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Marina del Rey
Skatepark

The infamous original · Fall 1978 — Fall 1981
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The infamous Marina del Rey Skatepark operated from 1978 to 1981 at 12980 Culver Boulevard in Marina del Rey.

The park was developed from concept by Dennis Ogden , a local surfer and skateboarder with a background in construction and architecture from Santa Monica City College.

By November 1978, the Marina del Rey Skatepark was up and running and would become part of Southern California’s early skateboarding history.

Three tiled pools. A 10-foot-deep half pipe. A capsule. Three bowls. A 230-yard slalom. And a huge freestyle area.

What Was There?

3 Tiled Pools
10′ Deep Half Pipe
Capsule
3 Bowls
230-Yard Slalom
Freestyle Area

Then / Now

Then
Original Marina del Rey Skatepark
Marina del Rey Skatepark
1978–1981 · 12980 Culver Boulevard
Now
VS.

The skatepark is gone, but the address isn’t. The Marina del Rey Skatepark operated here from 1978 to 1981. Explore the location on the map to see what occupies the old skatepark site today.

Where Was It?

The Marina del Rey Skatepark was located at 12980 Culver Boulevard. The skatepark is long gone, but this is where it once stood.

Watch the Old Park

More Marina del Rey Skatepark History

This page was originally based on information from the Marina del Rey Skatepark history website.

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