | |
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| Type | Skatepark |
| Location | Khempur, Rajasthan |
| Nearest city | Udaipur |
| Coordinates | 24°45′07″N74°01′51″E / 24.7519°N 74.0307°E . |
| Area | 14,500 Sq. Ft. |
| Opened | September 2018 |
| Operated by | Living Grace Foundation |
| Terrain | Concrete |
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. It is one of India's largest skate parks. [1] [2]
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. [3]
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. [4]
The skatepark was built in partnership with Holystoked [5] and 100Ramps Construction Company [6] and is now run as a free community skatepark. [7] [6]
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. [8] The Desert Dolphin Skatepark continues to impact the lives of children through the many workshops, training and resident volunteers. [9] [10]
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