History
Founded in 1996 by Chuck Mitsui, the Association of Skateboarders in Hawaiʻi (ASH) is an Oʻahu-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to giving skateboarders a voice in public space and expanding safe, enriching opportunities for youth. ASH helped shape Honolulu’s Skatepark Construction Plan during the Mayor Jeremy Harris administration, contributing to eight new skateparks and partnering with HMSA to launch a statewide safety campaign. In the years since, ASH has continued strengthening local skate communities—reviving the long-neglected Ewa Beach Skatepark through neighborhood advocacy and a $37,000 full park rebuild, followed by a full upgrade to Kailua District Park’s skatepark in 2021 with new features, improved concrete, and extended lighting schedule to keep the space active and safe into the evening.