Blue Skies Skatepark - Albuquerque

Open now! and delighting New Mexico's skaters is Blue Sky Skate Park. Laid out over 4 acres of the Land of Enchantment on McLeod Rd., one block west of San Mateo, is the most beautiful concrete sculpture in America. Blue Sky was built under almost perfect conditions and the proof is in the park. B.S. was designed by Harwood Constr. of L.A. in conjunction with two New Mexican skate professionals: Marc Pegram and Bobby Halton. Three years of researching by these two paid off. Bobby was quality control and working every day on the construction. Scott Price and Assoc., one of the most respected and competent construction. companies in N. Mex. understood the importance of 100% communication and cooperation between the skaters. and the construction crew. They gave Bobby total control over the situation. The result was perfect harmony and a beautiful skateboard park.

The Blue Sky Park itself is still doing the finishing touches such as land scaping and putting in the pro shop. But the runs are open and HOT. The Total Rad is the main run designed to compete with New Mexico's super intense flood control channels. The 200' long, 50' wide, and 17' deep bowl not only turned out hotter than, the ditches but opened up all kinds of new doors to the local wildmen.

The park has something for everyone and the 120' intermediate run, with a pear shaped 12' bowl, is the perfect place to get into aerials. The Blue Sky team (formally Pop Tops) does daily exhibitions and are reaping the reward for three years of patience. The 180' half pipe is intense and challenging. It's 4' vert walls make it a tough one to wire.

The Blue Skies team, originally a freestyle team, now has its own. especially designed freestyle area: 70' x 50' with beautifully sloped 8' walls, a judging area, keyhole pool, and starting ramp all make Blue Sky a freestyler's paradise.

Many plans are under way to make Blue Sky a success. The plans include the grand opening (date not con firmed), visits from friends Tony Alva and Jay Adams, and dozens of special programs to aid everyone from beginners to the handicapped.

Bobby and Mare would personally like to thank everyone who stood by and encouraged our efforts. The names are too many to mention but y'all know who you are. We like everyone who can, to come down and see our baby and again, thanks to everyone.