02.06.26 – Huge Milestone for Scotty’s Skatepark in Tahoe City 🛹
The Scotty Lapp Foundation/Scotty Lapp Memorial Skatepark is proud to be one of seven recipients of this year’s North Tahoe Community Alliance/Placer County TOT BID funding, receiving a $400,000 grant to support construction of Scotty’s Skatepark in Tahoe City. Combined with the $600,000 already raised, this milestone brings the nearly four-year community effort significantly closer to breaking ground.
02.05.26 – The Tahoe Freeride 3* FWT Adult Qualifier riders threw down in Stomptown yesterday!
Big props to former Palisades Tahoe Freeride coach Ely Kalkstein- @elykalkstein for going massive off of anvil and taking home some sweet #skiforscotty hardware in return. 🔥🩷 Congrats!
01.27.26 – A heavenly birthday salute to Mr. Scotty Lapp.
His passion was ever present and today would've been his 20th Birthday.
01.10.26 – Our first two #skiforscotty buckles of the season were given at last week’s @tahoefreeride 2* comp at Sugar Bowl Resort
Big props to these two deserving athletes who not only sent it but also share the stoke. Wear them proud! Congrats to U15 Tanner Knauf @tannerknauf and U19 Angus Blackburn @certified.beeef
The comp series continues this weekend with a 2* at Palisades Tahoe. Stay tuned to see who is next to send it, spread the stoke and receive. #skiforscotty
08.28.25 – Scotty Lapp Foundation’s Annual Event
Join us for an inspiring night dedicated to empowering youth and honoring the legacy of Scotty Lapp. This annual event brings our community together to celebrate purpose, positivity, and the next generation. 🗓️ Friday September 12, 2025 📍Tiburon Yacht Club in Paradise Cay 🕖 6pm
05.01.25 – Tahoe City PUD Board meeting
High school senior @kaile.nemeth and other high schoolers showed up to the local Tahoe City PUD Board meeting to speak up about what a skatepark would mean to our local youth. We are so proud of these kids for continuously being so engaged in this process. 💪🏻 🛹
03.19.25 – Needs-Based Scholarships Made Available
We are pleased to offer needs-based support to reduce financial burdens on 10 athletes finishing their season at JFC in Kirkwood. Selected recipients will receive waived entry fee, 1 complimentary lift ticket during their Kirkwood experience, plus swag. Thanks to our partners @kirkwoodmtn and the #epicpromise of Vail Resorts and GVRpartners.com for supporting these scholarships.
02.24.25 – Thank you California Parks And Recreation Society District 1 for awarding the Scotty Lapp Foundation the Excellence in Community Service Award.
We are humbled and thrilled to receive the award for the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skatepark in Corte Madera. Thank you Corte Madera Parks and Rec and Town Council for helping us make Scotty’s dreams come true.
02.04.25 – Don’t miss the first official #SkateForScotty Skate Session at the brand new Scotty Lapp Memorial Skatepark at Corte Madera Town Park 🛹
Join us on Thursday, February 13th at 4pm for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a few words to celebrate Scotty’s legacy, and of course, an epic skate session in his honor. Let’s skate for Scotty!
A huge thank you to the Scotty Lapp Foundation board, the Town of Corte Madera, Corte Madera Parks and Rec, California Skateparks, the community of Marin County and everyone who helped make this park a reality. ❤️ #SeeYouAtScottys
12.12.24 – Let’s kick off the Winter Speaker Series!
TONIGHT is the night! Doors are at 6pm at the @palisadestahoe Olympic Village Events Center! The show and livestream start promptly at 7. We have TWO amazing giveaways, online AND in person. You can enter both! Online tickets are for sale now and you can ONLY buy in-person tickets from 6-7pm at the event. 100% of giveaway ticket, bar, and donor party proceeds go directly to the @scottylappfoundation
11.01.24 – Join the Scotty Lapp Foundation at the @palisadestahoe Warren Miller premiere tonight at the OVL.
