Long Beach Skateparks

Long Beach has a long and storied skateboarding legacy. It’s more than a sport here, it’s a vibrant community that congregates at the city’s 10 skateparks. Situated in every corner of Long Beach, these skateparks have their own distinct features, looks and vibes. Here’s where to find them and what you’ll find there during the daily grind.

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WEST

In many ways, Silverado Skatepark (1545 W 31st St) is exactly what local skaters have been asking for since it was their input that guided its 2023-24 renovation. The 5,000-square-foot skatepark had its reopening in late February with the $160,000 spent on the project–much of it from local donors such as the Port of Long Beach, Big Bang on the Bay and Long Beach Action Sports Kids (ASK) Foundation–producing a jewel of a facility, the only skatepark on Long Beach’s westside.

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NORTH

McBride Skatepark is not only famous for the iconic and huge “LBC” that adorns one of its banks, but also for being one of the best designed parks in the city. Its 11,000 square feet focuses less on traditional ramps, bowls and half-pipes to instead emphasize urban elements such as benches, stairs and handrails. Built in 2004, Houghton Skatepark (6301 Myrtle Ave) is notable for its murals and street art as well as three true bowls and a street section.

EAST

Cherry Skatepark at Bixby Park (130 Cherry Ave) represents the traditional epicenter of the local street skate scene. Originally constructed by skaters on an old shuffleboard court, it was eventually made into today’s permanent structure with classic elements set just a short walk from the beach. El Dorado Park Skatepark (2760 N Studebaker Rd) lays claim to being Long Beach's first skatepark. Opened in 2000, here you’ll find a mix of skateboarders, bikes and scooters.

CENTRAL

The Michael Green Skatepark is located at the 14th St. Park (14th St between Pacific and Pine Ave) and is divided into three sections: a skatelite halfpipe, street section with concrete banks and prefabricated elements as well as a more relaxed portion of concrete and prefab. Orizaba Skate Spot at Orizaba Park (1435 Orizaba Ave) is a beloved local spot with smooth concrete and exceptional flow. Within its 3,000 square feet are a quarter pipe, banks, ledges and a rail.

DOWNTOWN

Lincoln Park Skatepark (101 Pacific Ave), opened in 2022, is a 3,500-square-foot spot that includes a street plaza as well as lights. Gumbiner Skatepark (880 E 7th St) is a cozy, 2,000-square-foot concrete park that includes two benches, a flat bar, kickers to ledge and a flat bank. Drake Skatepark (951 Maine Ave) is another small park with three prefabricated elements, a rail and a good amount of open space for flat land tricks.

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Steve Lowery

Steve Lowery is a longtime local. Over the years he has written for the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and others. If you're looking for the hidden gems of Long Beach, Steve is your go-to.