Burnham Park Skate Park
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4.2(67)
Skill Level
Intermediate
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Entry
Paid
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Burnham Park Skate Park is a transition-heavy spot with bowls, ledges, rails, and manual pads, plus lights that make night sessions possible. Expect rough/slow concrete and wonky/steep transitions with cracking, so it’s better for skaters who can handle challenging lines than for brand-new beginners.
At a Glance
LightsLights
ParkingParking
Materialrough concrete
Features
BowlStreet SectionRailsLedgesManual Pads
No restrooms nearby. Reviewers mention lights for night skating. Some report rough/slow concrete, steep/aggressive transitions, and significant cracking/coping issues; one mentions dead field mice in the deep end. Parking can be difficult and nearby parking may be paid.
The Setup
Set within Burnham Park, this fenced-in public skate facility offers bowls, ramps & railings.
Hours
- Friday
- 6AM-11PM
- Monday
- 6AM-11PM
- Sunday
- 6AM-11PM
- Tuesday
- 6AM-11PM
- Saturday
- 6AM-11PM
- Thursday
- 6AM-11PM
- Wednesday
- 6AM-11PM
Community Voice
Skaters like the park’s variety of obstacles—especially the bowls, ledges, rails, and transition features—and several mention it’s a good place to skate at night with lights. Many visitors complain about rough, slow concrete and problematic transitions (steep, inconsistent, or unskateable), along with cracking and coping/ledge deterioration that makes the park feel poorly maintained. Overall opinions are mixed: some see it as a fun, creative shred spot with potential, while others call it unsafe or not worth it compared with other nearby parks.
Overall Sentiment
50%
Pros
- Lots of transition options with bowls and varied obstacles (ledges/rails/manual pads)
- Lights for night skating
- Generally not too crowded according to multiple reviewers
- Good location near Lake Michigan/boardwalk for an outing
- Some sections can work for beginners or progression
Cons
- Rough/slow concrete surface and wonky transitions
- Cracking and coping/ledge deterioration reported
- Transitions described as super aggressive/steep and inconsistent
- No restrooms nearby
- Parking can be hard to access and may require paid parking nearby
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