Shred the barriers at upcoming adaptive skateboarding class

Shred the barriers at upcoming adaptive skateboarding class

Published on October 27, 2025

Get stoked for Fort Worth Park & Recreation's adaptive skateboarding class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Fire Station Community Center, 1601 Lipscomb St.

The event is free to all skaters and onlookers aged 6 and up, and all abilities are welcome. Participants with physical, developmental or sensory differences are encouraged to join.

Preregistration is required.

Event partners are Ability Skateboarding and Action Sports and The Heart of Stoke Foundation Inc.

To learn more, call 817-392-2240.

About adaptive skateboarding

Skateboarding for adaptive athletes has come a long way. From the early days when Jon Comer skated with a prosthetic leg to today, where athletes of all abilities and backgrounds are embracing skateboarding, the sport has evolved in remarkable ways.

The adaptive skateboarding community now includes athletes with visual impairments, amputations, spinal injuries, cerebral palsy and cognitive or physical disabilities. Men and women from all walks of life are discovering the freedom and excitement of skateboarding, and the sport continues to grow in inclusivity and innovation.

Many of these athletes are self-taught, demonstrating incredible resilience and creativity as they adapt the sport to fit their individual needs. The beauty of skateboarding lies in its openness - there's no "right" or "wrong" way to ride. Unlike traditional sports, where rules and techniques are more rigid, skateboarding allows each athlete to carve their own path, making it uniquely accessible for everyone.

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