Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Inside Detroit’s abandoned buildings, local skaters are creating their own DIY skateparks from scratch. With forgotten factories, empty rooftops, and an abandoned rec center known as “The Wig,” these crews are turning neglected spaces into places to skate, build, and experiment. What started as a small underground effort has spread across the city, with skaters constructing ramps and obstacles in buildings most people have written off.

About Abandoned:
In this VICE TV series, Rick McCrank travels across North America to explore the empty spaces once filled with life — from dead malls and ghost towns to forgotten amusement parks — uncovering what these places say about the modern world.

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