this sounds terriblt behind the times, in this country (Lancashire ) we have skate parks in most towns and villages built by the local authority and they nearly all have basketball hoops there too. they have grinding rails and ramps and half pipes, why is your town so slow in getting one sorted out? I think maybe you should have alook around your area as there will be a slate park somewhere. Also, if you are destined to join your local plod i would brush up on your spelling and try to sound less like a 12 year old. (that's friendly advice BTW) Oh and though this site appears international, it is actually a Lancashire based site, (that's part of the UK) good luck and say Hi to your dad.