Blog | BOMMYS - Part 39

It’s no secret it rains a ton in Seattle and the greater Washing State area and for parents on the outside looking in, they might think this means there’s not a ton of great places to skate. Well, it’s quite the contrary. Skaters love to skateboard at any cost and the unwavering commitment to skate in the face of poor weather conditions has given rise to a thriving skate community who’ve in many cases taken it upon themselves to provide awesome skateparks.

In this article, we’re providing you with the most comprehensive list of the best skateparks in Seattle and the surrounding greater Washington State area, one of the most beautiful and fun places to skate in the entire U.S.A.

“I feel extremely lucky to have grown up as a skater in Washington State,” says Chris Millbank, one of our GOSKATE instructors. “It might rain a lot compared to Cali or something but it makes us extremely dedicated to skate when we can and our skateparks are legendary for sure.”

We couldn’t agree more Chris. Stick around at the end of the article, we might have some bonus skate spots for you to check out.

Now, let’s GOSKATE!

All Together Skatepark Seattle

3500 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

The All Together Skatepark in Seattle is a living testament to the skateboarding culture in the Seattle and Washington State area in terms of community and their commitment to providing awesome skateparks all year round. This indoor skatepark is arguably the most iconic skatepark in all of Seattle, hence why we started our list off with it. Skaters enter an outdoor sports center, practically a one-stop-shop for any outdoor activity you can do in the Pacific Northwest. Head down some stairs and you’re first greeted by a skate shop before paying a couple bucks (goes to keeping the skatepark lights on) to enter the park. Immediately, skaters can rejoice in a plethora of skate obstacles, including a beginner friendly section with kneehigh quarter pipes, an open space flat bar ledge section, a transition mini ramp section with a spine, and a bank to curved curb. The park with all its uniqueness and safety from the elements has hosted countless iconic skate contests, with most recently an all girls skate contest for the nonprofit, skatelikeagirl. It’s a definite must skate when in Seattle or the greater Washington State area.

GOSKATE RATING: All Together Skatepark is a must-visit when in the Seattle, Washington state area for all skill levels.

Jack Crawford Skatepark

Jack Crawford Skate Court, 68th Avenue Northeast, Kenmore, WA, USA

Just because it rains quite a bit in this neck of the world doesn’t mean there’s not awesome outdoor parks for you to skate. It’s actually the opposite and a big factor to why we wanted to provide you with the most comprehensive skatepark guide in this area. Jack Crawford Skate Court is exactly one of those parks. The Pacific Northwest has always been famous for its unique skatepark designs but Jack Crawford takes that legacy and made it contemporary. A unique dog-bowl in the middle of the park sets the tone for transition skaters looking to hop around onto some nearby hubbas. A kidney bowl in the back left intact a local quarry rock, which are scattered throughout the park on banks and quarters. Enjoy some uniquely placed obstacles and an open space to learn how to skate if you’re a beginner. Ultimately a great skatepark to master the foundations of skating and we highly recommend booking a one-on-one skate lesson here. Claim a free trial – there’s 2 remaining!

Monroe Skatepark

Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd, Monroe, WA 98272, USA

The Monroe Skatepark at Lake Tye Park is living proof just how far skatepark designs have evolved in the pacific northwest. Back in the day, as you will see on this list, the Washington State skateparks were known for giant bowls, where beginner skaters could only dream about dropping in on. But parks like Monroe, featuring the latest and greatest in skatepark design, excite skaters of all skill levels. Fit with amazing street obstacles in the form of various ledges, funboxes, stairs and rails, Monroe is what contemporary skating is all about. These locals here are some of the best in the state and it’s only a matter of time an Olympic skater is representing the USA coming out from Monroe skatepark.

Issaquah Skatepark

Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA 98027, USA

It’s always rad when there’s a skatepark named after the local Native American culture and this skatepark does not disappoint in design and location. Issaquah skatepark is at the local community center where the city has dedicated resources in designing this awesome skatepark. State-of-the-art in terms of material and cement quality but the obstacles are even more impressive with pump track-like flow for a central pipeline of speed that shoots you to pockets of ramps and banks to an open section of street obstacles. We love the tabletop gap and pyramid fun box and the surrounding trees that keep the area cool. The bowls here have a variety of heights and while the skatepark is somewhat beginner friendly, this skatepark really has a ton to offer to all skill levels. It’s one of our favorite skateparks and definitely worth the trip if you’re visiting the area.

