Commence the skate spot ritual: Top-notched Washington D.C. skate shop Crushed has started a petition to save the legendary "Pulaski Skate Plaza" (a.k.a Freedom Plaza).
Professional skateboarders and core skaters have skated the legendary skate spot for years as it has appeared in famous skate videos for over three decades.
Crushed skate shop posted. "We need your help! The Council of DC and the National Capital Planning Commission have plans of “eliminating & replacing” Freedom Plaza."
"Sign this petition to let them know where you stand! Freedom Plaza was renamed after the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and also holds his time capsule that isn’t to be opened until 2088. Not only is this space a National Park but a National Monument." They wrote.
They added. "People come from all over the world to see Freedom Plaza’s inlaid stone surface that depicts part of Pierre Charles L’Enfant’s plan for the city of Washington."
"Not only is it a one of a kind place on earth but it’s also a cultural melting pot and one of DC’s loudest places to make your voices heard." They said. "With protests, live music, dance, unicycle games of hockey, Go-Go’s, food trucks (bbq cook offs), also a long-standing home of DC’s skateboarding scene, and so much more."
They continued. We need your help to let the Council members know that this monument needs more love, support, and care! Instead of “eliminating & replacing” such an important piece of history!"
Help save Pulaski skate plaza by signing the petition here.