Ranked #6 of 8 skate parks in Brooklyn by visitor rating
Street sectionRampsBMX-friendly
About
Canarsie Skate Park is a welcoming Brooklyn skate destination located in Canarsie Park near Seaview Ave. With a 4.4-star rating from over 250 visitors, this park features diverse obstacles including rails, ledges, banks, and a notable manual pad. While it's not ideal for transition riders, skaters praise the inclusive local community that supports all skill levels. The park caters to multiple sports including skateboarding and BMX, with nearby restrooms and refreshment stands throughout the park. Open from 6 AM to 9 PM daily, it's a solid choice for Brooklyn skaters seeking a friendly, accessible spot to practice tricks and connect with the local skating community.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“It’s decently big with lots of features. But it’s the standard prefab cement features and I’m not a fan of the skate trail surrounded by dirt. The half pipe with no decks is a wild one you don’t see in a lot of skateparks.”
★★★★★
“A really fun skate park in an interesting area of Brooklyn. If you want lots of transition, this is not the place for you, a few decent ledges. Various rails and Hubbas. A very good angled manual pad. A few fun banks. I spent a couple hours here and would definitely skate it…”
★★★★★
“I love coming to Canarsie skatepark. The locals don’t make you feel out of place regardless of your skill level. They’ll even lend a hand in offering supportive advice on handling tricks on your board.
Let’s not get carried away though, this skatepark caters to all walks of…”
★★★★★
“There is a great little playground just across the field from the skate park called Canarsie Playground that's the best I've seen in Brooklyn so far. It's not in Canarsie Park by 102 st but close to the end of Remsen, for some reason Google is not letting me add it as a separate …”
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