Wilson Skate Park — Attraction in Lake View Township

Ah, the legendary skate park that’s become a rite of passage for the local shredders (and the occasional dealer). You walk in, and it feels like you’ve stepped into a scene from "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater," but with less Tony and more Trey. My boy Trey is practically the mayor of this place, and he’s not just known for his sick tricks—he also has a “unique” way of helping you find your bearings (for a price). Trey doesn’t just offer “board wax,” if you know what I mean.

Once, I tried to ask him how to do a 360 flip, and he was like, “Sure, but first, check out my ‘special’ collection of flavored vape pens". Do not, I repeat, do not mix Gatorade with anything you buy from Trey. It turns out that the last time I did, my wheels were spinning, but my head was spinning even faster.

So, if you’re looking for a place to perfect your grind while also discovering economic opportunities (in the form of, let’s just say, some unconventional merchandise), this is the place to be. Just be prepared to dodge the occasional pitch about “totally legit” side hustles and keep an eye on your snacks. Stay stoked, my...

Trey—the legend who started his “roots” at Wilson Skate Park, where dreams go to die on a broken board and a half-smoked joint. You talk about Wilson Skate Park like it’s your origin story, but let’s be real: the only thing you’ve mastered there is avoiding eye contact with the cops. Every time someone mentions that place, people don’t think of Tony Hawk—they think of Trey Wilson, the dude who’s almost landed a trick since 2006.

Congrats on being the unofficial mascot of Wilson Skate Park. They should rename one of the busted benches after you since that’s where you spend most of your time anyway, nursing your ego and pretending you’re “training” for your next X Games—where the only competition is how many excuses you can make for why you didn't land a single trick. Honestly, your career is like one of your kickflips: it never fully rotates, just kind of flops to the side and dies.

But hey, you’re still the reigning champ of eating off a rusty rail and somehow calling it “progress.” Keep it up, champ. At this rate, you'll be retiring at Wilson with a cardboard sign that says, “Will...

This place is a hidden gem. Not because of the park itself, it’s honestly pretty mid low key no cap. But what really makes this place stand out is this guy Trey. So inclusive and never turns any customer away. No matter the color, creed, religion or age of the interested party. I had a 16 hour shift (shift manager at 7/11 btw, ladies) and he helped me get through it no problem. I even had enough energy to hit the club afterwards. When my wife kicked me out of the house and I was down and out and he let me stay in his room he built under the quarter pipe under the west side of the park. (btw can we please get this guy a halfpipe so he can really stretch his legs after a long day of skatin and slangin?).

In conclusion, this skatepark used to be a place full of dweebs who wore elbow pads but Trey really cleaned it up by just being himself. Mid park (get a halfpipe), great...