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Elliot Skatepark

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Google Rating
4.8(54)
Skill Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Entry

Paid

beginnersall-around street skatingpractice sessionsBMX and rollerbladesdowntown cruising

Elliot Skatepark comes across as a compact but well-designed concrete spot with a mix of street and transition features. Skaters mention flat bars, ledges, banks, rails, manual pads, a half bowl, and small quarterpipe-style ramps, so there’s enough variety for practicing lines and tricks even if the park is not large. It seems especially friendly to beginners and all-around session skaters, while a few reviewers note it also works for moderately advanced riders. The vibe is a big part of the appeal: people describe it as a great atmosphere, friendly crowd, and a new downtown skate spot that brings people together. On the downside, several reviews say it can get busy, and one notes homeless presence in the park, which may affect comfort for some visitors. The concrete is praised as smooth and well engineered, and the location right by downtown makes it easy to skate nearby after your session. BMX and rollerbladers are also mentioned as using the park.

At a Glance

ParkingParking
Materialsmooth concrete

Features

BowlStreet SectionRailsLedgesMini RampManual PadsFlow Bowl

Accessibility info indicates wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot; reviews also mention BMX, rollerblades, and general downtown adjacency.

Hours

No posted hours · public skate park, typically open dawn to dusk.

Community Voice

Visitors consistently praise Elliot Skatepark for its variety packed into a small footprint, with mentions of rails, ledges, manual pads, banks, transitions, a half bowl, and small quarterpipe features. Skaters often describe the park as smooth, well built, and fun for learning or practicing tricks, with several saying it suits beginners while still giving moderately advanced riders something to work with. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as friendly, lively, and community-oriented, especially for a new downtown skate spot. Common complaints are that the park can get busy and that the space is small, which limits the amount of riding available at once. One review also notes the presence of homeless people in the park.

Overall Sentiment
88%

Pros

  • Smooth concrete with well-engineered transitions
  • Good mix of rails, ledges, manual pads, and small ramps
  • Beginner-friendly but still useful for more experienced skaters
  • Friendly, lively community vibe
  • Downtown location makes it easy to skate nearby afterward

Cons

  • Small footprint with limited overall terrain
  • Can get busy and make grinds harder
  • Homeless presence noted by one reviewer

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Location

1000 E 14th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404

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