Desert Dolphin Skatepark was constructed as a part of the Netflix original film Skater Girl and is now a free public skatepark located in Khempur, Rajasthan. 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 |
| Terrain | Concrete |
Construction edit
As the central set of the film Skater Girl, the filmmakers decided to build Rajasthan's first and one of India's largest skateparks in Khempur, Rajasthan.[3]
The skatepark was built in 45 days over 8 weeks during a challenging monsoon season. The Park spans over 14,500 sq.ft and is situated on a one acre campus. The park was built and is managed by the Makijany Sisters.[4]
The skatepark was built in partnership with Holystoked[5] and 100Ramps Construction Company[6] and is now run as a free community skatepark.[7][6]
Social impact edit
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 rural skaters, who had never stepped on a skateboard before the park was built, 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.[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.
- ^ Nang, Tanvi (19 July 2021). "How This Filmmaker Duo Put India's Skateboarding Aspiration On The Global Map". Makers India. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
- ^ "Holystoked Skateboarding". Holystoked. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ 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.