Skateboarding Off The Grid on New York City's Most Unique Skate Spots

Originally posted on TransWorld SKATEboarding
By Blair Alley | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 10:00 AM ET

Lurker Lou is always scouring the five boroughs for untapped spots. He's made some of the most interesting videos coming out of the East Coast, so having the Off Grid Skater link up with him was a match made in skate spot heaven. Check out all spots they rolled on in this episode.

"I linked up with Lurker Lou — a true NYC legend known for hunting down some of the weirdest, most off-grid skate spots in the five boroughs. We hit the streets, found some wild setups, talked art, DIY skating, and how different neighborhoods treat skaters. From sculpture talk to busted playgrounds and hidden cellar doors, this one’s a full-on adventure through the side of New York you never see."

We've done a bunch of cool stuff with Lurker Lou over the years! Check out his Brain Floss episode and a Skate Nerd game with this Massachusetts homie Eli Reed!

Not exactly "off-grid" at all, but the Brooklyn Banks big section is back open and worth checking out next time you're in NY!

This article first appeared on TransWorld Skateboarding and was syndicated with permission.

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