topia is brand new park located in raleigh north carolina. it seems to be the answer to alot of peoples prayers who skate around nc- actual it completes the carolina triangle of bowls. you got toms new concrete bowl in charlotte, the revised hanger bowl in charleston, and the center stage of utopia- a 3 hipped, two level wooden bowl built by team pain. the bowl isnt the only thing getting slapped and grinded- theres the 52' wide 13.5' tall vert ramp to satisfy anyones rush for air, and the mega large street course which can be launched into from the vert wall of the mini. tie it all together inside a huge warehouse with food, a pro shop, pool tables, showers . . . . and you have a perfectly logical destination for skateboarding.

these pages focus on whats been going on here in the first month plus that the place has been open. as a local, i must say its been great so far, skating with so many different people from all over, and hearing about new stuff going down elsewhere. check out the links above for footage that will stoak you out!

jerry