Ranked #12 of 14 skate parks in Washington by visitor rating
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Located at 301 Van Buren St NW in Washington, DC, this skatepark is best suited for beginners and younger skaters. Part of a larger playground complex, it features concrete slabs and a wedge-to-gap feature. Keep in mind that the park has limited flow and space, with the gap being challenging for most skill levels due to tight run-up distance. The mixed-use playground setting means you may encounter children during peak hours. While not ideal for advanced skaters, it offers a convenient option for locals looking for nearby skating spots.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“More of a children's/beginner skatepark. Its literally part of a child's playground complex so I felt a bit silly skating here as a fully grown man.
The floor is made from slabs of concrete so the cracks of each slab put you off a bit. Also strange to put a big wedge to wedge…”
★★★★★
“Terrible, nothing really skateable, no flow. Next to a park so there are children everywhere. The gap is pretty much unskateable, since there is not enough room to get speed. And it the gap is too big for most skaters anyways.”
★★★★★
“Don't come here kids be getting in you're way and they be sitting on the obstacles”
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