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Portland skateparks, rain or shine
Portland has one of the deepest public skatepark networks in the US. These are the parks Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) lists as open, with the main entrances it publishes, plus the legendary DIY under the Burnside Bridge.
PP&R skateparks are outdoor, public and free. Hours, closures and rules change, so check the linked official page on the day you go.
The famous one
Burnside Skatepark
Under the east end of the Burnside Bridge (SE 2nd Ave), Portland, OR 97232
Skaters poured the first concrete here without permission on Oct 31, 1990, and the city endorsed it in 1993. Skaters built it and still look after it, which is why it isn't on the PP&R list. The terrain is for experienced skaters, so watch a session before you drop in.
Portland Parks & Recreation skateparks
| Park | Main entrance (per PP&R) | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Pier Park | N Lombard St & Bruce Ave, 97203 | St. Johns, North |
| Kʰunamokwst Park | 5200 NE Alberta St, 97218 | Cully, NE |
| Glenhaven Park | NE 82nd Ave & Siskiyou St, 97213 | NE |
| Gateway Discovery Park | 10520 NE Halsey St, 97220 | Gateway, NE |
| Luuwit View Park | NE 127th Ave & NE Fremont St, 97230 | Argay, NE |
| Berrydale Park | SE 92nd Ave & Taylor St, 97216 | Montavilla, SE |
| Ed Benedict Park | SE 100th Ave & Powell Blvd, 97266 | SE |
| Errol Heights Park | SE 52nd Ave & Tenino St, 97206 | Brentwood-Darlington, SE |
| Parklane Park | SE 155th Ave & Main St, 97233 | Centennial, East |
| Gabriel Park | SW 45th Ave & Vermont St, 97219 | SW |
| Holly Farm Park | 10819 SW Capitol Hwy, 97219 | SW |
Coming next
- Creston Park skatepark (SE): PP&R listed construction running from fall 2025 to summer 2026. Check whether it has opened before you ride over.
- Steel Bridge Skatepark (Old Town): under construction, per PP&R.
Tips
- Wet concrete is slick. Portland's rain season is long, so watch the forecast and skate the dry windows.
- New to it? PP&R runs beginner skate programs in summer. Neighborhood parks are calmer than Burnside.
- Burnside etiquette: it's a volunteer-run DIY. Don't leave trash, and wait your turn.
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Sources
Facts on this page come from these public sources (checked Oct 2026). The wording is our own.