New York City is one of the world’s best cities, attracting travelers from all over the world to enjoy its upscale dining spots, high-end shopping, epic sites, and more. It’s located in a strategic location, where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The place sprawls five boroughs, featuring commercial and cultural centers, museums, and historic streets, especially in Manhattan. And as home to a wide range of cultures, the location boasts a vibrant culinary scene. Outdoor lovers are also not left behind as there are beautiful parks to explore, including the popular Central Park and High Line. Plus, when it comes to skateboarding, local skaters are proud of their city. You’ll find small and large skateparks, perfect for learning, displaying your talent, or watching new moves. Read on to discover the top skateparks in New York City.
1. Pier 62 Skatepark
This is one of the city’s most visited parks. It boasts a 15,000 square feet (1,394 square meter) surface, dotted by obstacles made with structural foam. It welcomes both skateboarding legends and beginners, who come to try out the Ollie Zone, featuring a 3-foot (1-meter) start box and a wedge, and the Fun Box section with a flat rail and a 24-foot (7-meter) ledge. The spotless venue also highlights a pool, ramps, and half-pipes. Plus, you can enjoy stunning views of the Hudson River from here.
Pier 62 Skatepark
Address: 143 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, United States
Website: Pier 62 Skatepark
Opening hours: 8am - 7pm (daily)
2. Astoria Skate Park
Astoria Skate Park, a favorite spot for Queen’s skateboarders, is a 21,500 square feet (1997 square meter) located amidst Astoria Park’s tall trees and rolling hills. With its size, smooth flooring, and wide spaces between structures, the skate park is the best on the East Coast. You’ll find banks, half pipes, rails, ledges, and many stairs, strategically set for you to display your talent. Plus, these structures are of different sizes, ideal for all skill levels.
Astoria Skate Park
Address: Hoyt Ave S, Astoria, NY 11102, United States
Website: Astoria Skate Park
Opening hours: 6am - 9pm (daily)
3. Allerton Skatepark
While Allerton Skatepark is of the small side, measuring 6,000 square feet (557 square meters), it still has some trick-inviting features. The unsupervised skateboarding venue is located on Bronx Park East, and comes with a lot of surfaces, including grind rails, a skate pyramid, ledges, bank ramps, and a quarter pipe, to practice tricks on. Also, wrist guards, elbow and knee pads, and a helmet are required if you’re under 18.
Allerton Skatepark
Address: Bronx Park East &, Allerton Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, United States
Website: Allerton Skatepark
Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)
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4. Hamilton Bridge Skate Park
Introverted skateboarders prefer the Highbridge Skatepark, tucked under the Hamilton Bridge, overlooking Harlem River. The concrete venue is built on a downward slope to enable you to achieve speed efficiently. The skatepark is the largest in the city and features every obstacle you can think of, including banks, pyramids, ledges, boxes, gaps, pipes, ramps, and more, perfect for advancing basic and advanced skills. The many graffiti gracing the spot add to its aesthetics.
Hamilton Bridge Skate Park
Address: 2401 Amsterdam Avenue Highbridge Park, 7349, New York, NY 10033, United States
Website: Hamilton Bridge Skate Park
Opening hours: 6am - 8pm (daily)
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Hiram Jacobs
I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Canada's largest cities and Australia's most popular cities, Washington, DC, Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Francisco. During my international travels, I participated in tours organized by private tour companies to China, Russia, South America, India, the Canadian Rockies, Israel, Japan's major cities; USA: Alaska, Arizona and Utah's scenic national National Parks . I received my Master of Arts in Political Science (Urban Administration) from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York in 1978. Since my recent retirement from the MTA, New York City Transit Authority, after 39 years of service as an Associate Transit Management Analyst, I hope to share with my fellow Travelers my observations, insights and personal experiences relating to Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, landmarks and popular attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and dynamic city to visit. I will strive to make your New York City Experience memorable. Tour Cancellations - Please provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the tour date in order to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund.
