Ranked #5 of 18 skate parks in Portland by visitor rating
Bowl
About
Gabriel Park Skatepark is a well-maintained transition-focused park in Portland featuring multiple bowls with real coping that flow together smoothly. With a 4.6-star rating from local skaters, it's praised for excellent concrete conditions and a welcoming community atmosphere. The park includes a 9-foot and 3-foot bowl plus smaller transition sections, making it ideal for skaters of all levels – from beginners finding their footing to experienced riders seeking good flow. While not the largest park, it offers a solid mix of obstacles in a compact space. The smooth surface and speed keep riders cool even during hot Portland summers. Open from 5am to midnight daily.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Good spot to roll around. Not a street type park.”
★★★★★
“Pretty nice skate park z looks like it's well maintained and kept clean. No cracked or broken concrete, most of the graffiti has been covered over, and the surface is in good shape. Not a lot of space to practice flat ground tricks, but the bowls are of varying sizes and flow…”
★★★★★
“Great skatepark, great community. It gets hot during summer days but the speed you can get keeps you cool. Awesome for beginners and pros alike. Not the biggest skatepark but there's a nice mix of obstacles.”
★★★★★
“Nice small park with decently smooth ground. Mostly transition with a couple park obstacles. 9ft and 3ft bowl with real coping, smaller transition with metal coping. Hazards include close quarters and little scooter kids.”
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