A Skateboarder's Memories of Margaret Drive | myhomeSG

In a tiny corner of Queenstown, an unusual skateboarding scene thrived from the early 90's to 2011. The Go Sports Skate Shop at Block 6C Margaret Drive was a legendary skate spot, where generations of skateboarders came and went.
Beyond Singapore’s tourist spots and man-made attractions is a rich heritage waiting to be seen in a new light. To celebrate National Day, The Straits Times’ photojournalists look into their connection to places that hold a special meaning for them.
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[@adrianho7520]

go sports and eddie sponsored a bunch of us malaysian kids back in the late 80’s and helped us channel our energies productively. thanks go sports!

[@carmenirigoyen-lopez9920]

Great story! May there be another "Margaret Drive"! Young people need places like that: places to gather, practice a sport for free! Some things in life are priceless!

[@willskiyoupi]

The good old days! Play carrom all day also

[@mdjoehaidibinahmat3459]

I missed Margaret Drive too. Always go there to drink fanta grape from the vending machine near Tai Chong Shopping Centre. The old guys will know that place. 1980

[@DavidHoughton17]

my goodness !! this sport! but yeah i was more of a United Squre Memo and of course Raffles Place/CBD and sometimes AMK banks

[@amiramy6796]

I’m in the group picture at 4.40min😂

[@rinky_dinky]

i remember i watched gleaming the cube back in 91 or 92... and i was like " i need to learn how to skate"
i cannot for the life of me remember how i got to know of go sports (yellow pages maybe ?)
but i went there with my mom, bought a plan b skateboard got myself a vans halfcab and a green SMA cap with a little red indian logo.
but i was intimidated by the kids though... i have always skated alone

[@sqito]

please make a skate park in bukit panjang :D

[@mdnazirsalleh7972]

I live there I need a skatepark

[@mdnazirsalleh7972]

My dad is in it

[@mdnazirsalleh7972]

At 0.57

[@xiaodhanan1]

Mantoyol

[@naqibezwnxx]

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