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NYC skateparks, borough by borough
New York's public skateparks are free, mostly unsupervised, and each has its own rules on bikes and hours. Locations and rules come from NYC Parks and Hudson River Park.
NYC Parks skateparks are generally unsupervised, and several are skateboard-only. Hours, closures and rules change, so check the linked official page on the day you go.
Manhattan
LES Skatepark (Coleman Playground)
Cherry, Market, Monroe & Pike Sts, New York, NY 10002
It sits under the Manhattan Bridge and was remodeled in 2012. It has ledges, jumps, rails, a pyramid and the "big apple" obstacle. NYC Parks lists it as unsupervised, open dawn to dusk, with no bikes (inline skates are allowed).
Pier 62 Skatepark (Hudson River Park)
Pier 62, Hudson River Park (Chelsea), New York, NY
It's free and open 8 a.m. to dusk. It opened in May 2010 as NYC's first full-size concrete vert transition park. It has a 5-ft spine, a fun box and a beginner ollie zone. Hudson River Park posted a construction closure from Oct 19 to Nov 2, so check the page before you go.
Skatepark at Pier 25 (Tribeca)
Pier 25 at N Moore St, New York, NY 10013
An 8,840 sq ft street park, free, open 8 a.m. to dusk, for skateboarders and rollerbladers.
Andy Kessler Skate Park (Riverside Park)
Riverside Park lower level near W 108th St, New York, NY 10025
About 30,000 sq ft, with a street plaza (stairs, ledges, rails, banks and a 4-ft mini ramp) and an 11-ft bowl. The plaza is listed as open 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. The bowl is seasonal (June to September) and requires a waiver and full pads.
Highbridge Skate Park
Enter at W 181st St & Amsterdam Ave (under the Hamilton Bridge), New York, NY 10033
NYC Parks calls it the largest skate park in the city. Open dawn to dusk.
Brooklyn, the Bronx and uptown
| Park | Location | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| McCarren Skate Park | McCarren Park, Williamsburg, Brooklyn | A concrete street park with a quarter pipe, curb wall, ledges and pyramids. Skateboards only; closes at dusk. |
| River Avenue Skate Park | E 157th St & River Ave, Bronx | A 10,000 sq ft plaza. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. BMX allowed. |
| Thomas Jefferson Park | E 114th St & FDR Dr, Manhattan | Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. BMX, scooters and inline skates allowed. |
| Williamsbridge Oval | Holt Pl & Reservoir Oval, Bronx | Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
Riding a BMX? See our NYC BMX-friendly parks guide.
Tips
- Beginners: Pier 62's ollie zone and Pier 25 are the friendliest starts.
- Bring pads for the Kessler bowl, or you won't get in.
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Sources
Facts on this page come from these public sources (checked Oct 2026). The wording is our own.