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Front Skate Park

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Google Rating
4.3(114)
Skill Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Location

St Paul, Minnesota

street skatingbeginnerslearning basics and first dropsledges and railsquiet daytime sessions

Front Skate Park reads like a compact, all-concrete plaza park with a strong street-skating focus. Reviewers consistently mention stairs, ledges, rails, manual pad work, hips, and quarterpipes, plus smooth ground and nice transitions. It seems especially good for skaters who like technical flatground and ledge/rail lines, and several people say beginners can practice here comfortably while more experienced skaters still have plenty to work with. There’s also some BMX use, though one review says it’s “not much for bmx,” so it sounds better for skateboarding than for bikes overall. The vibe is mixed but generally positive: lots of people call it chill, quiet, friendly, or fun, while a few warn about sketchy behavior, fights, police visits, weed/drinking, and unsupervised younger kids. Crowds seem inconsistent, with comments ranging from “barely anyone goes” to “busy but cool.” Conditions appear solid overall, with a recently rebuilt all-concrete plaza and smooth surface, but it’s an outdoor park that people note gets cold and works best in daylight since it’s sun-up to sun-down. Standout praise is the flow and variety for a small plaza; standout complaints are the atmosphere and occasional safety concerns around the surrounding crowd.

At a Glance

WCRestrooms
WaterWater Fountain
ParkingParking
Materialsmooth concrete

Features

Street SectionRailsLedgesStairsManual Pads

Outdoor park; one review says it is sun-up to sun-down. Bathrooms are mentioned but their condition/open status is uncertain.

Hours

Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Community Voice

Reviewers consistently describe Front Skate Park as a smooth, all-concrete plaza with good flow, featuring stairs, ledges, rails, manual-pad space, hips, and quarterpipes. Many skaters praise it as fun for all levels, with several noting it is beginner-friendly while still offering enough for more advanced street skating. The park is also described as recently rebuilt and generally quiet or chill, though crowd levels vary from barely anyone there to busy. Complaints focus less on the actual park and more on the atmosphere around it, including reports of sketchy behavior, fights, drugs/alcohol, and occasional police presence. A few reviews also mention it gets cold and is only usable during daylight hours.

Overall Sentiment
78%

Pros

  • Smooth all-concrete plaza with good flow and transitions
  • Street features include stairs, ledges, rails, hips, and a manual pad
  • Beginner-friendly while still fun for experienced skaters
  • Recently rebuilt and described as a very nice replacement
  • Usually not too crowded or is described as a chill spot

Cons

  • No night skating mentioned; one review says it is sun-up to sun-down
  • Some reviewers report fights, sketchy behavior, and drug/alcohol use nearby
  • Can feel unsafe for beginners or younger kids at times
  • Mostly street-focused, with limited variety for BMX or transition skaters
  • Outdoor park can get cold

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All parks in St PaulFree in St PaulBeginner Friendly in St Paul
CrowdModerate
Conditiondecent

Location

485 Stinson Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117, USA, St Paul, Minnesota 55117

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Contact

+1 651-632-5111

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