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Black Pearl Skate ParkIslands Cayman Nestled off the beautiful coast of the Cayman Islands is the worlds largest outdoor concrete skate park that has over 52,000 square feet of ramps, rails, dips and bends perfect for any skater. And when you’re done skating you can visit the world’s largest wave pool located right next door and ride the waves that peak at an amazing 11 feet! Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park California This has to be one of the most unique skate parks (where? in the world? in the United states?) with a 70 ft long / 22 ft (Standardize your languageeither you use foot/ feet the entire article or your abbreviate to “ft” dont go back and forth)wide . pipe, not to mention its pools and full out street course. Its modern design leaves most riders in pure bliss and is an inspiration for future parks. Bikers and skaters are welcome, but if you plan on spectating make sure you fill out a waiver. Stoke Plaza Skate Park England 73 SMP Skate Park China Shanghai, SMP is China’s largest skate park at almost 45,000 square feet and serves as the home for ‘The Showdown” an international skate , competition held annually. Even if you’re not a skater, this park has other activities to offer (such as- specify). You May also choose to sit back and watch the view from the overlooking plaza that measures 12,000 square feet. Marseille Skate Park France This urban skate park is as much a graffiti artist’s dream as it is a skater’s. The beautiful park is dotted with an assortment of courses, each with its own special touch. It’s spacious and unique designs make it one of France’s favorite skating retreats and offers an experience unlike any other in the country and arguably, in the world. Valued at almost half a million dollars, England’s premiere skate park spans 34,000 square feet. Much of its cost could be attributed to its unique architectural design. In fact, the park looks pretty odd against the surrounding rural landscape.If you come to marvel at its design rather than to skate, you’re in luck because unlike most parks, Stoke Plaza has a ‘safe zone’ offering spectators a frontrow seat without the risk of becoming a victim.