Ranked #4 of 11 skate parks in Minneapolis by visitor rating
Indoor
About
Familia Skateboard Shop is a beloved Minneapolis skateboarding destination located on East Hennepin Avenue, featuring an indoor skate park, premium shoe and apparel selection, and curated artwork. With a 4.7-star rating from over 330 reviews, Familia is known for its welcoming community atmosphere and knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to help both newcomers and experienced skaters. The shop regularly hosts raffles for exclusive releases and carries hard-to-find items. Visitors consistently praise the inclusive vibe, ample parking, and genuine passion for supporting local skateboarding culture. Whether you're building your first setup or looking for rare finds, Familia delivers an authentic skate shop experience.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Cool skate shop with a wide selection of shoes, clothing, and really cool art work. Indoor skate park connected”
★★★★★
“Phenomenal shop. I went in there to get my first set up and this guy who didn’t even work there started helping me figure it out. Then Dennis the owner started explaining things in even more depth. He set the board up, held some good conversations about skating and hobbies in…”
★★★★★
“I went to Familia for new bushings because mine broke and the guy helping me was nice but the other guy behind the counter literally mean mugged me for 15 minutes straight and didn’t say a single word. Definitely didn’t make me feel welcome.”
★★★★★
“Stopped in to enter April Sb's raffle and was wearing my familia x first ave Sb's and they hooked me up with the limited release box 🥳🙏🍻 let's go🥳 picked up some shirts also to support our local shops🙏 thank you for your awesome shop and chance for some absolute 🔥 raffles …”
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