Desert Dolphin Skatepark is a public skatepark located in Khempur, Rajasthan, India. It was constructed as a part of the Netflix original film Skater Girl and is now run as a public skatepark for the local community. It is one of India's largest skate parks.[1][2]
| Desert Dolphin Skatepark | |
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| Type | Skatepark |
| Location | Khempur, Rajasthan |
| Nearest city | Udaipur |
| Coordinates | 24°45′07″N 74°01′51″E / 24.7519°N 74.0307°E. |
| Area | 14,500 Sq. Ft. |
| Opened | September 2018 |
| Operated by | Living Grace Foundation |
| Open | yes |
| Status | Open |
| Terrain | Concrete |
Construction
editThe Skateapark was constructed as a central set for the film Skater Girl. After extensive location scouting, the filmmakers decided to build the skatepark in Khempur, Rajasthan.[3]
The skatepark was built in 45 days over 8 weeks during a challenging monsoon season. [4] [5][6]Spanning over 14,500 square feet, the skatepark was designed by Holystoked Collective and 100 Ramps to accommodate skaters of all levels and has since become a hub for skateboarding enthusiasts in the region. The construction of the skatepark was driven by the film's narrative, which centers around a young girl's journey of empowerment through skateboarding, It was intentionally developed to provide the local youth with a new avenue for physical activity and creative expression and a means for change. The skatepark remains operational and continues to host various events and competitions, contributing to the growing skateboarding culture in India.[7] The Skatepark facilitates regular volunteer programs
Social impact
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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 skaters from the community to represent Rajasthan in the National Skateboarding Championship in Chandigarh, April 2021.[8] The Desert Dolphin Skatepark continues to impact the lives of children through the many workshops, training and resident volunteers. The skatepark has an ongoing [9][10]
References
edit- ^ Culture, Indian Skate (8 August 2020). "Netflix has acquired Desert Dolphin ⋆ Indian Skate Culture". Indian Skate Culture. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (6 August 2020). "Netflix Acquires Indian Skateboard Movie 'Desert Dolphin' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "100 Ramps Skatepark Rajasthan". Confuzine Magazine. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ "Holystoked Skateboarding". Holystoked. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ "100 Ramps Construction Co". 100Ramps. 100 Ramps Construction Co. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ Coutinho, Natasha (17 May 2019). "Mac Mohan's Daughters Manjari and Vinati enter Bollywood with Indias first film on skateboarding". Mid-day. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
- ^ Nang, Tanvi (19 July 2021). "How This Filmmaker Duo Put India's Skateboarding Aspiration On The Global Map". Makers India. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ Karelia, Gopi (30 June 2021). "Kids From a Village Reach National Skating Championships, All Thanks to a New Park". The Better India. Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ Prisco, Isabella (26 July 2021). "Rajasthan's Largest Skate Park Affirms Gender Equality Through Sports". ELLE Decor (in Italian). Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Desert Dolphin Skatepark". Desert Dolphin Skatepark. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
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