Skateboard World 1977 Tapestry

Located on four-plus acres of city owned land in Torrance, California, Skateboard World opened in 1977, making it one of the world's first commercial skate parks. The park predated the burgeoning pro skateboarding boom, and not only helped shape the industry, but also created a blueprint for many other parks in the decade to follow. The park hosted many competitions and events, and was a favorite session spot for countless professional skaters until its untimely demise in 1983.