Transitional Spaces (TS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities through the transformative power of skateboarding and the arts. We believe that skateboarding is more than just a sport; it's culture, a catalyst for personal growth, creative expression, and community building.
"Boarded Up," directed by Mathieu Alexander, begins as a glimpse into the New Orleans skateboard culture. The story takes an unconventional turn when the filmmaker and his team discover a DIY skatepark overlooked under an interstate highway. Welcome to Parisite DIY SKatepark
The Mission
We leverage skateboarding as a dynamic platform to foster lifestyle athletics, promote physical and mental well-being, and cultivate a vibrant engagement with the arts, encompassing music, visual arts, and culinary arts.
Our Vision
Our objectives are to advance communities through the medium of skateboarding. Our core values are to continue to support underserved cultures by developing sustainable platforms for community enrichment programs and projects. We believe that our pillars of expression: lifestyle athletics, culinary, visual, and performing arts will strengthen the relationship within communities and between its government.
The Impact
In partnership with the City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, we proudly operate, manage, and maintain Louisiana's largest skatepark - Parisite DIY. This collaborative effort, formalized through a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA), exemplifies our deep-rooted commitment to serving the community and creating accessible spaces for recreation and artistic exploration.
Our Roots
Transitional Spaces is firmly grounded in the community and was founded with the express purpose of collaborating with the City of New Orleans to enhance the lives of its residents. We envision a future where skateboarding and the arts play an integral role in shaping a more inclusive, vibrant, and empowered community.
ORIGIN STORY
Our story starts in 2008, when NOLA was the largest city in the US without a skatepark. A group of young skateboarders found the perfect place to skate: big concrete slab, hidden by trees, a highway, and some railroad tracks. Skaters were so tired of begging for a public skatepark, they went ahead and started building their own, without any permits. They pooled their lunch money, and the ramps grew slowly, one $3 bag of Quikrete at a time…But it didn’t last long.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
GROUNDS KREWE
Let's get real - it is expensive to operate and maintain skateparks. Be a part of the Grounds Krewe that keeps Parisite safe, clean, and accessible.
Join the Grounds Krewe on Saturdays at 12pm to assist us with any clean up.
PARK PROPOSALS
Before Parisite, there was Peach Orchard: the first official skatepark in New Orleans built by skaters in our community. We now want to expand and further develop skatepark features and amenities.
Skatepark Development:
SKATEUARY Proposal
Amenities:
Site Plans
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Parisite Skate Park isn't backed by funding. Donating to our General Operations fund allows us, and you, the opportunity to support New Orleans youth through skate culture.
VOLUNTEER WITH TS
We need people (young, old, skaters, skaters-at-heart) to help us keep the skatepark going. If you're a designer, carpenter, or just have a passion for building recreational spaces for kids – let us know what skills you have to contribute by filling out the following form.