Pro skater and journalist Tim Pool is no stranger to controversy, but this time, he’s had enough.
The Boonies CEO has been nothing but generous, allowing local skaters to use his DIY skatepark at 310 N Raleigh St in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Even after facing obstacles, including being banned from his own property, he still made the effort to fix damages and keep the place intact. But according to Pool, that goodwill was met with destruction.
In a recent outburst, Pool called out what he describes as “woke leftists” for completely trashing the skatepark.
He claims they went beyond typical vandalism, smashing objects and covering the park with gang-related graffiti, including racial slurs.
For someone who simply wanted to provide a space for skaters, this felt like a slap in the face.
The situation escalated to a point where it was no longer just about damaged ramps or defaced walls.
It was a direct attack on something he had worked hard to maintain, despite all the challenges thrown his way.
This isn’t the first time Pool has faced hostility over his property.
From the beginning, his attempts to create a community-oriented space were met with resistance.
He was banned from his own property due to disputes with core skaters, yet he still continued to repair and maintain the park, ensuring it remained open for all skaters.
That commitment didn’t seem to matter to those who decided to wreck it. Instead of appreciation, the response was destruction and disrespect.
Despite everything, the city has now stepped in and told Pool to shut down all access to the property to prevent further incidents.
That was the final straw for him. He has no interest in fighting a battle he never signed up for.
Selling the property is now on the table, as he made it clear that he didn’t buy the land just to get into a never-ending conflict with far-left extremists.
Pool has always been vocal about his views, and this latest incident only adds to the tensions between different ideological factions.
But beyond the political debates, the core issue remains: why was his skatepark attacked in the first place? There’s no logical explanation for why a place meant for skaters to enjoy was deliberately trashed.
Some speculate that it was targeted purely because of Pool’s political stances, while others believe it was an act of random destruction by people who simply wanted to cause chaos. Regardless of the motivation, the damage has been done.
The broader skateboarding community has mixed reactions. Some believe Pool should have seen this coming, given his outspoken nature, while others argue that this kind of destruction sets a dangerous precedent.
If personal grudges can escalate to the point where public spaces are being vandalized, what does that mean for other DIY skateparks and community spaces? Should skaters worry about ideological battles creeping into their world?
For now, it looks like the future of the skatepark is uncertain. This wasn’t just a case of minor vandalism. It was an act that forced a decision Pool never wanted to make.
And as he steps away from the property, the real losers in this situation might just be the skaters who lost a place to ride, not because of politics, but because of senseless destruction.