Video: Visalia Skatepark at 10
Visalia skatepark was one of the early excursions in the concrete park revolution that as since swept over much of California. The center of a unique skate scene, Visalia has long been a breeding ground for rippers. For many years, it seemed to be the farm to harvest almost everyone that once rode for Consolidated. Tim Gardner, Richard and Jesse Paez, Alan Petersen, Ryan Johnson and more all frequented Visalia. Can't forget about veteran Tom Knox as well.
With the park celebrating its 10th year, out man Tadashi went out to the valley with Karma Tsocheff to visit some old friends and check on the scene. Looks like Visalia and the park will still be pushing skateboarding for decades to come
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