It may be tough to locate a skatepark that is not overly packed, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned rider seeking for a change of pace, especially since some of these skateparks in Singapore don’t even appear on Google maps. Here are some of the best skate parks in Singapore to check out.
Buangkok Skatepark
Image Credits: Buangkok Skatepark, SkatecoderThis skate park is located within the grounds of Buangkok Sports Park, a communal exercise facility for the people living in the Buangkok neighbourhood. This little skate park features a half- and quarter-pipes as well as rails for grinding and practising skate tricks. If you’re a novice, there’s plenty of empty ground to practise around the park to practice the fundamentals as well.
Location: 983 Buangkok Cres, Singapore 530983 | Open 24/7
Somerset Skatepark
Image Credits: Somerset Skatepark, The Straits TimesSkaters have a concrete haven right in the middle of Orchard Road. The 3000-square-metre concrete playground is easily accessible from the main road and is ideally placed opposite Somerset 313 particularly if you need a quick refuel from the 7-Eleven store nearby. It has novice friendly ramps as well as a graffiti wall where local artists may display their work. If you are craving for a challenge, the revamped portion of the park houses one of Singapore’s largest quarter pipes.
Location: 1 Somerset Rd, Singapore 238162
Opening Hours: 9.00am – 8.30 am (Mon – Sun)
Bishan Harmony Park
Bishan Harmony Park is a fairly large skate park that is equipped with all the basics, which can be reached easily with a short walk (or skate) from Bishan MRT. There’s enough of flat concrete surface for new skaters to get their feet wet, as well as more experienced skaters to perform more complicated manoeuvres. The pros may also conquer the huge bowl and ramps to practice their more advanced tricks.
Location: Bishan Rd | Open 24/7
Xtreme Skatepark
If you want to channel your inner Aaron Kyro while skating by the sea, Xtreme SkatePark is the place to go. This 1.4-hectare skate park is meant to blend in with the seaside backdrop and offers spaces for both beginners and experts. It has a combination bowl, a vertical bowl, and a street course with a variety of obstacles for skaters to perfect their flips, grinds, and other gravity-defying feats. The park is not just for skater boys (and girls), but also for BMX riders and two-wheelers scooter stunt scooters as well.
Location: 1 East Coast Terrace, Singapore 458912
Opening Hours: 7.00am – 10.00am (Mon – Fri) *Temporarily closed due to the pandemic.
Tampines Skatepark
This fairly large skate spot is a stone’s throw away from Tampines MRT made for skaters to flaunt their crazy abilities, and newbies to get the hang of balancing on the board. It has everything you need for a casual session, including a flat ramp, grind box, flat rail, and facing quarter-pipe. The spine on the fixtures are also smaller and softer here, making it perfect for beginners to get some practice with stalling. If you need to refuel, there are three malls located nearby, Tampines Mall, Tampines One, and Century Square all of which have lots of food options as well as air conditioning perfect for winding down after a session.
Location: Tampines Ave 4, Singapore 529538 | Open 24/7
Before going to a skatepark, it’s a good idea to brush up on fundamental skateboarding etiquette. It is critical to keep an eye out for yourself and others in an open area where individuals are travelling at fast speeds while performing stunts to avoid freak accidents. Just keep that in mind and you will be ready to go!
