The 10 best skateparks in California
You want to find the 10 best skateparks in California (and enjoy sun). Explore this article and discover the best spots to practice your skateboard, roller-blade, scooter, and BMX skills.
Why California is a great place for skating ?
It all started in California. Indeed, Skateboarding (as we know it today) was born in the late 1940s, or early 1950s, when surfers in California wanted something to do when there were no good waves to surf. This was called “sidewalk surfing”. Basically, it was a new wave of surfing on the sidewalk as the sport of surfing became very popular. In 1976, skateboarding was completely re-invented thanks to the ollie by Alan Gelfand. It remained a unique Florida trick until the 1978 when Gelfand made his first visit to California during summertime. His revolutionary way to skate caught the attention of the West Coast skaters and also the media where it began to spread worldwide !
“California is a mecca for skaters and bladers.“
Where i can find best skateparks in California ?
10. Alameda Skatepark, California
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9. Ken Wormhoudt Skatepark, California
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8. Magdalena-Ecke YMCA Skatepark, California
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7. Vans Skatepark, Orange, California
The Vans Skate Park in Orange is a great arena set with :
1. A 20,000 square foot indoor concrete and wood street course with an array of obstacles.
2. A replica of the original Combi pool located at the Upland Pipeline Skatepark in California during the early 1980s.
3. An area dedicated to beginners with features 3 feet or lower entirely surfaced in birch.
4. A mini ramp (80′ wide and heights ranging from 5ft to 9ft).
5. An outdoor area with a mini ramp and obstacles
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6. Curt Pernice Skatepark, California
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5. Tanzanite Skatepark, California
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4. Lake Cunningham Skatepark, California
This skate park is crazy ! Indeed, it’s the California’s Largest Skatepark with 68,000 square feet. It features : the world’s Tallest Vert Wall, the Largest Full Pipe in the world, the world’s biggest Cradle, a skull Bowl, a thimble, a street Course, a travelodge Bowl, a box Jump, an olympic Bowl, Multi Bowl Boxes, rails and more !
During the day : $10 for parking (free after 6pm). The park costs around $5 (pads mandatory).
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3. The Cove Skatepark, California
The Cove Skatepark is located in Santa Monica at Memorial Park. It is a massive 20,000 square-foot area with bowls, ramps, stairs, pool with tile coping, over-vert bowl, and also the Douglas Park rail. This park is designated for skateboarding, BMX and inline skating during specified days (and times). So, you need to check informations first.
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2. Huntington Beach “Off the wall” skatepark Vans, California
1. A 17,500 square-foot transition area with a clover bowl and custom hybrid backyard bowl/flow combination.
2. A massive 25,000 square-foot street area with stairs, gaps, metal edges, a double-kinked handrail (40 feet long) and also a volcano.
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1. Venice Beach Skatepark, California
The Venice Beach Skatepark was built in 2009 right into the sand fronting one of California’s most eclectic beach cities. Therefore it is a very famous sunny place. The 16,000 square-foot park features a snake, a street area with rails, ramps, boxes, and also steps. It was designed by local skaters and skating professionals.
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