Westwood Skatepark
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2.6(16)
Skill Level
Intermediate
Location
Denver, Colorado
intermediate skaterscreative street-style sessionsmanual pad trickssmall casual sessions
Westwood Skatepark looks like a small, all-concrete community park with a street-style setup rather than a true transition-heavy spot. Skaters mention a pyramid, zig-zag ledge, round coping ledge, manual pad, and a few ramps/pipes, with the manual pad and pyramid getting the most praise. The downside is that the transition work is widely criticized: several reviews say the quarter pipes feel too steep, more like sloped walls, or just poorly designed. The ledges are waxed and may slide unpredictably, and one reviewer notes gravel near the walkway and cracks in the concrete that hurt the experience. The park seems best for skaters who like to get creative with small features, not for people trying to throw big tricks or rely on clean transition. Beginners and kids are specifically discouraged by at least one reviewer. Surface-wise it is fresh/smooth concrete, but crowding, shade, and lighting are not really described in the reviews.
At a Glance
ParkingParking
Materialsmooth concrete
Features
Street SectionLedgesManual Pads
Community park; one review says it was designed by community members. Heavy wax on ledges and some concrete cracks/gravel near skating area were noted.
Hours
No posted hours · public skate park, typically open dawn to dusk.
Community Voice
Skaters consistently describe Westwood as a small concrete park with a few fun features, especially the pyramid, manual pad, and coping ledge. At the same time, many reviewers complain that the transition elements were poorly designed, with quarter pipes that feel too steep or ineffective and overall construction that seems unskater-like. The ledges are said to be heavily waxed, which can make them unpredictable, and one review mentions gravel and concrete cracks near skating lines. Opinions are split: some call it a garbage park that should be redone, while others say it is still fun if you stay creative and work with what is there. The strongest agreement is that it is not a great choice for beginners or for skaters wanting a serious session.
Overall Sentiment
36%
Pros
- Fresh smooth concrete surface
- Manual pad is highly praised
- Pyramid and round coping ledge can be fun
- Small park that allows creative lines
Cons
- Quarter pipes/transition are widely criticized as steep or poorly shaped
- Waxed ledges may slide unpredictably
- Not recommended for kids or beginners by at least one reviewer
- Parking is described as not great
- Some reviewers mention gravel and concrete cracks near the skating area
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