Park Locals

This page is dedicated to the many skaters that spend a lot of time at the park. The list includes Moss, Josh, Gabe, Matt (we hope he comes back), Dave, Bryan, Caleb, Aaron, Fonz, Leif, Keefe, Kenny, Zack, Stefan, Conner, Chris, Steve, Julie, Marge, Jefferson, Tim, Blake and a ton of others that I'm forgetting right now. Here's a small sampling. Thanks to Justin and Nikki Jason for most of these pics. If you're a local send me your picture and I'll post it.


Kenny Coombs
has a huge bag of tricks and a relaxed style that makes it all look easy. The best part is he smiles the whole time he's skating. Transfer from the oververt pocket to tail.

Zach Powell defines the word gnarly. He skates fast and will go for it even if it results in a world-class slam. Stand-up 50-50 through the corner.


Tracy Kitts is old and wears smelly pads. And, I think it's funny to talk about myself in third person. Rock-n-roll on the eight.


Leif Wakefield
is one of the most consistent skaters at the park and will work on a trick until it's completely wired. Stylish frontside on a wall three times his size.


Matt Dyke is currently out west, but will always be considered a local. He helped build the park! Matt tears through anything that's in front of him with blinding speed, sick lines and smooth style. He also inspires those around him to skate harder. Hype it up!


Justin Jason has made the Athens park his own with crunching grinds, speed lines and airs. Frontside air in the corner.


Nikki Jason makes the trip from Columbus regularly. She gives the phrase "skate like a girl" a whole new meaning. Airing out of the 8.


Evan Hendershot flat out rips. He and his twin brother are quickly becoming standouts at the park. Evan does perfect frontside 5-0 grinds that bark, pulls big frontside airs and does it all with style.


Jeremy Hendershot skates with tons of energy and pulls tricks off that you can't. He's noted for his decked out rock-n-rolls, boardslides and he makes backside disasters look easy. You're not seeing double. Jeremy, and his twin brother Evan, both rip.

Sam Jones
Sam Jones
is out at the park frequently and is starting to tear it up. Hitting the lip with style.


Cole Bird
hones his skills at Skatopia and shows up at the Athens park to tear it up. Sizeable frontside air over the hip.

Chris Seymour
Chris Seymour
has a ton of pop and even more speed. Flying a big stalefish over the pyramid.