It's been two years since I built a backyard skatepark at my house. And the weather meant that we couldn't have a very good ...

West Monroe, La. (KNOE) - Skateboarders in Northeast Louisiana often have trouble finding a great skate park, so one West Monroe man decided to build his own. Tony Molina of West Monroe started ...

She used to bring her sons to the park to skate, play soccer or to hang out. Then, the skate park was made of metal and wood. The park cost $600,000, and Lapp said about 10% remains to be raised.

Adam Washell, manager at Block Skate, said the park’s design simulates a “flowing art piece.” “It’s just massive,” he said. “It’s overwhelming.” One of the highlights of the park ...