Central Park shredded last night with Manhattan’s Skate Night, flipping NYC’s spring near the Mall. Skater Mia Chen landed a kickflip as 200 cheered, a $10 ticket bash of decks. It’s borough wheels—pure CP vibe, ramps hot. A kid ate pavement; a pro nailed a 360. ‘Manhattan skates—this is it,’ Chen says, waxing rails. The paths turned park.
The night’s fresh—March 29’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing trails by 7 p.m. Chen’s a Harlem shredder; last night’s crowd hit max—boards clacked. A latecomer nabbed a deck; dust flew—NYC grit glowed. Runs one night—grinds ruled. #NYCSkate trended; Brooklyn wants a rail.
Some griped—’Too crowded,’ sniped a newbie, dodging packs. A ramp wobbled—fixed quick; tricks held. A rival’s pitching a Riverside sesh, splitting decks. Still, 300 stayed—wheels reigned. Central Park’s never grinded so bold.
Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a comp if spring bites. ‘NYC’s edge—this cuts it,’ she says, packing gear. The night’s a Manhattan win—grit meets glide. It’s a skate rush; catch the next. Bring a board—drops call.