Tony Hawk Kicked Out of THPS3 Spot

Tony Hawk went back to the Los Angeles location that inspired the Pershing Square stage in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 to mark the game’s 25th anniversary. The spot in the game is based on the real Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles.

Hawk posted that he and his team were kicked out while filming there. He said security told them to leave, which made the whole thing end pretty quickly.

Pershing Square still looks much like it did when it appeared in the 2001 game, with its modern design and red orb features. Hawk’s visit was meant to recreate parts of the level, but he ended up only getting a short shoot on site.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 came out on PlayStation 2 and is still seen as one of the best games in the series. It was remade in 2025 as part of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4.