Alex Santiago blasts a frontside air in the big bowl at Pier 62 in Chelsea. I Photo: Charley/Flick

Gothamist’s Nathan Tempey takes on the task of putting together a fair list of top skateparks in the city. Instead of listing them in any particular order, the writer gives a good description of each park that is relatable for both the skateboarder and the rest of Gothamist’s readership. Nathan even throws in some honorable mentions for good measure. Check out the list here.