Chandler Skatepark open in Detroit

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk gives a speech during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)

Skater Tyler Beeney, 18, of Westland skates through the ribbon along with other skaters to officially open the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Skater Dustin Blauvelt, 32, of Westland catches some air during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk (right) chats with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and David Egner, president and CEO of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk gives a speech during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Skater Sean Agopian, 48, of Taylor does a trick during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Trevor Staples of Built to Play and skatepark manager for The Skatepark Project speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk does a few casual skateboard tricks while riding the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

David Egner, president and CEO of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk fist bumps a fan during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday, June 26, 2022. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk autographs a helmet for Sofia Claudino, 13, of Shelby Township and her mother Paula Chestert, right, during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk does a few casual skateboard tricks while riding the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Young skaters Mason Farley, left, and Cullen Messing, both 13, of Macomb Township, listen to the words of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit, Sunday.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk gives a speech during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

David Egner, president and CEO of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark.

Chandler Park resident and skateboard advocate Keviyan Richardson speaks during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skaters shred at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday.

Skater Jordan Zuppke of Royal Oak catches some air during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skater Jason Couch, 19, of Livonia flies over the 'Chandler' sign during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk signs autographs for young skaters.

Skater Jordan Zuppke of Royal Oak catches some air.

Skater Jordan Zuppke of Royal Oak performs some tricks.

Skater Dustin Blauvelt, 32, of Westland catches some air during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skater Dustin Blauvelt, 32, of Westland catches some air.

Giorgio Bonner, 20, of Detroit skates at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Detroit News reporter Sarah Rahal interviews legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skaters shred at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skaters shred at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday,.

WDIV TV reporter Victor Williams rides a skateboard followed by legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk during the grand opening of the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skaters shred at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Joe Gall of Berkley rides his BMX bike on the skate course at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skateboarder Cris Gomez-Mora, 25, of Goshen, Indiana, skates at the new Chandler Park Skatepark.

Skater Carsen Beeney, 15, of Westland jumps the ‘Chandler’ sign at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk autographs the t-shirt of young skater Mason Farley, left, while his friend Cullen Messing, takes a picture on his phone. Both boys are 13 and from Macomb Township.

The autograph of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is seen on the t-shirt of young skater Mason Farley.

Skater Jordan Zuppke of Royal Oak loses his board while doing a trick at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

A young BMX rider navigates the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skater Tyler Beeney, 18, of Westland jumps the ‘Chandler’ sign at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Joe Gall of Berkley rides his BMX bike on the skate course at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skateboarder Hunter Scott, 22, of Detroit skates at the new Chandler Park Skatepark.

A skateboarder calling himself Mr. Premium shreds on the skate course at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skateboarder Jeremy Morgan, 31, of Detroit skates at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday.

Skateboarder Andre Taylor, 28, of San Diego skates at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

A skateboarder calling himself Mr. Premium shreds on the skate course at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit.

Skateboarder Cris Gomez-Mora, 25, of Goshen, Indiana skates at the new Chandler Park Skatepark.

Skaters shred at the new Chandler Park Skatepark in Detroit on Sunday.