Forest Park Skate Park
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4.3(120)
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Woodhaven, New York
Entry
Paid
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Forest Park Skate Park is a good local spot to practice with a mellow metal mini ramp, a manny pad/low-ledge, and open space—especially if you’re learning. Expect mixed conditions and occasional crowd/safety distractions, so go at a time when it’s calmer and keep an eye on maintenance.
At a Glance
ParkingParking
Materialmixed
Features
LedgesMini RampManual Pads
Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot. Reviews mention the skatepark is sometimes not unlocked by the parks department, and there are concerns about neglect/repairs (wood ramps falling apart, broken/rotting banks, rough edges). Some reviewers note safety issues around children/scooters, and reports of homeless people and broken glass at night; there are also mentions of shade from trees and that the wider park has trails plus picnic/barbecue areas.
Hours
- Friday
- 6AM-9PM
- Monday
- 6AM-9PM
- Sunday
- 6AM-9PM
- Tuesday
- 6AM-9PM
- Saturday
- 6AM-9PM
- Thursday
- 6AM-9PM
- Wednesday
- 6AM-9PM
Community Voice
Skaters describe Forest Park as a family-friendly place with enough space to cruise and practice, including a manny pad/low-ledge and a fun metal mini ramp. Many visitors say it’s beginner-friendly and that the surrounding park offers shade and plenty of parking, but several reviews complain about neglect, rough edges, and damaged or rotting features. A few reviewers also mention safety concerns involving unattended kids, nighttime issues like broken glass, and occasional problems with the park not being unlocked.
Overall Sentiment
50%
Pros
- Metal mini ramp is fun and mellow
- Manny pad/low-ledge near the front is a standout feature
- Open space to practice tricks without feeling overly crowded
- Beginner-friendly with skaters of all levels
- Lots of parking and shade from surrounding trees
Cons
- Wood prefab ramps are falling apart / park is neglected by the city
- Some banks are broken or rotting; rough edges and litter reported
- Safety distractions from small children/scooters and parents letting kids climb ramps
- Reports of homeless people sleeping there and broken glass at night
- Some reviewers say it’s small and lacks features like rails/boxes
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