When Hamza Khan returned from Dubai (UAE) in 2015, he couldn’t find a suitable space to skateboard and the roads seemed too dangerous. So he decided to create one. A casual idea he had mulled over when working in Dubai, became a reality in Hyderabad. That was the genesis for WallRide Park, a place for all non-mechanical wheel rides. Apart from skateboarding the park also has BMX activities.
The 29-year-old built the park without being sure of how many people would sign up as members, apart from the small community of skaters/BMXers he knew. Post easing of COVID-related restrictions, the park is witnessing a number of young members and curious visitors willing to give this sport a try.
Hamza recalls, “Initially I was quite disappointed. No one was ready to rent out a place to build a skating park. They didn’t understand the need for such a place. My grandfather then suggested that I build the park on a piece of land which belonged to him, adjacent to Telangana State Police Academy (TSPA) on the Himayat Sagar road.”
