Sheesh - I got a bunch of emails for more pics …waaay more than I expected.
S’ok though - just have to find time to optimize, resize and post them.
Stay tuned - a brutha’s gotta work too, y’know.
For those into the street skating scene, a video is circulating from opening day and can be found [...]
Entries from July 2007
July 30, 2007
“More Pics, More Pics”
July 29, 2007
Brook Run Grand Opening
Here’s some pics shot by Christian Griffith for BrookRunSkateboardPark.com - enjoy.
Sick, shallow-end smith grind. Everyone above seemed to like it as well.
More smith sickness …just a little deeper.
Smooth frontside grind in the deep end of the peanut bowl
We shot a lot of photos of this session and also have the unedited, hi-res versions of them [...]
July 27, 2007
Skate Park Rules and Waivers
Brook Run Rules:
Skate Park Rules and Regulations
Skate waiver for kids under 18: (Need a parent’s signature)
Brook Run Skate Park Waiver Form for kids under 18
Skate waiver for old dudes: (18 and over)
Brook Run Skate Park Waiver for ages 18 and over
Read the rules, print out the waivers, fill’em out and show up at the park ready to skate. [...]
July 27, 2007
AJC Shoots a Pre-Session at Brook Run
Some skaters are getting the opportunity to test out the sweet ‘crete at Brook Run Skate Park before the grand opening. The AJC was there and shot some great photos …especially of Chris Coffman, of a twelve year old ripper who luckily gained access to the new skate park.
AJC Brook Run Photos
* Note from your [...]
July 26, 2007
The Locals are Restless
John Heneghan, President of the Dunwoody North Neighborhood Association, continues to complain to the media regarding the Brook Run Skate Park. I am all for free speech, but much of the language in this open letter to the community is over-hyped and designed to spark a reaction, and not necessarily share the facts:
Read the AJC [...]
July 23, 2007
Saturday was tease | July 28th Grand Opening Looms
The park opened early Saturday morning allowing residents and skaters an opportunity to tour the park, meet some of the staff, sign waivers and seemingly, watch a “sort of” demo. I have no idea who the guy was skating this “kinda-demo” in a dress shirt with a tie, but he was dropping into the deep end of [...]
July 20, 2007
It’s Official: Sign Waivers Saturday
I just received an email from Marvin Billups, Dekalb County Parks and Recreation, whom has confirmed this weekend’s waiver release and sign-up.
When:
Saturday, July 21, 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 22, 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 10:00-8:00 p.m.
Where:
Brook Run Skate Park
4770 North Peachtree Rd.
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Note:
Skate Park waivers should be available for download by Monday, July 23, 2007 on the Dekalb [...]
July 20, 2007
Rainy Day Video of Brook Run Park
Pretty sure this li’l diddy is compliments of the GeorgiaSkater.com crew, but who knows. Just enjoy the show.
I hope the local, ‘concerned’ residents notice that the lights are all vertically pointed and the speakers relatively small. Personally, I could care less about music as I doubt they’ll be rocking much of [...]
July 18, 2007
Weigh-in on the Direction of Brook Run Skate Park
An AJC blog titled Northside.Talk recently posed a question regarding the lighting at the new Brook Run Skate Park. Offer you’re feedback and support for adequate lighting times:
http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/ajc/northsidetalk/entries/2007/07/17/whats_best_time.html
The park needs all the positive support it can get.
July 18, 2007
Check Out the Skate Park Early
I have not confirmed this yet, but according to Nick Scott at ATLskater.com:
Brookrun skatepark will be opening Saturday the 21st at 12:00 till 4:00, for pre-registration and viewing. You will be able to fill out waivers and pay dues, cash and check only. Anyone under 18 must have their parent resent.
Naturally, this is a very cool [...]
