Top skate parks for adrenaline junkies

If you or your teen is the outdoorsy, adrenaline-chasing sort, chances are they’ve been toting around a skateboard (or asking for one!). Don’t worry, they won’t have to go too far to find an ideal spot for learning tricks. There’s a number of well-equipped dedicated skate parks in Singapore. We’ve sniffed out the best places for kicking, flipping and making new friends!

SkatePark @ Lakeside Garden

Opened in April 2023, SkatePark is part of the newly developed Jurong Lake Gardens, which is made up of Lakeside Garden, the Garden Promenade, and the Chinese and Japanese Gardens. At almost 17,000 square metres, this is the biggest outdoor skate park in Singapore. It’s also the first facility of its kind to include a parkour park and bouldering wall! Five different skate ‘pods’ cater to different age groups, from the Learn to Skate Pod to the Big Bowl Pod.

Yuan Ching Rd, Jurong Lake (open 8am to 10pm, Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays for maintenance)

Xtreme Skatepark

Situated along East Coast Park, Xtreme Skatepark draws a multitude of enthusiastic skateboarders with its diverse range of features and characteristics that are unique to this premises. It’s also a park that makes a point of fostering an inclusive atmosphere, embracing skaters of all experience levels.

East Coast Park Service Road (open 7:30 AM to 10 PM, Tuesday to Saturday and Monday; open 24 hours on Sunday)

Somerset Skate Park

Located just outside of Somerset MRT, the grungy graffiti-covered skate park has a multitude of ramps, rails and tough obstacles that are enjoyed by local and expat adolescents alike. It’s a popular attraction for skaters from all corners of Singapore, thanks to its central location and bevy of shops, cafes and entertainment spots to head off to after.

1 Somerset Road (open 7 AM to 10 PM, Monday to Sunday)

Bishan Harmony Park Skate Park

Equipped with all the essentials, this skate park in the heartlands boasts ramps, a large bowl and plenty of flat space – great for newbies to practice and more experienced skaters to conquer complex tricks with their skateboards. It’s also fairly easy to get to, being a stone’s throw from Bishan MRT.

Beside Block 102, Bishan Street 12 (open 24 hours, Monday to Sunday)

Skate and Scoot World, SuperPark Singapore

A great way to beat the heat, this indoor skate park features ramps, rails and kickers. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned skater, you can practice your skills in the Freestyle Hall with your friends.

3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall, #02-477 (North Wing) (open 9 AM to 9 PM, Tuesday to Sunday; open 10:30 AM to 8 PM on Monday)

Stadium Skate Park

Located near Gate 14 of the National Stadium, this skate park features a variety of basic obstacles – rails, a fun-box and mini quarter-pipes – that are suitable for both beginners and professionals to practice their skateboard moves.

14 Stadium Drive (open 24 hours, Monday to Friday)

Buangkok Skatepark

Situated within Buangkok Sports Park, this decently sized skate park has half- and quarter-pipes and rails for riding and showing off cool tricks. If you’re just starting out and need all the space you can get to practice, there’s a huge flat space in the middle, with the obstacles lining the sides of the park.

983 Buangkok Crescent (open 24 hours, Monday to Friday)

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