Skateboard park, urban center

Date and time of your observations: Saturday, 4PM

Why you chose the setting: The setting is close by, but it still offers insight into a subset of youth culture in the city. I have never paid attention to the anthropological and sociological dynamics of a skateboard subculture. I am interested in finding out any patterns or new information.

Description of the setting: The skateboard park is about the size of half a football field. It is large enough that I count roughly fifty people, if not more, present during the time of my observation period. The skateboard park itself consists of concrete shaped and molded so skaters can practice their tricks. The concrete has been painted by artists, who have created an urban aesthetic replete with graffiti-style font and stylized imagery including faces and psychedelic designs. There are some green spaces in the distance, surrounding the...
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