GOSKATE RATING: Issaquah Community Center skatepark is a great skatepark for beginner skaters to have a one-on-one lesson. Otherwise, head early in the morning before older and more experienced skaters get there.

Bellevue Skatepark

14224 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA

We knew it wouldn’t be long before another indoor skatepark appeared on our list and for good reason. The Bellevue indoor skatepark has to be one of the most fun skateparks in Washington State, fully furnished with some of the most classic skate obstacles a skater could ask for. Vert ramps, mini ramps and everything in between, the all wood skate courses feel like something out of a video game or old skate mag. Flat bars of all sizes stretch the park in street course fashion with hubbas and out ledges inviting your pop to grind along to the next quarter pipe to stall and turn around to skate some more. The park has been open for decades and was fully remodeled in 2009. Come skate 4,000 square feet of pro style courses with specific hours of operation based on skill levels. Our favorite obstacle? The doorway drop thorough ramp!

Federal Way Skatepark, Steel Lake Skateboard Park

2620 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA

Federal skatepark is a great historic skatepark in the greater Washington State area that proves there’s decades of skate culture embedded in the area. At first glance you might think this skatepark is outdated with its initial designs leaning more towards a fully encompassed extreme sports design. But as we’ve always said at GOSKATE because we’ve witnessed it ourselves, unique skateparks produce unique skaters. Federal way is entirely unique as its design of steep tall spines, quarters, stairs, rails, make a skater almost feel like they’re in the shallow end of a pool. Blasting and pushing hard to develop skills that when going to other parks will make them laugh with ease. The classic vibes are still here tho with a five stair, euro gap, centrally placed funbox and just overall all good cement you can only find in concrete meant to endure the elements, there’s a clear reason why Federal Way Skatepark has a high rating among our skaters and instructors alike. The coping is particularly awesome here too.

Burien Skatepark

400 SW 146th St, Burien, WA 98166, USA

You can’t talk about the Pacific Northwest or Washington State and not mention how beautiful the area really is. With all that rain comes incredible spring months of green and blossom and it’s skateparks like Burien Skatepark that benefit from it. One of the most beautiful outdoor skateparks, Burien Skatepark is also an amazing park for beginners and kids alike. Why? Because it has a ton of open space and lumpy pump tracks and mellow banks. While at first glance you might think this skatepark is too fit for beginners, it rather takes you back to a simpler time in skating. You enter a Dogtown surfer mindset and in your lower center of gravity you nurture the roots of skating within yourself. It’s a great skatepark to visit and we highly recommend booking a one-on-one skate class here. The entire skatepark is outlined by a ledge by the way.

GOSKATE RATING: While Burien Skatepark might have an interesting reputation the park is undeniably great for young and beginner skaters alike.

Mill Creek Skatepark

13901 Heatherwood Dr, Mill Creek, WA 98012, USA

Mill Creek Skatepark is one of the raddest skateparks in the USA and represents what’s possible when a city allows skaters to design a skatepark. It literally has every type of street spot imaginable including a cement picnic bench launch obstacle and a 3-gap-3 double set. The park also has an iconic pier-seven manual pad (a famous San Francisco Spot) and several handrails of varying length. The only issue here is the skatepark kinda outweighs its location in terms of skill and population. What does that mean exactly? Well, the skatepark has a tremendous amount of street like obstacles but it’s located at the YMCA. So parents think it’s suitable to drop a kid off unsupervised. This skatepark, like all skateparks, is not a playground but a training area. We highly recommend booking a one-on-one lesson here to make sure your child starts off on the right foot and does so in the safest and most fun way possible.

