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Damato Skatepark

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Google Rating
2.9(17)
Skill Level

Advanced

Location

San Diego, California

Entry

Paid

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Damato Skatepark is a very small, cramped spot with ledges/stairs and mixed transitions that many skaters say feel awkward or unsafe. If you’re local and want a quick session for trying new terrain, it can be fun, but most visitors wouldn’t drive far for it.

Features

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Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. Reviews mention a fenced-in playground and basketball courts across the street. Multiple reviews describe the skatepark as very small/cramped and note safety concerns (cracks, bumpy/shifted concrete, wheel-catching transitions, unexploded ordinance in the area). One review says the bowl was taken out and pyramids were added.

Hours

Friday
7AM-8PM
Monday
7AM-8PM
Sunday
7AM-8PM
Tuesday
7AM-8PM
Saturday
7AM-8PM
Thursday
7AM-8PM
Wednesday
7AM-8PM

Community Voice

Skaters consistently describe Damato Skatepark as extremely small and awkwardly laid out, with transitions that can catch wheels and surfaces that some say are cracked or bumpy. Several reviews rate the design poorly and warn it can feel dangerous or cramped, while others say it’s still fun and thrilling once you adjust. A few visitors also mention nearby amenities like a fenced playground and basketball courts, and that the park has been modified over time (e.g., bowl removed and pyramids added).

Overall Sentiment
30%

Pros

  • Some skaters find it fun and thrilling despite the flaws
  • Skateable wall sections with metal coping mentioned in reviews
  • Nearby fenced playground and basketball courts (across the street) for non-skaters
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot

Cons

  • Park is described as tiny/cramped with poor flow
  • Transitions/angles are said to be too steep or awkward, causing boards/wheels to hang up
  • Reviews mention cracks and bumpy/shifted concrete that affect riding
  • Safety concerns raised, including unexploded ordinance in the surrounding area
  • Some reviews say the bowl area is dangerous and prone to catching wheels

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