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Vans Bowl A Rama Chelsea Pier 62 Skatepark 2012
Vans Bowl A Rama Chelsea Pier 62 Skatepark 2012

Pier 62 Skatepark is a public skatepark located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. The skatepark, which opened in 2010, is located in Hudson River Park on Pier 62 overlooking the Hudson River. Pier 62 Skatepark is notable as it is the only modern full size vert concrete transition skatepark in New York City.Pier 62 Skatepark can be accessed by entering Hudson River Park at 22nd Street.

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Pier 62 Skatepark
Hudson River Park Esplanade, New York Manhattan

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Hudson River Park Esplanade
10011 New York, Manhattan
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