McCarren Skatepark
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4.4(96)
Skill Level
Beginner
Location
Brooklyn, New York
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McCarren is a small, free spot with quarter pipes, rails/ledges, and a street-style setup that works well for beginners and for practicing lines. Go early if you want space, because it gets packed (especially with kids), and there are no lights for night sessions.
At a Glance
WaterWater Fountain
Materialsmooth concrete
Features
Street SectionRailsLedgesManual Pads
Local Guidelines
- Helmet Required
Small park with steep banks and a quarter pipe; multiple entrances (Lorimer St and Bayard St). Reviewers note it’s open all night but has no lights, and it can get very crowded due to its small size—especially with lots of kids. One reviewer reported an uneven/worn ramp section and a harsh exit into the ground on a specific ramp side.
The Setup
This small, free public skate park with steep banks offers a ledge feature & a quarter pipe.
Hours
- Friday
- 9AM-6PM
- Monday
- 9AM-6PM
- Sunday
- 9AM-6PM
- Tuesday
- 9AM-6PM
- Saturday
- 9AM-6PM
- Thursday
- 9AM-6PM
- Wednesday
- 9AM-6PM
Community Voice
Skaters consistently describe McCarren as a small but fun, free park with plenty of rails/boxes and a couple quarter pipes for practicing tricks and technical line work. Many visitors like the smooth concrete and the beginner-friendly layout, often recommending it for warm-ups and learning. The most common complaints are crowding due to the park’s limited size and occasional issues with specific ramp wear/uneven transitions, plus a lack of lighting for night skating.
Overall Sentiment
70%
Pros
- Plenty of rails/boxes/hubbas and ledge-style features for technical practice
- Quarter pipes with good radius/air potential
- Smooth concrete surface and generally well-constructed layout
- Beginner-friendly with a street setup and areas to warm up
- Free entry and a community vibe
Cons
- Gets very crowded because the park is small (especially with kids and scooters)
- No lights for night skating despite being open late
- Some ramps/edges can feel uneven or have harsh exits (reported wear-and-tear on one ramp side)
- Limited seating/rest areas
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