Covington Skatepark

25064 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042, USA

Skateparks have the opportunity to really be a living work of art and many times skaters take this into their own hands with graffiti but the awesome small park of Covington decided to let skaters paint the ground. The beautiful murals spread between a prefabricated skatepark with everything a skater could want. A classic mini ramp with a spine, flatbar in the middle, two ledges and manny pads, a quarter in each corner, Covington skatepark really is the perfect skatepark to learn the fundamentals of skating. Basically sprouted in a grassy knoll, the skatepark is surrounded by nature and just overall produces great vibes. While some skaters don’t love a prefabricated skatepark, Covington shines above the rest with design and artistic influence in the park. It’s a great park for kids and beginners as well, so pile up the minivan and call your friends and head to Covington skatepark in Washington State.

Ballard Commons Skatepark

Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA

Ballard Commons Skatepark was a bit of a challenge to add to this list but we thought that makes the perfect reason for it to be on here. Because skateboarding isn’t easy and no one should go into it thinking skateparks arn’t going to be challenging also. Ballard Commons is actually quite uncommon in its design with a famous tombstone quarter pipe that leaves onlookers trembling. A host of transitions with carrying eights and vertical walls, pool coping corners, deathboxes and euro gaps are sprinkled throughout. Just walking by the skatepark almost looks like a giant hole in the ground but there are some art installations and limited street obstacles. Nonetheless, if you are a transition or vert skater, you’re going to want to come out to Ballard Commons Skatepark in Washington. Or if you want to spectate some incredible skating, come through. It’s free and open to the public.

GOSKATE RATING: This skatepark has a huge transition section that won’t serve beginners. Bowl skaters will have a blast and there is a larger flat ground area for new skaters to master the foundations of skating.

Bainbridge Island Washington Skatepark

Strawberry Hill Park / Off-leash Dog Park, 7666 High School Rd NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, USA

Bainbridge Island Washington Skatepark is one of the most unique skateparks we have ever seen. It reminds us of those classic 70 skateparks that were sprinkled throughout the world when skating was first gaining global recognition. The skatepark is essentially a series of pools, bowls, spines and quarter pipes combined by snake runs and infinite quarters for massive pumps and airs. Seriously, this skatepark might not even be a skatepark if it wasn’t for the brave skaters who want to carve, slash, grind and fly through the air. This park is sometimes referred to as Strawberry Hill and when you say those two words skaters know exactly the park you’re talking about. It’s 12,000 impressive square feet of grindline masterpiece design and while most skaters can find something fun to skate here no matter their skill level, this park is definitely a great park to have an instructor to help you get the most out of it.

Billy Johnson Skatepark

24700 Lindvog Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346, United States

At first glance, the Billy Johnson Skatepark might seem like an undeveloped or older skatepark that might leave skaters wanting more. But the truth of the matter is it’s actually quite the opposite. Sure, it’s not as new as some of the parks closer to a downtown metropolis but the uncanny charm of this skatepark nestled in the unsupervised wilderness puts skaters in a true home away from home. An open space with great concrete, simple obstacles like banks, down rails, quarters spaced out perfectly ensures skaters have hours and hours of consistent fun. Some park designers try to innovate so much they actually alienate the skatepark from the fundamental elements of learning how to skate or even having fun. Billy Johnson is the exact opposite and we highly recommend you check it out.

Carnation Skatepark

Valley Memorial Park, 31999 Blanche St, Carnation, WA 98014, USA

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to skate 5,000 square feet of pure transition? Well, now you no longer have to wonder. Carnation Skatepark at Valley Memorial Park is essentially a giant empty swimming pool, complete with 3 complete pockets and corner bowls and a large bowl at its western end. The park is completely unique in the sense there are no street obstacles and the large transition park plopped in the middle of a grass field almost feels like you’re skating inside the actual Earth itself. While this skatepark tends to not be beginner friendly, once your child learns the foundation of skateboarding and how to drop in, they can be expected to have hours and hours of countless fun, learning all types of transition tricks. If you’re in the area, we consider booking a one-on-one GOSKATE lesson at Carnation.

