Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk Spotted In Chico

CHICO, CA -- Chico residents were pleasantly surprised this week after legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk made an appearance at a new park. Actions News Now reported Hawk skated at Humboldt Skate Park for about an hour.

"When I was a kid, Tony Hawk was just the man," Brian Garner told Actions News Now after spotting The Birdman. "He had the video game, he had his own clothing company, and he did the 900 in the X Games which nobody had ever done before."

Carter Perry told the news station, "I think it was pretty cool he posted it on his Instagram, he has at least one million followers. It's pretty cool that he was able to come down to Chico and check out the new park."

In an Instagram post, Hawk shared a photo of himself performing a trick at the park.

Hawk, who is a member of the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, is considered one of the best skateboarders in modern day. He's also been active in communities by helping to fund parks.

--Photo: Tony Hawk arrives at the Stella McCartney Autumn 2018 Presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)