WE LOVE YOU PDG 2 | A film by Daniel Agria Lopes
Our friend Daniel (@dannyy.nahhh) spent 7 months filming and capturing the essence of Parque das Gerações (PDG) — a place that lives in all of our hearts. After last year’s premiere, here comes a new chapter:
A film that showcases the old PDG — the memories, the faces, and the energy that shaped this park into what it is today. With almost 80 locals involved, both guys and girls, this project is a true love letter to PDG.
The park has changed a lot since then — big transformations of the snake and the bowl — and what we’re building together.
What does this skatepark mean to you personally?
PDG is more than just a skatepark to me — it’s like home. I grew up there, surrounded by my friends. I’ve spent more time at PDG than I did at home. It’s where I’ve created some of the best memories and grown as a person. It’s not just a place to skate — it’s where I feel most myself.
How has skating influenced your life outside of the park?
Skating has taught me way more than just how to do tricks. It helped me understand respect and equality — how to treat others and be treated. It also taught me how to be independent and manage things on my own. These are lessons I carry with me every day, even outside of skating.
If the skatepark didn’t exist, how different would your life be?
Honestly, I probably wouldn’t be skating as much. Maybe I wouldn’t even be filming at all. PDG gave me the space and the motivation to really get into skating and video. Without it, I don’t think I’d have the same passion or direction I have now.
What’s your favorite memory at PDG?
It’s hard to pick just one — there are so many. Every session with the crew brings something new. Whether it’s a crazy trick, a funny moment, or just chilling together, PDG is full of memories that I’ll never forget.
What advice would you give to someone new coming to this park?
Just enjoy it. This place is special — the vibes, the people, the setup. You don’t have to be the best skater, just bring your energy, have fun, and respect everyone. That’s what it’s all about.
What inspired you to make a film about this skatepark?
My friends. The people I skate with every day inspired me to start filming. One day I started testing a new fisheye lens, and after looking at the footage, I realized — there’s something here. From that moment, I started filming every day. I got excited to share the clips with the homies and it just grew from there.
What’s the story you want to tell through this video?
I want to show the real lifestyle of our skate scene — the good times, the funny moments, the raw energy. I want to give life to this place through the film and motivate others to keep skating and enjoying the park like we do.
How do you want viewers to feel when they watch it?
I want people to finish the video and feel like grabbing their board and going out to skate with their friends. That’s the goal — to inspire that same love and passion for skating that we feel every day at PDG.
Why do you think this skatepark deserves to be documented?
First of all, PDG is the biggest skatepark in Portugal. It’s used every single day by all kinds of skaters. And now, with the new bowl and snake run, it’s even better. The park keeps growing, and it deserves to have that evolution captured and remembered.
What makes showing skateboarding in this local context different from big professional skate videos?
I’m not trying to make a video full of super technical tricks or crazy production. For me, it’s about people giving their best, having fun, and skating with heart. This is a film for the community — not for sponsors, not for fame. Just real people doing what they love.
What moment during filming has stood out to you the most so far?
Like I said, it all started when I was testing the fisheye lens. I had no plan at first, but when I saw what I captured, I knew something good could come from it. That excitement made me want to keep filming every day and share it with the crew. That moment lit the fire.
What do you hope the local community takes away from this film?
I just hope it gives people even more motivation to skate this amazing place. PDG is special, and I want this video to remind everyone of that and give them more power to keep pushing.