Desert Dolphin Skatepark

Desert Dolphin Skatepark
Type	Skatepark
Location	Khempur, Rajasthan
Nearest city	Udaipur
Coordinates	24°45′07″N74°01′51″E / 24.7519°N 74.0307°E / 24.7519; 74.0307 .
Area	14,500 Sq. Ft.
Opened	September 2018
Operated by	Living Grace Foundation
Open	yes
Status	Open
Terrain	Concrete

Desert Dolphin Skatepark is a public skatepark located in Khempur, Rajasthan, India. It was constructed as a part of the Netflix original film Skater Girl and is now run as a public skatepark for the local community. It is one of India's largest skate parks. ^{[1] [2]}

Construction

The Skateapark was constructed as a central set for the film Skater Girl . After extensive location scouting, the filmmakers decided to build the skatepark in Khempur, Rajasthan. ^[3]

The skatepark was built in 45 days over 8 weeks during a challenging monsoon season. ^{[4] [5] [6]} Spanning over 14,500 square feet, the skatepark was designed by Holystoked Collective and 100 Ramps to accommodate skaters of all levels and has since become a hub for skateboarding enthusiasts in the region. The construction of the skatepark was driven by the film's narrative, which centers around a young girl's journey of empowerment through skateboarding, It was intentionally developed to provide the local youth with a new avenue for physical activity and creative expression and a means for change. The skatepark remains operational and continues to host various events and competitions, contributing to the growing skateboarding culture in India. ^[7] The Skatepark facilitates regular volunteer programs

Social impact

A workshop at the Desert Dolphin Skatepark with Skate Coach Anish Christopher

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 skaters from the community 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. The skatepark has an ongoing ^{[9] [10]}

References

1. Culture, Indian Skate (8 August 2020). "Netflix has acquired Desert Dolphin ⋆ Indian Skate Culture". Indian Skate Culture. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
2. Galuppo, Mia (6 August 2020). "Netflix Acquires Indian Skateboard Movie 'Desert Dolphin' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
3. "100 Ramps Skatepark Rajasthan". Confuzine Magazine. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
4. "Holystoked Skateboarding". Holystoked. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
5. "100 Ramps Construction Co". 100Ramps. 100 Ramps Construction Co. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
6. Coutinho, Natasha (17 May 2019). "Mac Mohan's Daughters Manjari and Vinati enter Bollywood with Indias first film on skateboarding". Mid-day. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
7. Nang, Tanvi (19 July 2021). "How This Filmmaker Duo Put India's Skateboarding Aspiration On The Global Map". Makers India. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
8. Karelia, Gopi (30 June 2021). "Kids From a Village Reach National Skating Championships, All Thanks to a New Park". The Better India . Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
9. Prisco, Isabella (26 July 2021). "Rajasthan's Largest Skate Park Affirms Gender Equality Through Sports". ELLE Decor (in Italian). Retrieved 24 March 2023.
10. "Desert Dolphin Skatepark". Desert Dolphin Skatepark. Retrieved 28 July 2021.

External links

• Official website