Desert Dolphin Skatepark

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.

Desert Dolphin Skatepark
TypeSkatepark
LocationKhempur, Rajasthan
Nearest cityUdaipur
Coordinates24.7519°N 74.0307°E / 24.7519; 74.0307.
Area14,500 Sq. Ft.
OpenedSeptember 2018
Operated byLiving Grace Foundation
TerrainConcrete

Construction

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.[1]

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.[2]

The skatepark was built in partnership with Holystoked[3] and 100Ramps Construction Company[4] and is now run as a free community skatepark.[5][6]

Social Impact

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.[7] The Desert Dolphin Skatepark continues to impact the lives of children through the many workshops, training and resident volunteers.[8]

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

References
  1. "100 Ramps Skatepark Rajasthan". Confuzine Magazine. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  2. Nang, Tanvi (19 July 2021). "How This Filmmaker Duo Put India's Skateboarding Aspiration On The Global Map". Makers India. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  3. "Holystoked Skateboarding". Holystoked. Holystoked. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  4. "100 Ramps Construction Co". 100Ramps. 100 Ramps Construction Co. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  5. Coutinho, Natasha (17 May 2019). "Mac Mohan's Daughters Manjari and Vinati enter Bollywood with Indias first film on skateboarding". Mid-day.
  6. "100 Ramps Construction Co". 100Ramps. 100 Ramps Construction Co. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  7. Karelia, Gopi (2021-06-30). "Kids From a Village Reach National Skating Championships, All Thanks to a New Park". The Better India. Archived from the original on 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
  8. "Desert Dolphin Skatepark". Desert Dolphin Skatepark. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
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