FDR Skatepark Introduction

Built with voluntary donations, FDR Skatepark is located within FDR Park in South Philadelphia, near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex Pattison Avenue and Interstate 95. As the name suggests, it is a skatepark that occupies 16,000 sq feet of space. It hosted the Gravity Games of 2005. To fully enjoy FDR Skatepark, it is recommended that the visitors park themselves at a Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotel near the skatepark.

What are the attractions at and near FDR Skatepark? - FDR Boathouse-Built in 1914 and expanded as Russian Tea Room for the Sesquicentennial Exposition of 1926. It is now a boat rental facility and recreation pavilion.-FDR Gazebo-It offers an excellent view of the landscape. It is a popular picnic spot and looks very elegant with its buff masonry, red tile roof and blue Guastavino tile dome.-American Swedish Historical Museum-Located near the sports complex at 1900 Pattison Avenue, the American Swedish Historical Museum preserves and remembers the contribution of Swedish Americans in the country. There are 12 permanent galleries, a library and a changing exhibition gallery.-Edgewood or Meadow Lake-A Popular fishing spot. The common fish species found here are Bluegills and White Perch.-FDR Skatepark-It was constructed after skateboarding was stopped at LOVE Park near the city hall. It is one of best in the USA and has seen famous skaters like Brandon Novak, Bam Margera and Chuck Treece.-Other facilities-There is a cycling track that encircles the FDR Park. The southern part of FDR Park has the Ashburn Fields that hosts various collegiate and championship games. There are other baseball facilities in the northern part of the park. There are also various tennis courts. The Franklin D. Roosevelt golf course was started in 1940.

Recommended list of websites for finding information about FDR Skatepark.

FDR Skatepark.org

http://www.fdrskatepark.org

FDR Skatepark-Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FDR_Skatepark