Wilson Skate Park
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4.7(160)
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Entry
Paid
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Wilson Skate Park is a great stop if you want to mix street-style features (stairs, ledges, rails) with big pool-style bowl sessions. Go for the lights and the variety, but expect some rough spots/maintenance issues and plan around limited restroom options.
At a Glance
LightsLights
ParkingParking
Materialmixed
Features
BowlStreet SectionRailsLedgesStairsManual PadsFlow Bowl
Outdoor concrete skateboard-only park near Montrose Beach. Reviewers mention a large parking lot and that there is/was a $2/hr fee to use the parking lot (and sometimes free street parking). Bathrooms are mentioned as limited/insufficient or absent; one review says there are a couple bathrooms by the soccer field, while another says Chicago did not put bathroom facilities for the park. One reviewer reports human waste in the pool and others mention rough concrete, wavy transitions, and flaky paint in places.
The Setup
Lighted, outdoor concrete skateboard-only park near Montrose Beach with a pool, stairs & more.
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 consistently praise Wilson Skate Park for its variety—especially the big pool/bowl sections plus stairs, ledges, and rails—and for having good flow once you get used to the transitions. Many visitors like the night-lit setup and the overall skate vibe, and some mention it being a favorite Chicago spot. Complaints include rough or bumpy concrete, wavy/slick transitions in parts of the bowl, and concerns about cleanliness (including a report of human waste in the pool). Parking is also a mixed point, with mentions of a paid parking-lot fee and limited restroom availability.
Overall Sentiment
70%
Pros
- Big pool/bowl with metal coping and good transitions/flow
- Lots of street features: stairs, ledges, rails, boxes, and a manual pad
- Lights for night skating
- Large parking lot and generally easy to spend a full session
- Skaters describe it as fun for multiple skill levels
Cons
- Concrete can be rough/bumpy and not fully smooth
- Bowl transitions can have wavy/slick areas and flaky paint
- Cleanliness concerns reported (including human waste in the pool)
- Restrooms are limited/unclear (some say no bathrooms at the park)
- Parking-lot access may require a fee ($2/hr mentioned)
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