Shoreline Skatepark

NE 155th St & 8th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155, USA

Shoreline skatepark is a great skatepark in the greater Washington state area and for many reasons. The first being the design of the skatepark has great features built with cement integrity. The second is the wide open nature of the park giving plenty of room for new and young skaters to master the foundations of skating. Additionally, the skatepark is really, really fun with a ton of obstacles for varying skill levels. Some parks feel like they are designed to push the limits of what makes skateboarding gnarly, whereas some skateparks like Shoreline are designed with all skaters in mind. A perfect mix of street obstacles and basic transition, this skatepark is a great skatepark to increase your skateboarding skills at a fast and safe rate. We highly recommend checking out this skatepark if you’re cruising through Washington State. It’s easily one of our favorites on the list.

GOSKATE RATING: Shoreline skatepark is one the most underrated skateparks in the Seattle Washington State area, deserving a lot more shine from the skatework at large. However, it does have a good rating on our site from those who skated it in our community.

Brannan Skatepark, Auburn WA

601-799 28th St NE, Auburn, WA 98002, USA

Brannan Skatepark is one of the most unique skateparks in the greater Washington State area. It’s a bit of an enigma, some of the ways in which the designs were made but like we said before in this article, unique skateparks produce unique skaters. A birth bath style bowl without coping opens the skatepark to a series of spines and quarter pipes before a funbox with a table top flat rail. Ledges and small ramps surround the skatepark which sits inside a sports complex inviting the whole family for some sunshine fun. It is rumored the skatepark was designed with bikes in mind, which for many this can be a caveat. But unique skaters and beginners looking to skate varying sizes of downhill obstacles will have a great time skating Brannan Skatepark.

Silverdale Skatepark, Silverdale WA

11601 Silverdale Way NW, Silverdale, WA 98383, USA

What is constantly really amazing about Washington State Skatepark is how long these skateparks have been around, giving local skaters decades of skate culture. Silverdale Skatepark is a testament to this simple yet profound truth, with a simple layout proven for decades to give skaters countless hours of fun and seriously developing their skills in the meantime. Hard, weathered cement drops you into an array of banks, quarters and even spines, outlined by pyramids, down-rails and funboxes. Skaters enjoy a healthy flow between obstacles with space in between to practice as a beginner. Check out Silverdale skatepark when you’re in the area. We guarantee you won’t regret it.

GOSKATE RATING: Silverdale skatepark has a great bowl and transition section akin to the skateparks the Pacific Northwest are famous for.

Buckley Skatepark, Buckley WA

Buckley, WA 98321, United States

Buckley skatepark is one of those amazing new skateparks that captures that old skatepark feel. What do we mean by that? A lot of new parks are built in a such a way it feels like designers are cramming as much as they can into a finite space, whereas Buckley has a host of obstacles spaced well for a great flow. Built by Grindline in 2016, the skatepark has state of the art ledges, flat bars, pyramids that all lead into the center by a volcano, snake run and various quarters. The ground is also quite smooth and makes for a skatepark perfectly suited for new and young skaters. We highly, highly recommend booking a one-on-one skate lesson here at Buckley skatepark. This skatepark also has lights, something increasingly more rare in skatepark design.

Marysville Skatepark, Marysville WA

1050 Columbia Ave, Marysville, WA 98270, USA

Marysville skatepark is one of the highest rated skateparks on our list and for good reason. This Marysville skatepark features some classic street skateboarding designs built with the cement integrity of the early 2000s. Six, eight, ten stairs with their own rails and hubbas are sprawled in each corner of the park, with shoot out ledges, flat bars, pyramids and a host of banks for the perfect speed for any obstacle. There is also a perfect kicker ramp in the center of the park, something most skateparks don’t have nowadays and always attracts skaters of varying skill levels. The banks also lead up to ledges in a very unique way, providing a skatepark where creative skaters can really flourish.

GOSKATE RATING: Maryville skatepark is one of those skateparks that is destined to survive the test of time with a classic design for skaters of all skill levels. If you’re a local at Maryville you’re quite the lucky skater!

