The love for Love park is real. Kalis is the man

I'd like this episode to continue for another hour or two.

Crazy that he is still so passionate about skateboarding and appreciates the past but isn’t living in the past like a lot of old skaters

The disdain in the man's face seeing all that granite just sitting, and for what to stop people from skating...The time and money Philly spent to get rid of that for it to just go sit and rot. Big ups to Kalis for keeping it going and shining the light!!! ONE LOVE, KEEP IT BURNING!!!

Kalis really is skateboarding to the core. He’s been doing this sh!t for like 30 years & still lives & breathes skateboarding every single day

I can’t say that I was ever a fan of Kalis before this. I could never identify with his scene or the street culture that went with it. But damn if this episode didn’t blow me away. Kalis has remained true to his roots and kept his integrity without compromising to the modern corporate skate industry. He worked outside of industry hubs to create and support his own people. And he hasn’t even felt the pressure to dress like a normal 47 year old. He style hasn’t changed at all but he’s matured into a great man full of generosity, respect and wisdom❤🙏

Nothing like Kalis skating some og shoes back in Philly ❤ such a big heart helping the locals keeping tradition🎉

Kalis is a legend, i had his boards all throughout alien workshop. He def pushed skateboarding to new heights

How much can one guy give! Kalis is part of a select group who have given so much to skate progression and culture.

Old buck going for the tre right out of the gate! What a legend. Mad respect Kalis!

"still runs, just limping a little bit" story of my life.. thanks skateboarding!

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned more about Kalis and have appreciated his love for skateboarding. I was too young to understand what he meant to Philly and guys like Stevie when I first picked up a skateboard, but he’s still that dude anyone can look up to. Also has one of the best 360 flips.

Kalis is a boss. My first job was working at Salvation Army in Grand Rapids and he rolled in one day in an Escalade and dropped off HEAPS of clothes, shoes, etc. Like brand new DC shoes. Just tons of stuff. I kept a pair of his JK7S that say protoype on the inside.

Just got to be one of the most realest Thrasher out there episode respect to Josh inspiring what he loves helping others

I relate so much with his attitude towards so much joy being reduced to disassembled slabs sitting in the woods. It's like death. Really sad man

Man, when he said let's do some happy stuff and it cuts to Muni... Sad to see history repeating itself right now

Josh has made a positive impact on skateboarding and still continues to do so. Stoked to have met him 12 years ago. Cool dude

It's great that Kalis gets to create the park of his dreams for the locals to shred and get a taste of some of the most legendary pieces of concrete in skating...I'd like to believe that Josh has been thinking about doing this for a very long time or even if he's hasn't just to be where he is in his skate career and to still be shredding and still living his dream of skating at his age is inspirational...You can see when he's looking at those slabs of concrete that changed his life forever and I can see the tears forming in his eyes bc he has so much love,respect and gratitude to LP and PHILTHADELPH so this is just a beautiful thing to see a person use the fortunes in life and give back to the community they come from because he wants to provide these groms with their local spot and allow them to skate anytime,all the time and see what GNARLY skate rats come out of there and become the future of this lifestyle and art that we all love so much...Can you imagine the talent that's going to most def come out of this park that IM SURE will be frequented by Josh and the homies so SOME SERIOUS SESSIONS are gonna go down there...MUCH RESPECT TO THE HOMIE FOR LIVING HIS LIFE HOW HE WANTS and MUCH HOMIE LOVE from someone who'd been watching you shred since the mid-late 90's and SHRED YOU HAVE O.G!!! 👏👏👏 sending PROSPEROUS!! and SUCCESSFILLED!! VIBES your way from the (732) via (215)... ✌️🫶💯

I had never heard of Josh but I love watching/listening to anyone who loves anything like Josh loves skating

Such a awesome dude! He was one of my idols skating in the 90's. Sty for days!

The best part about growing up skating in the late 90's/early 2000's era, was having role models like kalis, stevie, reynolds, ellington and pj ladd give us motivation to keep skating close to our hearts 25 years later. I get the same motivation to skate watching this as I did in 2002. Mad respect Kalis!

Kalis is so sick. So many guys from his era ruined their careers in one way or another so it’s nice to see him doing well and he has always kept skating as his main focus.

So sick to see legends move this art forward by bringing back to the community. Mad respect 🙏🙏🙏

i never realised how seeing Kalis not being able to tre flip would motivate me to get back on the board 😂

Kalis is the man. I'm not sure if there's another pro that does as much for skaters, the everyday dude at the spot, than him.. I got the same LOVE symbol on my forearm that he has tatted as well. A tribute to one of the greatest street skateboarders ever.

When you see DC Lynx 2s in the shot. Get flooded with the DC video.. Kalis, Wenning, Gallant, Dyrdek.. man

One of the most original custom parks ever created!! None of that yuppie shit, just straight up street terrain using historical pieces. Can't wait to see it 100% finished!!

I remember they had all those slabs at fdr at first and we starting takin em theres a couple the old benchs in the parking lot still and theyre still amazingly smooth. Sucks to see them all just rottin somewhere deep in Philthy Philly

YOOOO! THE ILLEST. For real, the clips of Kalis hoovering (“vacuuming” if you’re American) is up there with Cardiel mowing his lawn. REAL SHIT.

that indoor park is something from my dreams! Josh is the dopest dude fr

Kalis rules, heavy metal is still one of my favorite parts. So pure

Kalis is a fucking G. So cool to see him skate love park

Dude, what an OG ! Legend of the game ! Damn

That legends mural is absolutely beautiful wow.

