The skaters of New York would like to thank Riverside Parks Conservancy for securing the funds and committing to the rebuilding of the historic (built by Andy Kessler) Riverside Skatepark.

A group of NYC transition skaters headed by skate legend Jim Murphy and in keeping with Andy Kessler’s vision of Riverside, came up with the following but not limited to minimum features that are needed at the new Riverside skatepark.

Rename the park: Andy Kessler Memorial Skatepark

Combi Bowl: (advanced) Pool coping Square bowl 11ft deep, 18” vert, round bowl 10ft incl. vert, shallow end drop in bowl

Medium flow bowl: (intermediate) pool coping/steel coping, extensions, a roll in spot, hip, place to half pipe opposing walls

Small flow bowl: (beginner) Steel coping, Extensions, a roll in spot, hip, place to half pipe opposing walls

Also, in keeping with Andy Kessler’s vision of Riverside, include the following: Good for very beginners to advanced, multiple height drop spots.

Suggested other elements to request, snake run, micro mini ramp, ledges, rails etc.