FlatCaterpillar481

I've been noticing that a lot of skateparks are being designed with more emphasis on visual appeal than actual functionality. It's like they're trying to create some kind of spectacle, rather than a space that's actually conducive to skating. The ledges are too small, the bowls are too shallow, and don't even get me started on the 'street' sections that are just a bunch of awkwardly placed obstacles. I mean, who designs a skatepark without consulting actual skaters? It's like they're just checking off a list of features without considering how they'll actually be used. And the worst part is, these parks are often built with public funds, so it's not like they're even accountable to the people who are actually going to be using them. It's just a waste of resources, if you ask me. Skateparks should be designed for skaters, by skaters. Anything less is just a disappointment.