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River Avenue Skate Park – Bronx, New York

β˜…4.4(208 Google reviews)

Ranked #2 of 4 skate parks in Bronx by visitor rating

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About

River Avenue Skate Park is a small but welcoming skate spot located in the heart of the Bronx near Yankee Stadium. The park features banks and quarter pipes set in an interesting layout that offers fun challenges for skaters of all levels. Beginners appreciate the friendly community and accessible terrain, while experienced skaters enjoy jamming around the varied features. Visitors praise the clean, well-maintained grounds and the peaceful park atmosphere with plenty of green space. Whether you're just getting started or looking for a casual session with the local crew, River Avenue delivers a genuine neighborhood skate experience. Open 6am to 10pm every day of the week.

What visitors say

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β€œA very strange layout and mix of features. Kind of fun to jam around the banks and quarter pipes.”

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β€œIt's a small park but great place for beginner's like me also people are so friendly and so cool. I love that park βœŒπŸ‘β€

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β€œI almost died here and it sucked it sucks so bad”

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β€œRiver Avenue Park is located in the heart of the Bronx. It is near the house that Ruth built. Yankee Stadium. It's beautiful there. Lots of green grass. It's very clean. There is a large area where the kids could play. It's a wonderful place to take the kids to enjoy a afternoon …”

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