Bonney Lake Skatepark, Bonney Lake WA

7265 W Tapps Hwy E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391, USA

Every now and then a skatepark makes it on our list for their design alone and Bonney Lake Skatepark at Allan Yorke park is that skatepark. We’re talking about a skatepark with a design second to none, with unique bowl cut outs, roll ins, spines with connecting pyramids and banks – all fit with great coping. The corners of the skatepark are full of funboxes and interesting street rails, including two rainbow rails inspired by snowboarding. You’ve heard us say it before, unique skateparks produce unique skaters, booking your one-on-one lesson here today is a great way to ensure you child or loved one skates with a creative mind. Let us not forget the iconic stairway-to-heaven design in the center of the park, which invites skaters to grind seven layers of coping into two large banks. If you can skate well at Bonney, you can skate well anywhere.

GOSKATE RATING: Bonney Lake Skatepark is one of the most interesting skateparks we’ve had the pleasure of covering with a one-of-a-kind construction. While it might have an obstacle appearance best suited for intermediate to advanced skaters, there is still plenty a beginner or younger skater can enjoy.

Gig Harbor Skatepark

3510 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USA

Gig Harbor is an interesting skatepark to say the least. It was built at a time when skateboarding and extreme sports were associated unfairly with disorder and was built right next to the sheriff’s office. While some parents might like that it is worth mentioning full pads and helmets, which can sometimes be a financial barrier for parents, are required. The park was built with all sports in mind, featuring larger transition obstacles than a lot of skateparks that tend to street and plaza obstacles. So depending on your preference you might really love skating at Gig Harbor skatepark. Also, since the skatepark does require full pads a lot of older skaters won’t skate here, making Gig Harbor extremely kid and beginner skater friendly. The obstacles might be intimidating but a seasoned skate instructor can surely show your child the ropes.

Harold E. LeMay Skateboard Park

14824 C St S, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA

There is a long standing tradition with skateparks in the Washington State area having humongous transition sections and Harold E LeMay skatepark is a testament to that. Here are just some of the varying quarter pipe sizes you can find at Harold E. LeMay skateboard park: A 10’ vert wall, a 14’ clamshell, a 13’ halfpipe, a peanut bowl with nine and eleven foot coping all connected by a snake run that goes from 8’ to 11’. This skatepark is truly a sight to behold and seasoned skaters can really explore their limits and push their skills to new heights (literally). There is a bit of a caveat to skating in this park. Skaters will need to pay for a membership and those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. I guess when you construct a skatepark where taking a misstep can result in injury you need to cover all your bases. That being said, this skatepark has to be on our list. It’s too good to not check out even as a spectator

Best Skate Spots in Seattle and Washington State

Garfield High School

500 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, USA

Garfield High School in Seattle Washington is a great skate spot most famously known for its big banks and iconic rails. The outside of the school literally looks like a skatepark with 15 foot steep banks perfect for wall rides. Inside you can find big circle rails with cement railings. So technically it’s called a rail but it is made of cement. Nonetheless countless tricks have been filmed by pro skaters at Garfield High School, making it one of the most recognizable and best skate spots in Seattle.

Jimmy Hendrix 3 Flat 3 Out Ledge and Double Set

E Pine St & Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, USA

The name of this skate spot should make you want to go alone but the reality is this is one of the most famous spots in the Seattle, Washington State area. While the ledge is reserved for more experienced skaters, the two three stairs can be skated as one big gap or two three stairs back to back. There is also something so fun about skating over brick. The spot is known to be a bust tho until 5:00pm, so plan accordingly.

University of Washington Manny Pads

4063 Spokane Ln, Seattle, WA 98105, USA

It’s impossible to skate at a University and not find at least one great skate spot but to throw a dart at the University of Washington and find perfect manny pads? That’s rare. Seriously, take a look at the photo and try to tell yourself those are not perfectly designed for skating. The open space, flat ground and bricks make the skate ASMR incredible as well. One can not help but start salivating after looking at these perfect manny pads at the University of Washington. Bust rate can be kinda high if you’re not a student or respecting the people around you. But at GOSKATE, we know all our readers and skaters are taught how to respect skate spaces.

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