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Top Rated
Skate Parks
in Los Angeles

Los Angeles skateboarding is still built on the kind of spots people talk about for years: iconic courthouse ledges, beachside flow, gritty neighborhood plazas, and pocket parks that punch above their size. The city’s scene is as much about vibe and history as it is about obstacles, and reviewers keep coming back to the same thing — when the layout is good, LA skaters will show up.

If you want the classic street feel, West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza gets called a "legendary spot" with "perfect" ledges, a big manual pad, and plenty of flat ground, though several reviewers note there are no ramps or bowls. For something with more flow, Venice Skatepark is the easy must-visit: bowl action, ocean views, and a packed mix of locals, visitors, beginners, and pros. Echo Park, Stoner, and Lake Street all get praise for squeezing a lot of usable skate into small spaces, even if dust, slopes, or crowding can make the session more of a mission.

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  • Quick Stats
  • Map
  • All Parks (22)
  • What Skaters Say
  • Best Parks for Bowl Skating
  • Night Skating Spots
  • Best Street Skating
  • Beginner-Friendly Parks
  • Free Skate Parks
  • Nearby Cities
  • FAQ
Quick StatsMapAll Parks (22)What Skaters SayBest Parks for Bowl SkatingNight Skating SpotsBest Street SkatingBeginner-Friendly ParksFree Skate ParksNearby CitiesFAQ

Quick Stats

22

Total Parks

6

Free Parks

4

With Lights

0

Indoor

Smooth concrete

Top Surface

3

Skill Levels

With Lights (4)With Bowls (4)Free (6)Beginner Friendly (18)

Park Map

All Skate Parks in Los Angeles

22 parks found

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza - photo 2
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.2

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza

moderatedecent
street skatingtrick practice
Chevy Chase Skatepark - photo 1
Street SectionRailsLightsrough concrete
4.8

Chevy Chase Skatepark

moderatedecent
street skatingnight sessions
Diamond Skatepark — photo coming soon
4.5

Diamond Skatepark

beginnerskids
Echo Park Skate Park - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.6

Echo Park Skate Park

moderatedecent
flow skatingsmall-park sessions
El Sereno Skatepark - photo 1
4.4

El Sereno Skatepark

beginnerskids and families
Harvard Skate Park - photo 1
4

Harvard Skate Park

beginnerskids
Hazard Park Skate Plaza - photo 1
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.4

Hazard Park Skate Plaza

crowdedwell-maintained
beginnersstreet skating
Hollenbeck Skatepark — photo coming soon
Street Sectionsmooth concrete
4.3

Hollenbeck Skatepark

moderatedecent
street skatingledges and gaps
Imperial Courts Skatepark - photo 2
smooth concrete
3.8

Imperial Courts Skatepark

moderatedecent
beginnerskids
La Fayette Skate Plaza - photo 1
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4

La Fayette Skate Plaza

crowdedneglected
street skatingledges and manual tricks
Lake Street Skatepark — photo coming soon
BowlStreet SectionRailsLightssmooth concrete
4.5

Lake Street Skatepark

moderatewell-maintained
intermediate skatersadvanced skaters
Lincoln Park Skatepark - photo 1
4.4

Lincoln Park Skatepark

skaters looking for a dedicated parkvisitors who value a professionally influenced design
Marsh Skate Park - photo 1
Street SectionRailsmixed
4.4

Marsh Skate Park

moderatedecent
beginnerscasual street skating
Monitor Skatepark - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionLightssmooth concrete
4.2

Monitor Skatepark

moderateneglected
beginner transition skatingmini-ramp and bowl sessions
Spohn Ranch Skateparks — photo coming soon
BowlStreet SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.8

Spohn Ranch Skateparks

crowdedwell-maintained
all skill levelsstreet and transition skating
Stoner Skate Plaza - photo 1
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.5

Stoner Skate Plaza

moderatedecent
street skatingmanuals and ollies
Trinity Skatepark - photo 1
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
3.6

Trinity Skatepark

moderatedecent
beginnerspractice sessions
West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza - photo 1
Street Sectionsmooth concrete
4.7

West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza

moderatedecent
street skatingledge skating
Westchester Skatepark. - photo 1
Street SectionRailsLights
4.6

Westchester Skatepark.

street skatingrail and stair practice
William Nickerson Gardens Skate Park - photo 1
Street Sectionsmooth concrete
4.3

William Nickerson Gardens Skate Park

moderatedecent
beginnerskids
WLCAC skate plaza - photo 1
5

WLCAC skate plaza

beginnerskids
WLcac skatepark - photo 2
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.6

WLcac skatepark

moderatedecent
street skatingworking ledge and rail tricks

What Skaters Are Saying in Los Angeles

Real reviews from the local skate community.

“The most famous skate spot in all of LA. Contrary to some other reviews online, it is still open and you are allowed to skate there. Rumour has it it will be demolished in 2023 as the actual courthouse is being renovated. but I've also seen that it might be saved. Either way, the ledges are perfect and theyre all actually slightly different heights.”