Switch mongo is the true call of the 90s.

Kalis cares about the history and the future of skateboarding. I love that!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 and bro rips 🔥🔥🔥🔥 still.

I can only imagine how nice that Marble sounds rolling on it .... just imagine how good it will sound if they end up repairing every piece... orgasmic

RIP MUNI first Love Park now muni

This is the most I've got to see up of him up close and personal. Usually i only saw him in magazine promos or a few bonus features in skate videos.

Thank you Kalis for all you’ve done for skaters in MI.

I live in Michigan, man I'd kill to skate that new park he built! I wonder if it's ever possible....

I didn't want this to end. Kalis is a real G. One of the all-time greats 👍👍🍻

Met Kalis at a Ramp Rage event in Montreal back in the mid 90's. Super nice dude. A real legend.

Kalis is the man for using love park og concrete, also he is such a nice person. I messaged him on slap and he was super cool. Best kind of pro imo

I always thought some of the most artistic photos in skateboarding were taken of kalis. The nose blunt at hubba hideout, the 360 flip with golden gate in the background.. legendary shots. Kalis is a photographers dream.

Also shotout Josh Kalis for doing something for his skate family in Michigan. He is about it, not just talk

Grew up in Grand Rapids. Kalis was always so damn encouraging and just genuinely nice to us as young skateboarders. Good dude all around.

Wow, I didn’t see this being my favorite episode but damn, there is so much I respect about Kalis to the CORE. Dude stays true to his roots and heart and continues to inspire the current and future generations through handing down his trades to the industry. LEGEND 🙌🏾

Legend Kalis!

I never was in the USA But i Miss and Love Lovepark ❤

Damn that park is so sick!!

KALIS ur the best, much love

2003, 3rd grade, 8 years old, dc video changed my world 🥹

Why am I entertained watching josh kalis vacuum? 😀also enjoyed the mock backside nose blunt slide. Sad seeing the remnants of Love park rotting away in some random field

Kalis has always been one of my favorites!

Much love from GR. We all care about Kalis and his message we have a whole lot of real skaters here that are gonna tear that park up.❤️

Josh Kalis always seemed like one of the realest dudes. Like he’d give you the shirt off his back or something. Skateboarding culture as we know it has benefited so much from the contributions of this seemingly humble guy and his friends. Josh played no small part in saving the legendary Stevie Williams from a life of alcoholism and the streets and God knows what else. He probably wouldn’t even be alive if it weren’t for Josh. I’m so glad to see Josh is still “out there” doing well for himself and for others as always.

What a legend. Kalis and his involvement in Philly skating is priceless.

with muni gone philly could sure use a new park or dedicated plaza…

Kalis stayed true to his og 90's style unlike a lot of old school pros changing over to tight pants and goofy looking skinny skate shoes.

Cheers 😄 Up in Michigan🇺🇸🎉

Place looks amazing! So much inspiration

Kalis just fucking around with remote controlled cars is a series in itself

Street legend here. I love how he seemingly doesn't want to fully grow up. Skate mentality

That ground looks so fun to skate

Kalis has been this exact same leader and advocate for his homies since day 1. Much respect.

To build an indoor skate park like it's an outdoor city spot using granite is one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

Thank you

Sitting here amazed.. I absolutely love the fact he saved everything and did a whole floor and trek with the granite.. I too have that feeling about just the sound of a grind on it..

What an amazing tribute to an unreal time and place. The fact that we had guys from Cal moving to Philly blows my damn mind now. That’s how inspiring the atmosphere was.

That park looks sooo fun. Great to see how much Kalis has given back

Much love from the Mitten ❤

True OG, been a fan since day 1. Respect for how much you’ve helped the next gen and still do.👏👊🐐

Can't wait to see them finish this park. Respect the vision!

growing up a few years behind all the legends Kalis/Getz/Rob D./ Muska/ The God Father ect. and never being able to skate the original love park, seeing it in rubble hurt my soul. Thank you Josh for saving it lil pieces at a time. 🤘💚

Needed this Josh was one of my fav skaters back in the day

What a legend

Absolute legend

man what i love about skateboarding, most of everything can be used to skate and scratch

So sick. Awesome to hear Kalis bringing more support for industry in smaller states. Well done G. RIP Love Park...

This was such a sick ass piece!

Kalis is legend

Best 360 flip in my day was always Kalis! Glad to see him still putting it down.

Spot is like a dream!

Vacuuming the couch with the whole vacuum really hits home

Good to see some new Kalis footage. I’ve been waiting for him to be on the 9 club

Kalis loves skateboarding & his people ❤

Kalis such an OG for this. Can’t wait to see what pros come outta that park.

This is amazing. Love it🤙🤙🛹🛹💯

this has to be the best interior design programme i've ever accidentally clicked on

True dedication to detail, I’d love to skate a granite slabbed skatepark

So much to say about Kalis. Dude is a legend!

Damn that was amazing!!! Big up Josh Kalis

🔥🔥🔥

That made perfect sense. Josh Kalis is preserving his upbringing and culture.

This was an amazing video! Hope they do more episodes

What a great episode!

love it, Josh Kalis being Josh Kalis, let's see part 2

Josh Kalis, is one of my favorite skaters.

Much love from an old ass Michigan skater.