Skateboard Parks in Philly

Paine's Park — Fairmount

Tucked along the banks of the Schulykill River across from the Museum of Art, Paine Park is a skater's paradise. With approximately 30,000 square feet of rails, ledges, transitions, and benches, this park is perfect for skaters of all ages.        

Pop's Park — East Kensington

Once an abandoned playground and roller hockey space that locals used to skate in, the East Kensington community united to help make Pop's a legit park. Small and midsize features make this the perfect spot for. young skaters to learn.

McCreesh Playground — Cobbs Creek

Another abandoned outdoor hockey rink transformed into a thriving skatepark, McCreesh's long, winding S spine makes this one of the most unique parks in the city.

Grays Ferry Crescent — South Philadelphia

Located under the Grays Ferry Bridge, this skatepark features some truly unique obstacles like a central catfish obstacle and pool coping. 

Whitehall — Frankford

Located in the Northeast, Whitehall offers lot of modern cement elements like spine, hubba, quarterpipe, and rails. This park is great for experts and novices alike.  

FDR Skatepark — South Philadelphia

This park was created by skaters for skaters and is nestled under to I-95 overpass. Features like a vert ramp and mini ramp are adorned with tags and art that make this space as visually cool as it is physically cool.

Front Street Park — South Philadelphia

This park is located right next to the skating rink and features smooth, flat ground and lots of features like quarterpipes, rails, and benches.

Granahan — Haddington

This skatepark is part of Granahan playground and was designed, in part, by students of Charter High School of Architecture and Design.

Skate the Foundry — West Philadelphia

This indoor skatepark offers open skate and is a great place for kids to keep rolling in the colder months. They also offer lessons and summer camps for all ages. Open skate is available on select days for a small fee or is free for members.

Suburban Skateboard Parks

Patrick Kerr Memorial Roslyn Skatepark — Abington

This park is open to skateboarders, bicyclists, and scooter users alike. Helmets must be worn and pads are strongly encouraged.

Ambler Skatepark — Ambler

Ambler Skatepark offers a mix of plaza style features and transitions, including unique gaps and ledges. No scooters or bikes allowed.

Haverford Township Skatepark — Haverford

Haverford Township Skatepark is located next to the Merry Place playground. It features large concrete transition pieces on either side of the park with a fun box and pyramid in between.

Radnor Skatepark — Wayne

This skatepark is open to skateboarders, in-line skaters, and BMX bikers. The park has obstacles for newbies and advanced skaters, including fly boxes with stair rails, hubba ledges, a pyramid, a quarter pipe ramp, and more.

Photo courtesy of Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund on Facebook.