Skateparks are preferable to street skating. Regional skateparks attract wider crowds of people, and private skateparks have admission fees before entering. It is important to follow skateparks rules, some are family oriented and others for skaters only. Helmet and safety pads provided for beginners, skaters rely on less safety gears. Do not be afraid to ask for help.
After the pandemic, it was hard for people to gather without the possibility of catching again COVID-19. Time has passed and many people have taken vaccines, Skateparks have gotten back as social gathering spots.
Doral Central Park Skatepark
3000 NW 87th Ave.
Doral
(305) 593-6600
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Doral Central Park Skatepark is for everyone in the city to go to when driving is a hassle. It resolved the problem of having to travel to other skateparks farther from Doral, depending on the day and time.
The skatepark is ideal for families or neighborhood skaters, with a well-designed layout that allows many skateboarders and scooter riders to cruise. Skaters who go there help teach newcomers or young children how to perform tricks properly and what to avoid around others.
From 6 to 9 p.m., the skate park gets crowded with experienced skaters, and adults provide interactive supervision as children have picnics, sharing food and beverages.
Lot 11 Skatepark
301-349 NW 2nd St.
Miami, FL 33128
Monday – Sunday: 9a.m. to 10p.m.
lot11skatepark@gmail.com
Lot 11 is not large like other skateparks. It is deep inside the downtown area of Miami, where roads and cars fill up the most space. The skatepark can be used for film/TV production, photoshoots, events, throw parties, and concerts.
Dedicated beginners’ areas feature rails and smaller ramps to help you start learning. Inside the skatepark, there are picnic tables to rest, have lunch, socialize, and inspect other skateboarders.
“It is a nice community with professional skaters coming in,” said McCorry, a regular skater at Lot 11. “It’s fun and you make friends.”
Skatebird Miami
533 NE 83rd St.
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 603-8015
Monday – Saturday: Noon to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Skatebird Miami fuses skating and unique vendors, with the primary goal of creating a safe community that keeps out vandalism. Rotating every month, different businesses such as nail salons, barbershops, food trucks, kitchens, clothing brands, jewelry and artists, for a greater opportunity to expand the network.
Qualified teachers and staff work closely to assist with all attendees, and safety gear is required.
“There is a lot of community here and skateboarders come to this place, El Portal people, who want to learn how to skateboard,” said Head Coach Isaiah Graham. “We have one of the best roller blade shops here by Frankie Morallez.”
Haulover Skateboard Park
Miami Beach, FL 33154
Monday – Sunday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Haulover Skateboard Park serves as the coastal park for beachgoers and skaters. Located right behind Haulover Beach, the skatepark measures 7,500 square feet, allowing skaters and cyclists to share the entire park.
The skatepark extends the reach of performance along the wavy paths. Like-minded skaters, cyclists and adults can supervise each other to avoid collisions, especially when children are learning proper techniques safely in the skatepark.
Bikes can also be rented right next to the skatepark.
North Beach Public Skate Park
200 82nd St.
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 861-3616
Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
North Beach Public Skate Park attracts a variety of skaters, including school students, locals and tourists visiting the area. The best times are weekday opening hours and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., before it gets crowded; weekends are always packed.
Before the skatepark was constructed, street skating was the only way to skate at the risk of running into trouble with the police. Sunny Isles skatepark was shut down years ago due to noise complaints, leading to locals being in trouble with the police.
After the construction, social gatherings flourished.