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5. Tribeca Skatepark
Tribeca Skatepark is an 8,840 square feet (821 square meter) skatepark in Hudson River Park, overlooking the gorgeous Hudson River and Manhattan. The venue, perfect for rollerblading and skateboarding, highlights many street-style structures that are suitable for beginners and seasoned skaters alike. You’ll find half-pipes, banks, gaps, rails, and walls — ready to pick your board and prove what you’re made of. The spot, designed by California Skateparks, tends to be busy, especially during weekends.
Tribeca Skatepark
Address: 100 N Moore St, New York, NY 10013, United States
Website: Tribeca Skatepark
Opening hours: 8am - 6pm (daily)
6. McCarren Skatepark
McCarren Park is a 35-acre (14-hectare) quaint venue, housing sports fields, courts, and a lovely skatepark. This favorite skatepark has continued to bring in locals since its debut in 2009, encouraging its renovation in 2016. It’s equipped with many challenging features such as a sloppy curb, ledges, a quarter pipe, pyramids, wedges, and ramps to push you to the limits. The area is also eye-catching, and you can take a dip in the on-site community swimming pool after some skating sessions.
McCarren Skatepark
Address: 61 Bayard St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States
Website: McCarren Skatepark
Opening hours: 9am - 6pm (daily)
7. London Planetree Skate Park
London Planetree Skate Park is a relatively new skateboarding venue in Queens, which opened in 2013 and welcomed skateboarders, in-line skaters, bikes, and scooters. The 10,000 square feet (962 square meter) space features concrete obstacles with metal toppings. These structures include hubba ledges, a euro gap, different pad sizes, and a lengthy quarter pipe — arranged for you to show your skateboarding prowess.
London Planetree Skate Park
Address: London Planetree Playground 89th St. &, Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, NY 11416, United States
Website: London Planetree Skate Park
Opening hours: 6am - 9pm (daily)
8. LES Coleman Skatepark
LES Coleman Skatepark — also known as Coleman or Chinatown Skatepark is Manhattan’s popular skating venue, where you’re most likely to spot the sport’s notable figures. The lively platform, designed with the help of California Skateparks, is situated under the Manhattan Bridge, overlooking the East River, and next to a beautiful kids’ playground. It underwent the much-required renovation in 2013, including replacing the plastic ramps with cement and marble. The venue highlights rails, kickers, ledges, an apple, and ample space between structures — perfect for all skill levels.
LES Coleman Skatepark
Address: 62 Monroe St &, Pike St, New York, NY 10002, United States
Website: LES Coleman Skatepark
Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)
9. Riverside Skate Park
Riverside Skate Park offers a safe ground for extreme skateboarding tricks and other sports, including biking and in-line skating. One of the best in the Upper West Side, the beautiful skatepark, was designed by Andy Kessler, a skateboarding star. The space highlights a concrete surface and nine-steel structures to ride on and through. You won’t be disappointed with the challenging 10-foot (3-meter) wooden pipe with vert, a quarter pipe, railings, and ramps. After you’re done, you can hit the on-site walking trail and explore the gorgeous environment, or play softball. Restrooms are also provided for your convenience.
Riverside Skate Park
Address: Riverside Dr &, W 108th St, New York, 10025, United States
Website: Riverside Skate Park
Opening hours: Thu - Mon: 12pm - 7pm (closed on Tue & Wed)
10. Bruckner Skate Park
If you’re just a beginner in skateboarding, you can start in this small concrete skatepark. Bruckner Skate Park, also called Throggs Neck, is tucked in eastern Bronx’s Bruckner Playground. The unsupervised skateboarding venue boasts many obstacles to keep you engaged, from banks to quarter pipes. You’ll also find a manual pad, a hubba, and a fun box. The area also highlights many other ways to have fun, including a kids’ playground, basketball courts, and more.
Bruckner Skate Park
Address: Brinsmade Ave &, Cross Bronx Expy, The Bronx, NY 10465, United States
Website: Bruckner Skate Park
Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)
Enjoy a grand skateboarding experience
A lot of memorable experiences await you in New York City, and skateboarding is one of them. From large to small skating venues, featuring a wide variety of obstacles and friendly faces, you’re sure to have a great time at the above listed skateparks in New York City.
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