Southside Skatepark hosted the Johnny Romano Skate Jam on Saturday, November 8, 2008. The event was well attended by both skaters and spectators and helped raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation. -- photos by groovehouse and skatehouston.info......

Houstonist headed out early this morning to the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark to check out the PUSH Novice Skateboard Workshop. There were over 70 kids in attendance who all showed up to learn how to skate and pick up tips from seasoned veterans who were the instructors for the morning. Some of the instructors included Barry Blumenthal, David Sosa, Mike Niemann, Charlie Urquhart, Brandon Brookshire and several others who have all been pictured on......

Houstonist braved the scorching heat and throngs of people at the opening of the Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark near downtown Houston on Sunday to bring you these photos. The masses waited outside the facility until the ribbon was cut allowing the crowd to flow into the park. There were kids, teenagers, parents, curious onlookers, videographers and photographers all packed like sardines in this brand new, 30,000 square foot, concrete encrusted facility. The sun reflected......

No, we're not talking about your favorite way to dance, we're talking about the grand opening of Houston's newest and best skate park, The Lee & Joe Jamail Skate Park. Built in Eleanor Tinsley Park, right off the Sabine Street Bridge and in full view of our gorgeous skyline, this park covers 30,000 square feet and is the first in-ground skate park in our region. It was designed by the premiere skate park firm,......