SKATEPARK OF TAMPA, INC.

What SKATEPARK OF TAMPA, INC. does

Skatepark of Tampa, Inc. (SPoT) is a privately held, independently owned skateboarding business headquartered in Tampa, Florida, operating a 5-person organization that combines a physical skatepark and skateshop with a Shopify-powered global e-commerce storefront. The company's retail offering spans complete skateboards, decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware, griptape, footwear (Nike SB, Vans Skate, New Balance Numeric), apparel, accessories, and house-brand SPoT Gear merchandise, sold to individual skateboarders and enthusiasts through both brick-and-mortar and online channels.

The company's economic engine is anchored by three annual competition properties—Tampa Pro (professional), Tampa Am (amateur), and the multi-city Damn Am contest series—which function as a tiered talent pipeline and generate ticket, registration, and sponsorship revenue alongside content for the SPoT Blog and skater database. Complementary service revenue comes from skate camps, private lessons, birthday party packages, and private park rentals. A charitable initiative, Boards for Bros, distributes free skateboards to underprivileged youth and serves as a community-facing brand extension rather than a revenue driver.

Commercially, SPoT pursues a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with no disclosed B2B enterprise contracts, third-party retail distribution, or external investors. Marketing is multi-channel across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, email newsletter, organic search, and on-site event activations. The competitive position rests on decades of brand recognition in skateboarding culture and an integrated community ecosystem rather than technology differentiation or scale economics.

Name

SKATEPARK OF TAMPA, INC.

Legal name

Skatepark of Tampa

Website

https://spottampa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Skatepark of Tampa is a 5-employee Tampa, Florida operator combining a brick-and-mortar skatepark and skateshop with a Shopify global e-commerce store, hosting Tampa Pro, Tampa Am, and Damn Am competitions and selling skateboarding equipment, apparel, and house-brand SPoT Gear to consumers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skateboarding Retail and Skatepark Facility

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Adventure & Action Sports Parks (Ski Resorts, Bike Parks, Skateparks) (MPAKAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Winter Sports (Ski/Snowboard) Retail (CRAMABAJ), Adventure Sports & Activity Centers (Paragliding, Surf Schools, Guided Activities) (THAAAAAL)

Keywords

• Skateboarding retail
• Skatepark facility
• Skateboarding events
• Skate instruction services
• Action sports apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Skateboard Product Sales: Sells complete skateboards, decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware, griptape, accessories, apparel, and shoes through both physical retail and e-commerce channels.
2. SPoT Branded Merchandise: Sells proprietary SPoT branded products including completes, decks, wheels, hardware, t-shirts, hats, socks, and accessories.
3. Event Tickets and Registration: Sells tickets for Tampa Am event and contest series participation.
4. Skate Programs and Rentals: Offers skate camp programs, skate lessons, birthday party packages, and private park rental services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skatepark of Tampa operates a physical indoor skatepark and skateshop that retails skateboarding equipment, footwear, apparel, and house-brand SPoT merchandise through both in-store and e-commerce channels. The company also hosts major amateur and professional skateboarding competitions (Tampa Pro, Tampa Am, Damn Am) and offers skate instruction, camps, birthday party packages, and private park rentals.

Product overview

SPoT Skateshop is a traditional brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retail business offering a comprehensive catalog of skateboarding products and on-site services. The core product portfolio includes skateboards (completes and decks), trucks, wheels, bearings, hardware, griptape, footwear (Nike SB, Vans Skate, New Balance Numeric), apparel, accessories, and the house brand SPoT Gear. Event merchandise includes the Fakie Full Cab Collection. Services include skate instruction (Camp and Lessons), facility rentals, birthday parties, and community programs. The company operates a major skatepark hosting world-class competitions including Tampa Pro (professional), Tampa Am (amateur), and the Damn Am contest series. Boards for Bros is a charitable initiative distributing free skateboards to underserved youth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Skateboards and Completes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vans (VF Corporation): Heritage skate footwear and apparel brand and a key SPoT retail partner. Operates its own skateparks (e.g., House of Vans) and event programming that mirror parts of SPoT's hybrid retail-plus-venue-plus-event model at much greater scale.
• Zumiez: National multi-brand action sports retailer operating hundreds of mall-based stores and a sizable e-commerce business. Overlaps with SPoT across skate hardgoods, footwear, and apparel, but serves a much broader action-sports audience rather than a skate-specialist niche.
• NHS (Santa Cruz / Skate One): Long-standing action sports company owning iconic skate brands (Santa Cruz, Independent Trucks, MOB, Bronson Speed Co.). Comparable as a skate ecosystem operator with hardware, apparel, and event involvement that competes for skateboarding consumer mindshare.
• Skate One Distribution / Powell Peralta: Iconic skate brand (Powell Peralta, Bones, Flip) sold through SPoT and competing skate retailers. Relevant as both a supplier and an adjacent brand-led operator with content, videos, and team events that compete for skateboarding cultural mindshare.

Direct peers

• Tactics: Long-running Oregon-based skate and snowboard retailer with both a flagship store and large e-commerce operation stocking premium hardgoods and footwear brands. Closely comparable to SPoT's skateshop product mix and emphasis on premium third-party skate brands.
• CCS: One of the largest skate-focused online and catalog retailers in the U.S., carrying completes, decks, trucks, wheels, shoes, and apparel. CCS competes directly with SPoT's e-commerce skateshop for the same core skateboarding consumer.
• Braille Skateboarding: Skateboarding media brand and skateboarding school offering lessons, camps, and a strong YouTube/social following. Comparable to SPoT in combining skate instruction, community content, and youth engagement, though with a digital-first rather than venue-anchored model.
• The Berrics: Private members-only skatepark founded by Steve Berra and Eric Koston that hosts high-profile competitions and produces original skateboarding content. The Berrics is the closest analog to SPoT's combination of a private skatepark, world-class contest hosting, and skate media.

Regional players

• Skatepark of Baltimore / Concrete Wave: Indoor skateparks with attached retail and event programming in regional markets. Comparable in the combination of facility operation, lessons, and skate retail, but geographically separated and lacking SPoT's flagship event franchise.

Emerging players

• Woodward: Action sports camp operator with multiple U.S. locations offering skateboarding, BMX, and snowboarding instruction. Comparable to SPoT's skate camp, lessons, and birthday-party programming, but with a multi-location camp model rather than a single venue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spottampa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/spottampa
• Facebookfacebook.com/spottampa
• Instagraminstagram.com/spottampa
• TikToktiktok.com/@spottampa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skatepark-of-tampa-inc.

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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