Ranked #8 of 9 skate parks in Honolulu by visitor rating
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About
AMR Skatepark in Honolulu is a 24/7 skateboarding destination featuring rails, ramps, and platforms for practicing tricks and grinds. With a 4.1-star rating from 88 reviews, skaters appreciate the recently updated equipment and beginner-friendly layout on asphalt surface. The park doubles as a community hub with nearby playground, seating areas, and family activities. Safety-focused with helmet and pad requirements, it's popular with younger skaters and families, though busier during after-school hours. Recent renovations have upgraded facilities, though some experienced skaters note room for improvement in overall park design and durability.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Good skatepark. The surface is asphalt so not super smooth, but it works fine. Clean and not busy at around 1300-1400. There’s a overhang seating area and playground next to the skatepark.”
★★★★★
“Good park for beginners. not a whole lot going on here I’ve seen parks with the same space make everything flow better. Also lots of kids so great if you’re taking your young-ins somewhere safe. not so great if youre not in the learning stage”
★★★★★
“Technically for residents of AMR and their guests. Helmets /pads are required, bikes and scooters are not permitted...but no one is supervising. After school / summer can draw a rougher, older crowd of kids, so parents may want to supervise younger kids. The park has recently …”
★★★★★
“Older children play basketball or ride bikes while the younger ones go on their battery operated cars or scooters. There's slides for the kids to climb and slide down. I see others play tag or hide and seek. I noticed a father playing football with his boys. There are speed…”
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