POPS Skatepark
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4.2(123)
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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POPS Skatepark is a small, street-focused spot with ledges/boxes and sharp-angled banks that rewards creativity and practice. It’s generally beginner-friendly for learning basics, but expect rougher concrete/transition areas and occasional crowding, plus no nearby bathrooms.
Features
Street SectionLedges
Park is small/compact and mainly street-style with ledges/boxes; multiple reviewers mention rough ground/rough transitions and some missing coping. No bathrooms close by (go before you arrive). Some reviewers note it can get crowded and there’s limited spectator space; one mentions it tends to stay wet after rain. Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot are available. Gate is described as always open; 2am sessions may bother nearby residents.
Hours
- Friday
- 9AM-9PM
- Monday
- 9AM-9PM
- Sunday
- 9AM-9PM
- Tuesday
- 9AM-9PM
- Saturday
- 9AM-9PM
- Thursday
- 9AM-9PM
- Wednesday
- 9AM-9PM
Community Voice
Skaters find POPS to be a compact, street-style practice park with a layout that offers multiple lines and creative options. Many appreciate that it works for a range of skill levels (including beginners) and that the community is friendly. Common complaints include rough ground/rough transitions, some maintenance issues (e.g., ramps/fences/coping), and limited amenities like no nearby bathrooms; a few also mention trash/graffiti and crowding at times.
Overall Sentiment
50%
Pros
- Street-style layout with ledges/boxes and multiple run options
- Good for beginners and practice (ramps not too big for learning)
- Friendly, welcoming community and decent people
- Fun, creative obstacles (e.g., flat gaps/wave box mentioned)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot
Cons
- Rough concrete/ground and rough transitions; some areas hard to get speed
- Maintenance concerns reported (ramps falling apart, missing coping, fences being ripped down)
- Gets crowded easily at times and has limited spectator space
- No bathrooms close by
- Some reports of trash/graffiti and dogs using the area
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