Concrete Lawns

What happens when you can finally make your childhood dream come true? The answer to this question will look different to each person. To a community of skaters in Portland, OR, that looks like this; ripping up entire backyards and filling them with concrete skateparks. Across the city, more and more skateboarders are transforming their backyard lawns into concrete landscapes, raising families and hosting friends in an environment unique to each home. This trend blends together skateboarding’s historical beginnings of skating in emptied backyard pools, with a constantly evolving DIY culture.