Grandaddy Wipeout - Idaho Falls ID

 
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Grandaddy Wipeout advertisement post-opening

General Information

Skatepark Name
Grandaddy Wipeout
BMX
  • no
Opening Date
June 25, 1965
Open / Closed
  • Closed
Extra Info
This park was scheduled to open May 25, 1965. Whether it actually opened that day is unknown. If it did open on that day, Grandaddy Wipeout would be earliest known skatepark.
Lights
no
Restrooms
no
Free or Pay
pay
Inside or Outside
outside
Are Pads Required?
unknown
Riding Surface?
asphalt
Is there a pro shop on site?
yes

Construction Info

Designer
Jeff Stone

Location

Address
595 E. Anderson St. idaho falls id 834011
Postal Code
83401
Latitude
43.51
Longitude
-112.02
City
Idaho Falls

Contacts

Managment
  • Private

A skatepark built at a furniture store. A contender for the earliest skatepark ever

Jeff's Furniture was owned and run by the Stone family of Idaho Falls. Jeff Stone -- the store's namesake-- had an eye for gimmicks and began advertising a mysterious attraction at his furniture store in 1965 ("ask your kids!")

Grandaddy Wipeout was a 310 foot long asphalt track with a 9 degree slope built behind the furniture store. Jeff teamed up with a local ice cream restaurant owner and added Doug's Restaurant so patrons could eat and watch skateboarding.

It is believed Grandaddy Wipeout only existed for five months, and there is no photographic evidence of this skatepark yet.

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Grandaddy Wipeout pre-opening advert

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