Folwell Park Skatepark
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4.2(5)
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Entry
Paid
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Folwell Park Skatepark appears to be a brand-new, bowl-centered spot with at least one standout feature: a bowl with ribbed coping, which one skater called among the best-made parks in the cities. The vibe in the reviews sounds relaxed and friendly, with people describing the crowd as "super chill" and noting that dozens of skaters were already using it even before it was officially open. The biggest caution is the surface: one reviewer strongly warns that the finished concrete is extremely slick, comparing it to waxed school floors. That makes it sound like a park that may be fun but demanding, especially until it gets broken in or conditions improve. The space is described as huge, but the reviews don’t give a full obstacle list, so it’s hard to say how much street terrain it has beyond the bowl. Practical amenities are mixed: there are seasonal bathrooms nearby, but no adjacent parking lot was noted. Overall, it seems best for skaters who like bowl riding and don’t mind a new park with potentially slippery concrete.
At a Glance
WCRestrooms
Materialsmooth concrete
Features
BowlFlow Bowl
Brand new park; one review says it may not have been officially open yet while skaters were already using it.
Hours
No posted hours · public skate park, typically open dawn to dusk.
Community Voice
Reviewers consistently describe Folwell Park Skatepark as new, large, and promising, with one calling it one of the best-made parks in the cities and specifically praising the bowl with ribbed coping. The social atmosphere is reported as positive, with skaters described as super chill and the park already seeing plenty of use. At the same time, there is a strong complaint that the concrete is very slippery, which could make early sessions frustrating or unsafe. The surrounding park amenities get more attention than the skate features in some reviews, including seasonal bathrooms and the lack of an adjacent parking lot.
Overall Sentiment
70%
Pros
- Brand new bowl with ribbed coping
- Large park with room to skate
- Friendly, chill atmosphere
- Seasonal bathrooms nearby
Cons
- Finished concrete reported as extremely slippery
- No adjacent parking lot
- Opening status may have been unclear at first
- Obstacle details beyond the bowl are not well described
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