— Review of West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza

“Iconic LA skate spot. It’s still open and skateable lots of ledges and steps. manual pads flat ground spot. But no ramps bowls or half pipes. Parking could be tricky.”

— Review of West LA Courthouse Skate Plaza

“The energy here is always amazing—locals, visitors, pros, beginners, everyone just mixes in and creates such a cool vibe. The ocean breeze, the beach view, and the sound of boards hitting the concrete really make the whole experience feel iconic.”

— Review of Venice Skatepark

“Fun skatepark with a good flow. The transition in the bowl is a bit hard to get used to but the street features are built well. It’s fun to be able to constantly cruise around in a loop hitting features. The lights are dim at night and there’s lots of brake dust from the freeway.”

— Review of Echo Park Skate Park

“What an awesome skatepark. I have learned so many tricks here from some of the nicest people in the skateboarding community. It's a skate plaza, not a park, so you'll really need to know how to ollie to have fun here with the obstacles, people are supportive too so chances are someone will teach you to ollie if you talk to them when they're not busy. I feel like the manual pad is so awesome too it's the best height to learn how to ollie onto another platform and for getting longer manuals. The two banks/wall rides there are fun too and sketch in a good way. Theres also a small fun drop in section too.”

— Review of Stoner Skate Plaza

Best Parks for Bowl Skating in Los Angeles

These Los Angeles parks feature quality bowl sections for transition skating.

Echo Park Skate Park - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.6

Echo Park Skate Park

moderatedecent
flow skatingsmall-park sessions
Lake Street Skatepark — photo coming soon
BowlStreet SectionRailsLightssmooth concrete
4.5

Lake Street Skatepark

moderatewell-maintained
intermediate skatersadvanced skaters
Monitor Skatepark - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionLightssmooth concrete
4.2

Monitor Skatepark

moderateneglected
beginner transition skatingmini-ramp and bowl sessions
View all best parks for bowl skating→

Night Skating Spots in Los Angeles

Parks with lighting so you can skate after dark in Los Angeles.

Chevy Chase Skatepark - photo 1
Street SectionRailsLightsrough concrete
4.8

Chevy Chase Skatepark

moderatedecent
street skatingnight sessions
Lake Street Skatepark — photo coming soon
BowlStreet SectionRailsLightssmooth concrete
4.5

Lake Street Skatepark

moderatewell-maintained
intermediate skatersadvanced skaters
Monitor Skatepark - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionLightssmooth concrete
4.2

Monitor Skatepark

moderateneglected
beginner transition skatingmini-ramp and bowl sessions
View all night skating spots→

Best Street Skating in Los Angeles

Los Angeles parks with dedicated street sections, rails, and ledges.

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza - photo 2
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.2

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza

moderatedecent
street skatingtrick practice
Chevy Chase Skatepark - photo 1
Street SectionRailsLightsrough concrete
4.8

Chevy Chase Skatepark

moderatedecent
street skatingnight sessions
Echo Park Skate Park - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.6

Echo Park Skate Park

moderatedecent
flow skatingsmall-park sessions

Beginner-Friendly Parks in Los Angeles

Great for learning — these Los Angeles parks cater to beginners.

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza - photo 2
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.2

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza

moderatedecent
street skatingtrick practice
Diamond Skatepark — photo coming soon
4.5

Diamond Skatepark

beginnerskids
Echo Park Skate Park - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.6

Echo Park Skate Park

moderatedecent
flow skatingsmall-park sessions
View all beginner-friendly parks→

Free Skate Parks in Los Angeles

No entry fee required at these Los Angeles parks.

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza - photo 2
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.2

Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza

moderatedecent
street skatingtrick practice
Echo Park Skate Park - photo 1
BowlStreet SectionRailssmooth concrete
4.6

Echo Park Skate Park

moderatedecent
flow skatingsmall-park sessions
La Fayette Skate Plaza - photo 1
Street SectionRailssmooth concrete
4

La Fayette Skate Plaza

crowdedneglected
street skatingledges and manual tricks
View all free skate parks→

Nearby Cities in California

Explore more skate parks in California.

21 Skate Parks

San Diego

16 Skate Parks

Sacramento

13 Skate Parks

San Francisco

8 Skate Parks

Anaheim

6 Skate Parks

Santa Ana

5 Skate Parks

Bakersfield

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free skate parks in Los Angeles?
Yes! There are 6 free skate parks in Los Angeles, including Charmette Bonpua Skate Plaza, Echo Park Skate Park, La Fayette Skate Plaza, Lake Street Skatepark, Monitor Skatepark.
Which skate parks in Los Angeles have lights?
4 skate parks in Los Angeles have lighting for night sessions, including Chevy Chase Skatepark, Lake Street Skatepark, Monitor Skatepark, Westchester Skatepark..
Are there indoor skate parks in Los Angeles?
Currently there are no indoor skate parks listed in Los Angeles. All parks are outdoor facilities.
What skill levels are the skate parks in Los Angeles suited for?
Los Angeles's skate parks cover a range of skill levels: 18 for beginner skaters, 12 for intermediate skaters, 7 for advanced skaters. Many parks offer sections for multiple skill levels.

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