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POPS Skatepark

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POPS Skatepark - photo 41 / 32Photo courtesy of Google Maps contributors
Google Rating
4.2(123)
Skill Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Entry

Paid

street skatingbeginner practicetechnical linessmall-session skateboardingBMX/scooter riders looking for a compact park

POPS Skatepark is a small, street-oriented neighborhood park with a mix of ramps, ledges, banks, boxes, flat gaps, and a few transition sections. Skaters repeatedly describe it as compact but creative, with enough flow to keep laps interesting and enough quirks to force you to adapt. It seems best suited to street skaters, beginners building confidence, and more experienced riders looking for technical practice rather than big transitions; several reviews also mention bikes, scooters, rollerblades, and even vintage quad skates, though one person felt it is more for skateboards than bikes. The vibe sounds generally friendly and community-driven, with locals and neighbors described as welcoming, but there are also complaints about trash, graffiti, rough ground, missing coping, and occasional crowding. Conditions are a mixed bag: the concrete add-ons are smoother than the surrounding ground, the park tends to stay wet after rain, there is no shade, and spectators have limited room. If you want a chill, technical session at a small park with a unique layout, POPS looks worthwhile; if you want big features or a polished surface, it may disappoint.

At a Glance

ParkingParking
Materialrough concrete

Features

Street SectionRailsLedgesMini Ramp

No shaded areas mentioned; tends to stay wet after rain; no nearby bathrooms; reviews suggest a small, neighborhood park with limited spectator space.

Hours

Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Community Voice

Skaters consistently describe POPS as a small, street-heavy park with ramps, ledges, banks, boxes, and a few little transition sections that reward technical skating. Many reviewers praise it as beginner-friendly while still enjoyable for seasoned skaters, and several note a friendly, positive community. At the same time, common complaints include rough ground, odd flow, missing coping, limited spectator space, no nearby bathrooms, and no shade. A few reviews also mention trash, graffiti, and the park staying wet after rain, though others say it is clean and well maintained.

Overall Sentiment
72%

Pros

  • Street-oriented layout with ledges, banks, boxes, and flat gaps
  • Friendly, welcoming local scene
  • Good for beginners and technical practice
  • Small size makes it easy to get laps in
  • Multiple run options despite the compact footprint

Cons

  • Rough ground around the smoother concrete features
  • No shade and little spectator space
  • Can get crowded at times
  • Stays wet for a while after rain
  • Reports of trash, graffiti, and some broken or missing coping

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All parks in PhiladelphiaBeginner Friendly in Philadelphia
CrowdModerate
Conditiondecent

Location

2134 E Hazzard St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125

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