Garvanza Skatepark
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4.4(147)
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Highland Park, California
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Garvanza is a great stop if you want a big, deep bowl plus lots of rails, ledges, stairs, and other street obstacles in one place. Go prepared for a gritty, community-heavy vibe—bring wipes/water and expect limited shade, and check restroom availability before you arrive.
At a Glance
WaterWater Fountain
Materialsmooth concrete
Features
BowlStreet SectionRailsLedgesStairs
Open-air park with a large deep bowl and extensive street-style obstacles. Multiple reviewers mention lack of shade and litter/trash issues; one notes no restrooms and another says no restrooms/needs bathroom. Water fountains are present but one says the fountain is poor and needs repair/upgrade. Some mention of a monitoring system restricting BMX to Saturdays 10AM–12PM (no Sunday BMX).
The Setup
Public, open-air hangout for skateboarders featuring various rails, ledges, stairs & a sizable bowl.
Hours
- Friday
- 9AM-6PM
- Monday
- 9AM-6PM
- Sunday
- 9AM-6PM
- Tuesday
- 9AM-6PM
- Saturday
- 9AM-6PM
- Thursday
- 9AM-6PM
- Wednesday
- 9AM-6PM
Community Voice
Skaters consistently praise Garvanza for its large deep bowl and wide variety of obstacles, including rails, ledges, stairs, banks, and transitions. Many visitors describe a friendly local atmosphere and say it’s fun for different ages and skill levels, with some calling it good for beginners. Common complaints include cleanliness concerns (litter/trash, dog waste) and limited amenities such as missing/insufficient restrooms and lack of shade; one reviewer also notes the water fountain needs improvement.
Overall Sentiment
70%
Pros
- Large deep bowl with good carving/air
- Lots of street obstacles (rails, ledges, stairs, banks, transitions)
- Friendly, respectful local skater community
- Smooth all-cement surface
- Good variety for multiple ages and abilities
Cons
- Cleanliness issues reported (litter/trash, dog waste, beer bottles)
- Lack of shade
- Restrooms not available/insufficient (multiple mentions of no bathrooms/needs bathroom)
- Water fountain is poor/needs repair or upgrade
- Some safety concerns mentioned (e.g., unsafe behavior/drugs/tagging in one review)
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