In 2010, pro-skater Rodney Torres, born & raised in Queens, designed a custom skateboard for the Queens Museum (on view in 2nd fl). Torres was responsible for the design & build of Maloof Skate Park. Read more
Designed by pro-skateboarders, this 16,000 square-foot skatepark was created for the 2010 Maloof Money Cup skateboarding competition and features elements from popular skateparks throughout NYC Read more
This skate park features stairs, jumps and railings. The skate park features elements from some of the most popular skateboarding site around the city including Union Square Park and Brooklyn Banks.
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