Dry Surf

Local Skateboarding History

Featured Exhibit
May 10, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Dry Surf is the name of the first skateboard park in the United States, which opened in Tempe, Arizona in June of 1965. From that point forward, Tempe and the Salt River Valley have played an outsized role in the development of skateboarding as a sport, lifestyle, and art form. Created in partnership with the local skateboarding community, this exhibit showcases their contributions over a period of 60 years.

Free Admission. Regular visiting hours are Tue. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Check back with our Events page to see what Dry Surf-related programs are happening in early fall 2025!

Visit our Past Exhibits page to explore some of our previous featured exhibits.