Feeling the urge to cut some shapes and show off your skating skills? Feel the wind in your hair (through your helmet of course) and impress the crowd? Or maybe you’re just looking for a new hobby? Will skating do? Find the best ‘skate park near me!
Skate Park in Scotland
Saughton Skatepark, Edinburgh
There are 3 main sections, you’ll find a transition, street and bowl section. With its well-thought-out and designed layout, there is something for everyone, no matter your experience level! Zoom and glide over hipped banks, rail and manny pads, round sections of the old school pool and much more! The thrills don’t stop, with enough load quarters to engage everyone and vert walls, spines, volcanoes and all things skate-worthy.
209 Balgreen Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 3AT
Monday - Sunday 24 hours
Cowdenbeath Skatepark, Cowdenbeath
A concrete park that has a banana-shaped bowl to one side and banks, quart ramps, mini ramps and volcanoes on the other side! Not forgetting concrete bowls and curved spines – all of these features make it an amazing skate park to visit. Whether you’re a dedicated beginner aiming to learn some really slick skate moves. Or you’re a super pro and want to show everyone how it’s done!
173 Stenhouse St, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9DH
Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Skate Park in the North East
Override, Tyne & Wear
It’s the ideal skate spot for testing out the waters and practising your pro skills. Override even offers skateboard lessons, where you can learn the basic skills, progress to flat ground tricks transition riding and even more.
8a Shaftesbury Ave, South Shields, Jarrow, NE32 3UP
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 19:00
4Motion, Darlington
Run by a community group, including parents, it started off being a BMX biking session, but further developed to include indoor skating too! You’ll find legacy features like curved ramps, a bowl floor and plenty of space – you can channel your inner Tony Hawk with some slick and smooth skateboard shapes.
Faverdale Industrial Estate, DL3 0PP
Monday 16:00 - 21:30
Tuesday and Wednesday closed
Thursday 16:30 - 22:00
Friday 16:00 - 22:00
Saturday 13:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:30
Skate Park in the North West
Ramp 1, Warrington
There is a 50,000-square-foot space big enough for everyone to cut some shapes! With a beginner section, an extended mini ramp, a rhythm section, a 40ft ridable tunnel and a really spectacular 165ft Las Vegas-themed street plaza!
Super cool, totally unique and a haven for skateboarders everywhere!
8a Shaftesbury Ave, South Shields, Jarrow, NE32 3UP
Monday to Friday 15:00 - 21:00
Saturday 09:00 - 21:00
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00
3 hour Session - £12.00
All Day Session - £17.00
Last Ride - (19:00 -21:00) £7.00
Projekts MCR Skatepark
The Projekts skate park is packed out with cool design features like jump ramps, quarter pipes and brilliant bowls! If you’re on the wild side and want to treat yourself and the kids to a really adventurous after-school activity, this is the place to be!
Faverdale Industrial Estate, DL3 0PP
Monday to Friday 11:00 - 21:00
Saturday 09:50 - 19:00
Sunday 09:50 - 18:00
Skate Park in the Midlands
Radlands Plaza, Northampton
The park also has an outer looping section, a middle strip and a top-raised section. With so many features where you can flex your skills and zip and zoom down, you’ll be having an extremely fun time!
8a Shaftesbury Ave, South Shields, Jarrow, NE32 3UP
Monday to Sunday 24 hours
Creation Skate Park
You’ll find a bowl section, ramp, street and a rhythm section, so whatever mood you’re in or whichever style you excel in – you’ll find an accompanying section. They even hold lessons for those who are trying skateboarding out, want to better their skills or reach the ultimate pro status!
582 Moseley Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B12 9AA
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Skate Park in the South East
BAYSIXTY6, London
There is also a large bowl ready to zoom and swerve in – it’s also not made out of concrete, but with wood. Making a nicer landing, but also you’ll find a smoother and faster surface to really get into your skates.
66 Acklam Rd, London W10 5YU
Monday 12:00 -21:00
Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 - 22:00
Friday 12:00 - 21:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 21:00
Level Skate Park, Brighton
There’s a plaza-style street section, as well as a transition area. With feature banks, hips, stair sets, rails, kickers, flat and curved ledges and a pyramid! But that’s not all, there is also a pole jam and cool contours that you won’t find anywhere else!
As well as various features, you’ll find a variety of depths of mini ramps that form a pipe. With a really cool set up, there’s no doubt why this skate park is hugely popular and the place to be!
The Level Skatepark, Richmond Terrace, Brighton BN2 9SY
Monday to Sunday 24 hours
Skate Park in the South West
The Lodge, New Abbot
They hold Skate Jams and other events throughout the year where everyone can get together. Not forgetting the coaching sessions available for those who need a little help. The Lodge also hosts the South West Youth Games – an Olympic-style event that divides talented young people into teams to compete towards the overall Youth Games title!
Wharf Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 2DA
Monday 11:30 - 13:30
Tuesday 09:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 21:00
Thursday 09:30 - 22:00
Friday 09:30 - 21:00
Saturday 09:30 - 17:30
Sunday Closed
St Ives Skatepark, Cornwall
With curved corners, concrete loops, mini ramps, barriers, rails and curved stones – there’s plenty to zip and zoom down and around. Whether it’s an after-school hobby to get some physical exercise in, a way to kill the weekend hours or a hobby that your kids really enjoy!
Penbeagle Ln, Saint Ives TR26 2HS
Please see website for opening times
Skate Park in Wales
Newport Skate Park, Newport
There’s even a peanut bowl, a street section and a bike jump for those who love to ride their BMX. Suitable for skaters aged 9 and over!
Tredegar Skatepark, Newport NP10 8XG
Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 21:00
Spit and Sawdust, Cardiff
A community centre that encourages all types of hobbies and extreme sports. With an indoor skate park of 7,000 square feet that’s designed and suitable for all ages and abilities! Make some moves and out beat Tony Hawk on an array of banks, blocks, hips, moveable kickers, pole jams and flat bars!
If you’re a beginner, don’t worry about it. They also hold skateboarding lessons throughout the week, whether you want private or women only! No matter your age, you’re welcome to shred some moves here.
Unit B, Rhymney River Bridge Rd, Cardiff CF23 9AF
Monday Closed
Tuesday 16:00 -21:00
Wednesday 18:00 - 22:00
Thursday - 16:00 - 22:00
Friday 18:00 - 22:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
So, now you know all the best places to shred your boards at a ‘Skate Park near me‘! Your weekend activities are about to be off the chart when you learn some new skills, cut some new shapes and engage in some thrilling sports!
In the mood for some more adventurous activities? We’ve got lots for you – shoot some targets with laser tag, climb high with rock climbing, let go of your inner stress with axe throwing or visit a rage room near you!