# Crowdfunded Skateparks This Crowdfunding Effort Hopes to Build the Parasite DIY Skatepark in NOLA By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parasite-diy-skatepark References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1214603821/parisite-diy-skatepark) The Parasite DIY Skatepark is a New Orleans skateboarding community initiative currently raising funds to build the city's [first public skatepark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-hour-skatepark). The Parasite DIY Skatepark [crowdfunding efforts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickstarter-2025) came to be after the city's unofficial skatepark the Peach Orchard was destroyed by a bulldozer sent by the land owner. Hoping to raise a total of $350,000, the Parasite DIY Skatepark aims to resolve the fact that New Orleans is the largest US city without a public skatepark. The project is organized in 3.5 phases and is currently in its last stage, which is the installation of [four massive DIY skate ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture). When completed, the skatepark is sure to serve as a lively meeting place for the city's skate community, which is sure to continue its growth with this addition to the culture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Crowdfunding for Skatepark:** The trend of utilizing crowdfunding platforms to raise money for the construction of skateparks, allowing communities to come together and support the development of recreational spaces. - **DIY Skatepark Initiatives:** The trend of grassroots skateboarding communities taking initiative and organizing DIY skatepark projects to address the lack of public skateparks in their cities, fostering a sense of community and providing recreational opportunities. - **Skateboarding for Urban Development:** The trend of using skateboarding as a catalyst for urban development and placemaking, recognizing the positive impact that skateparks can have on community engagement, physical activity, and cultural expression. ### Where This Applies - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** The crowdfunding industry can cater to the growing demand for funding community-led skatepark projects, providing a platform for skateboarders and their supporters to contribute to the development of recreational spaces. - **Skateboarding Equipment Manufacturers:** Skateboarding equipment manufacturers have an opportunity to collaborate with crowdfunding campaigns and skatepark initiatives, supplying the necessary ramps, rails, and obstacles to facilitate the construction of DIY skateparks. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Urban planning and development professionals can embrace the trend of utilizing skateboarding as a tool for urban revitalization, integrating skateparks and recreational spaces into city planning to foster community engagement and promote physical activity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Skateable Pyramid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlab.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Social Change-Promoting Skateboarding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding.md) - [Skateboard Youth Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skate-rising.md) - [Multipurpose Bright Community Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skakkeringen.md) - [Bathhouse Fundraising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indooroutdoor-bathhouse-facility.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md)