Green Skate Lab – Washington, District of Columbia
★4.1(15 Google reviews)
Ranked #9 of 14 skate parks in Washington by visitor rating
BowlFree entry
About
Green Skate Lab is a specialized concrete bowl skate park in Northeast Washington, DC, designed for advanced transition skaters. This authentic bowl features pool coping and is best suited for experienced riders who can handle its challenging terrain. Located at 2913 20th St NE, the park offers free parking nearby and operates 24 hours daily. Visitors praise the well-built concrete construction and welcoming atmosphere. Note that this is a transition-focused facility – beginners may find it challenging. The intimate setting attracts serious skaters looking for a dedicated bowl experience in the DC area.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Skate park is likely great for advanced rider but not really great for anyone else.
It’s very small and offer little other skating areas. It’s not easy to reach with public transportation, lacks real trash cans, I couldn’t find any restrooms nearby, no water fountains that I…”
★★★★★
“A well built authentic good ol' fashioned concrete bowl complete with pool coping. Not your typical skate park- advanced users only. It's in a nice area with parking nearby.”
★★★★★
“This is not a skatepark or a "skate lab" whatever that means. It's just a bowl which is also too big for 99% of skaters. Only for advanced bowlskaters. Shaw skatepark is 1000x better”
★★★★★
“Great little bowl. Easy free parking. If you skate transition?You gotta check it out.”
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