Swing by to learn more about our foundation and be one of the first to purchase one of these SUPER LIMITED edition hats, custom created by @tahoenevadalove 🩵 for the Scotty Lapp Foundation.
All proceeds will go to ski and snowboard scholarships and to help us build a permanent skatepark in Tahoe City. See ya there! 🤙🏻🧢
10.16.24 – Scotty’s Pop-Up Skatepark in Tahoe City is now closed for good.
We knew the time would come as it was just a temporary gig until the land was needed for the restoration of the adjacent hotel and restaurant. Massive thank you to Evo for repaving the lot, donating the space and letting the Scotty Lapp Foundation build a community skatepark. Our Skatepark Ambassadors, local middle and high school students, were instrumental in keeping the park clean, locked up and in good shape. The local businesses, agencies and neighbors of the skatepark went above and beyond to make this a success for the kids of North Tahoe. Thank you all for making space for us in Tahoe City.
Rest assured the Scotty Lapp Foundation and our Skatepark Committee is still hard at work to make a permanent park a reality. Until then we will continue to fundraise, give scholarships for ski and snowboarding and work with our local agencies so soon, we will again, #SeeYouAtScottys.
05.15.24 – TTUSD’s unanimous Board of Directors Approval!
At the May 15th TTUSD Board of Education meeting, the TTUSD’s Board of Directors voted (unanimously) to authorize district staff to work on an agreement with Tahoe City Public Utility District to change the use of the existing dog park located at 211 Grove Street, Tahoe City, CA, to a community skate park! We are so excited to continue our goal to develop a public skate park for the North Lake Tahoe communities – an inclusive, accessible, community-minded, and safe space for all.
04.24.24 – TTUSD Board of Education meeting
The presentation went amazing. Thanks to everyone who showed up, stood up, and spoke up - whether it was signing the petition, sending a letter of support, joining us at the meeting, and just quite simply showing us your love. A HUGE thank you to all the kids who not only showed up to the meeting, but also had the bravery to share their voices and stories. By the end, there was not a dry eye in the room. ❤️
After the presentation was complete, the TTUSD Board agreed to put it on the May 15 agenda as an action item.
04.20.24 – Watch the TTUSD Board of Education meeting online
At the April 24th TTUSD Board of Education meeting, the Scotty Lapp Foundation will present a proposal to the school board on building the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skatepark on a parcel of land owned by TTUSD - the parcel that is currently a dog park on Grove Street. The meeting is Wednesday, April 24th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the District Office in Truckee (11603 Donner Pass Road). We're encouraging community members interested in learning more to attend or watch the streaming broadcast.
04.16.24 – Corte Madera skate park renovation expansion unanimously approved by the Town Council!
Another unanimous decision from the Corte Madera Mayor and Town Council who approved the extension of an additional 1,200 square feet to add to the skatepark. We are full steam ahead on design finalization and fundraising!
04.12.24 – The time has come... he wanted a petition, and now he’s got one. Show us your support and sign it now.
Help Us Bring the Scotty Lapp Memorial Skatepark to Tahoe City, California! Sign this petition to show your support to have a permanent skatepark in Tahoe City!
02.08.24 – Fireside Pizza raises $26K for the Scotty Lapp Foundation
Fireside Pizza announces that they will donate $26,000 to the Scotty Lapp Foundation. Fireside has been fundraising for local non-profits for over a decade. Each year the team at Fireside selects a new local non-profit to partner with.
09.19.23 – Corte Madera skate park renovation approved by the Town Council!
On September 19, the Council declared support for the overall project goals and began fundraising efforts toward redesigning the Town Park Skate Park.
Scotty Lapp Memorial Freeride Scholarships Announced.
The Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation and the Scotty Lapp Foundation have announced the sponsorship of three Scotty Lapp Memorial Freeride Scholarships to pay for Palisades Freeride Team fees. The Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation (PTCF) strives to foster the passion of this unique community by providing access, educational opportunities, and a place to gather and celebrate our lifestyle.
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There is so much more happening at the Scotty Lapp Foundation. Get involved or donate to help us reach our goals.
