Cooper Skate Park
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4.5(116)
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Brooklyn, New York
street skatingtransition skatingledges and railslearning trickslow-key after-work sessionskids
Cooper Skate Park is a classic, street-and-transition style spot with lots of ledges/rails and banks that work well for practicing tricks and flowing through. Go early if you want space—midday and weekends can get extremely crowded, and the restrooms may not be available.
At a Glance
LightsLights
WaterWater Fountain
Materialsmooth concrete
Features
Street SectionRailsLedges
Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention street lamps/light at night (still pretty dark). Bathrooms/restrooms are not consistently available/working. A working water fountain is mentioned (shut off for winter). Park is described as small/narrow and can get very crowded; early mornings are less busy. Some safety/maintenance concerns are mentioned (used syringes on grass; hornet nest; debris like twigs/pebbles; trees dropping “death balls” after rain).
Hours
- Friday
- 6AM-1AM
- Monday
- 6AM-1AM
- Sunday
- 6AM-1AM
- Tuesday
- 6AM-1AM
- Saturday
- 6AM-1AM
- Thursday
- 6AM-1AM
- Wednesday
- 6AM-1AM
Community Voice
Skaters consistently praise Cooper for its variety of obstacles (ledges, rails, and banks) and for having a good layout that keeps traffic moving even when it’s busy. Many reviewers describe it as small/narrow, which leads to crowding and limited space once more people arrive, especially around midday and weekends. Common complaints include awkward aluminum coping for skating ledges, occasional cleanliness/safety issues (debris and reports of syringes), and that restrooms are not working/open for long.
Overall Sentiment
50%
Pros
- Smooth park with a good mix of street and transition skating
- Lots of ledges and multiple rails/handrails for grinding and sliding
- Banks provide good flow for warmups and trick practice
- Working water fountain mentioned by reviewers
- Layout helps maintain flow even during busy times
Cons
- Small/narrow park—hard to find space when more than a handful of skaters show up
- Gets very crowded around noon and on weekends
- Aluminum coping is awkward for skating ledges
- Restrooms/bathrooms are not working or not open longer
- Occasional cleanliness/safety concerns (debris like twigs/pebbles; reports of used syringes; hornet nest)
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