Our mission is to provide a safe and accessible skatepark for the Lakes Area youth & community.

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We are honored to partner with Brainerd Community Action!

What does this mean? Well, Brainerd Community Action is a non-profit agency helping community projects succeed. The Lakes Area Skatepark Association can accept donations and grants as an established nonprofit with 501(c)3 tax-exempt status. Take a look at who BCA is on their website: www.brainerdcommunityaction.org. A HUGE thanks to BCA!

Support the skatepark! We appreciate any contribution.

We are advocating for a skate park in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Central Minnesota. Millions of kids around the world rely on extreme sports to be their healthy activity, both mentally and physically. Right now, the Brainerd/Baxter area youth have no place to gather and practice their extreme sport safely.

Currently, we’re in the stages of spreading awareness, raising funds and planning for a skatepark. As a community, we can make this happen together!

What People Are Saying

  • “Skateboarding is an activity that builds perseverance and discipline. It’s great exercise and stress relief. It’s enjoyed by all ages and people from all walks of life. Skateboarding brings people and communities together. We need a skatepark!”

    Brian S.

  • “I want a good skatepark around the lakes areas so I can continue scootering and having fun.”

    Tanner S.

  • “I feel that kids and young adults need things like this!! I personally know a young adult who really enjoyed this sport!! Young adults will be less likely to get into trouble if they have things they enjoy doing!!”

    Linda B.

  • “Skateboarding brings people who may feel like outsiders together in a supportive environment. It can really give kids a sense of family and confidence.”

    Fallon F.

  • "I skateboard myself and it’s a fun and active way to keep kids off the street ."

    Austin G.

  • "My son loves going to skateparks! He would spend hours there, sadly we currently have to drive a ways to get to one."

    Melissa H.

Why a Skatepark?

 

Mental Health Benefits

Skateparks offer multiple mental health benefits through extreme sports. The average age of extreme sport participant is 14 years old, a prime age in mental development. Extreme sports build confidence, motivation, friendships and provide a healthy outlet.

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Physical Health Benefits

Extreme sports are proven to be great exercise for cardio and strength. Skateparks provide a place for people to practice their sport safely. Without a skatepark, kids have to resort to the street where injuries are more prone to happen.

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Economic Benefits

Tourism is huge in the Lakes Area, a skatepark would be another draw for our community. Extreme sport enthusiasts travel for Skateparks. People would come from all over Minnesota to ride. More visitors means more spending at our local businesses.

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Reduce Illicit Behavior

Youth can sometimes get themselves into trouble if they have too much time on their hands. Participating in an activity, like an extreme sport, helps kids stay away from illicit behavior. Skateparks offer a safe and controlled space where youth can participate in a healthy alternative to drugs and crime.

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Community Benefits

For a lot of people, a skatepark is the center of their community. Friends gather, relationships are made and a sense of belonging is fulfilled. Extreme sports also break down social barriers that cripple our society. Simply stated, a skatepark offers a safe space for people to come together.

Community Support

Sponsors

  • Ace Hardware

  • Aqua Tech Irrigation

  • Big Jay's Pizza Arcade

  • Brainerd Skate Co

  • Brainerd Zip Line Tours

  • Century 21 Brainerd

  • Chipotle

  • Clow Stamping

  • Coco Moon Coffee Bar

  • Costco

  • Cowboy’s

  • Crabby Dale’s BBQ

  • Cutter Homes

  • Damage Board Shop

  • Dough Bros Wood Fired Pizza

  • Dragon Forge Games

  • Dunmire's Bar + Grill

  • Ernie’s on Gull

  • Eagle’s Landing Golf Course

  • Faction Boardshop

  • Fabulous Glass LLC

  • Holiday Inn Express

  • Holiday Stations

  • Hy-Tec Construction

  • Jack Pine Brewery

  • Kevin A. Yeager Designs

  • Kindboards

  • Mann Theatres

  • Marco Technologies

  • Mid MN Federal Credit Union

  • Mill Ave Holiday Station

  • Minnesota Makerspace

  • Minnesota T’s

  • Minnesota Vikings

  • Morey’s Seafood Markets

  • Mount Ski Gull

  • Papa Murphy's

  • Penmac Staffing

  • Pepsi

  • Pirates Cove

  • Poncho and Lefty's

  • Purple Fern Bath Company

  • Super One

  • Target

  • Taco John’s

  • The Local 218

  • Tip Top Auto & Marine Detailing

  • WSB Engineering

Partners

  • Baxter Lions

  • Brainerd Community Action

  • Brainerd Eagles

  • Brainerd Elks

  • Brainerd Jaycees

  • Brainerd Lions

  • City of Brainerd

  • Confidence Learning Center

  • Crossing Arts Alliance

  • RYDE

Donors $1000+

  • Andy Dabbs

  • Brainerd Eagles

  • Brainerd Jaycees

  • Brainerd Lions

  • Brian Engelstad Memorial

  • Clow Stamping

  • Coco Moon Coffee Bar

  • Dough Bros Wood Fired Pizza

  • Dunmire’s Bar + Grill

  • Elks Lodge 615

  • Jake Bakkila

  • Jarrod McKinney

  • Marco

  • Reggie Clow

  • Taco John’s

Grants

  • BCA - Community Empowerment

  • St. Joseph's Foundation

  • Crow Wing Power Community Trust

Contact Us

LakesAreaSkatepark@gmail.com
Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions you have. We are always open to new feedback from the community. If you are wanting to volunteer, tell us a little about yourself and how you would like to help. Thank you!

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