A Parkour View of Roosevelt Island

The above video is a Parkour practitioner's view and includes mashed up images of both Roosevelt Island and NYC's Central Park. For someone not used to quick camera work this video might be a bit strange to get used to but is quite interesting. I recognize shot outside Rivercross, behind Westview, along Island House among others. The last minute or so is a bit of out takes and just walking around.

As I have stated in past posts about Parkour, the actions taken would not be sanctioned by PSD and this video is not disagreeing that many of the moves seen could be dangerous.

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Jets vs Sharks ? Parkour Training Video

No, the video is not of a new tryout for wannabe Jets and Sharks in some sort of a Roosevelt Island production of West Side Story, The above YouTube video, from NYPKTraceurIrish, features a group of individuals practicing various Parkour routines around the island. With the many ramps, fencing and other architectural flourishes that are Roosevelt Island expect to see parkour demos for some time to come.

Parkour on Roosevelt Island

A number of months ago I found a video on You Tube that included individuals demonstrating Parkour on Roosevelt Island. In essence parkour is the application of gymnastics to urban landscapes. To first appreciate the art I would recommend the following short documentary. I love when they film the British children for their reactions to watching the tracuers.




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The videos I found that include individuals performing Parkour on Roosevelt Island among other NYC locations include the following two You Tube submissions.

NOTE: My presenting these videos does not suggest I am encouraging the use of public space or facilities in this manner as Parkour can be dangerous for those apparently not skilled in its application and may also be seen as a mis-use of the facilities pictured.




Direct YouTube Link by Whatismyleoname




Direct YouTube Link by Sophmore3000