San Francisco’s recently expanded skate park just received high praise from none other than Tony Hawk.
The skateboarding icon visited the upgraded UN Skate Square at Civic Center on Tuesday, showcasing his skills with tricks like a tail, kickflip, and an ollie.
Hawk, the most recognized professional skateboarder globally, shared highlights from his session on Instagram, commending the enhancements made to the park he helped revitalize.
“United Nations Skate Plaza has recently been upgraded!” he wrote in his video post. “If you build it, we’ll come… to do pinnacle tricks (and, you know, some less-than-perfect kickflips) on the banks and curbs.”
The visit was a surprise, capturing mostly the bystanders who watched him push the limits of skateboarding.
Tamarabaraku Aparton, a spokesperson for the city’s recreation and park division, mentioned to SFGATE that they were unaware of his visit.
“We were just as excited to see it as everyone else,” she noted.
The park initially opened in November 2023 but underwent renovations earlier this year.
It has been expanded, boasting new structures to challenge skaters further.
New games will feature the skateboarding legend as well. His remade Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is set for release in July and will include San Francisco as one of its key locations.
It’s a nostalgic revival for both the city and Hawk, who famously landed a 900-degree spin at the 2000 X Games.
