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Dodoma skatepark

Dodoma

Home to TSI headquarters and Tanzania's first skatepark, it now hosts the Nafasi Nzuri Arts Space, a transformative project for youth.

2011
Park Founded
14+
Years Active
Free
Open Access

About the park

Built in 2011 through a collaboration between Skate-aid and Don Bosco, the Dodoma skatepark is the first ever built in Tanzania. Featuring a halfpipe, pyramid, gap and rail, the park has served well to grow the skateboarding scene in the region, spreading the love of the sport to other cities overtime.

Following the end of the collaboration with Skate-aid in 2024, the park is now fully managed by TSI and the local team. Alongside the skate infrastructure, the site has gained a container used for creative workshops and storage, laying the foundation for the next chapter.

What makes Dodoma unique

  • Tanzania's first ever skatepark — historical significance and symbolic value
  • Over a decade of operational history with deep community ties
  • Pilot site for the Arts Space model, designed to be replicated nationally

Regional Leads

SA

Simon Aloyce

Founder & Regional Lead

AA

Abuy Amour

Co-Regional Lead

Launched January 2026

Nafasi Nzuri Arts Space

Nafasi Nzuri, meaning "beautiful space" in Swahili, is a project establishing an Arts Space at the Don Bosco Youth Center. It serves marginalised children and youth by combining combines skateboarding, creativity, and life skills as a path toward personal growth and economic opportunity.

Art & DIY Workshops
Creative sessions using recycled materials, led by local artists and mentors.
Skateboarding Clinics
Regular training led by skilled instructors to build confidence and discipline.
Life Skills & Mentorship
Youth empowerment sessions on mental health, leadership, and social resilience.
Environmental Action
Community clean-ups, eco-art, tree planting, and climate education.
Arusha skatepark

Arusha

A thriving creative hub next to a school and orphanage — 6 years of community impact and a scenic location primed for growth.

2020
Park Built
6+
Years Active
Free
Open Access

About the park

SmallSteps Skatepark was built in 2020 by Wonders Around the World (WAW) in collaboration with Small Steps for Compassion (SSC). It is Arusha's first skatepark, located beside a school and an orphanage managed by SSC.

The park features a bowl, bump, down rail, small ledge, and rainbow rail. During construction, WAW mentored local skateboarders and builders, passing on skills to secure the park's long-term future. Today it's a free, open space serving hundreds of local youth, with equipment provided on-site.

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Current Programmes

SmallSteps runs a rich set of ongoing activities beyond skateboarding:

Free skate classes (gender-based) Art & DIY crafting Sunday Christian programme Free haircuts Go Green nature initiative Haydom mobility programme

What makes Arusha unique

  • 6 years of operational track record with measurable community impact
  • Strong Partnership with SSC, providing institutional credibility and continuity
  • High-traffic tourist region with capacity to attract visiting athletes

Regional Leads

GG

Gilliard Godson

Regional Lead

DM

Daniel Makindi

TAROSKA contact & Co-Lead

2026 Focus Areas

Development Plan

Interest in skateboarding in Arusha has grown considerably. Three focus areas will drive the 2026 expansion:

Skateboarding & Infrastructure
Expand the park with flat and street obstacles, acquire equipment, create a dedicated Haydom space, and improve road and parking access.
Creative & Community
Build a dedicated multipurpose creative space and invite local artists to host workshops, supported by additional art equipment.
Sustainability
Install solar infrastructure for night and indoor lighting, and expand existing green and environmental projects.
Dar skatepark

Dar es Salaam

A vibrant urban skate culture built from the streets up — ready to unite and secure its first permanent home.

DIY
Street Culture
10+
Years Active
Free
Open Access

About the scene

Dar es Salaam is home to a vibrant skate community that has long operated between the streets of the city and the grounds of Don Bosco Youth Center. Through an informal agreement, skaters use the outdoor basketball court on certain days, adding DIY ramps, boxes, and rails to create their own obstacles.

An interview with ITV Tanzania and the Dar Skateboarding Community - 03 April 2026

A small halfpipe was built on the grounds in 2020, cementing the skaters' presence at the center. Every day, skateboarding workshops are run for youth aged 7-20 years, with equipment and structure provided. Despite all this, Dar-es-Salaam still lacks a proper skatepark with safe, unrestricted access.

What makes Dar unique

  • → Urban setting with high youth population density and visibility
  • → Strong DIY & street culture, skaters have built and maintained their own obstacles for years
  • → Potential to become a national showcase site given proximity to international organisations

Regional Lead

AW

Anwar

Regional Lead, Dar es Salaam

FN

Frederick

Regional Co-Lead, Dar es Salaam

2026 Priority

Unity & A Permanent Skatepark

The fragmented nature of the skate community has made it difficult to present a unified case to potential funders or municipal authorities. 2026 is the year to change that, we're bringing the community together under one TSI Dar chapter and building the case for a permanent home.

Unify the Community
Bring the skate crews together under a unified TSI Dar chapter.
Needs Assessment & Site Study
Conduct a needs assessment and site feasibility study for a permanent skatepark.
Formalise Don Bosco Partnership
Formalise the relationship with Don Bosco Youth Center.
Pitch to Authorities & Funders
Develop a collective pitch to municipal authorities and potential funders, backed by TSI's national presence.