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Skate Park Guide

Skateparks: A Fun and Safe Space for Kids to Ride, Roll, and Fly

May 2, 2025


Public skateparks offer more than just ramps and rails—they provide kids with a healthy, engaging outlet for energy and creativity, while helping to curb boredom and keep them off busy streets. Whether your child is into skateboarding, rollerblading, scootering, or bike tricks, these dedicated spaces offer a safe and supportive environment to practice and play.

One of the sport’s most iconic figures, Tony Hawk, began skating at age 12 and turned pro by 14—proving that passion and practice can lead to amazing things. While this guide is designed as a fun list of skateparks to explore, who knows? Some kids might just be dreaming big!

To help fuel that inspiration, we’ve even included a few pro tips straight from Tony Hawk himself to help your young skater sharpen their skills and have even more fun out there.




  • Andover Youth Services SkatePark
    40 Whittier Ct, Andover, MA 01810
  • Aplin Playground Skate Area
    Clarendon St, North Andover, MA 01845
  • Brian Eldredge Skateboard Park
    140 Friend St, Amesbury, MA 01913
  • Cashman’s Skatepark
    Hilldale Ave, Haverhill, MA 01832
  • Haverhill Skate Plaza
    9 Leblanc St, Haverhill, MA 01832
  • Ipswich River Park
    15 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864
  • Lawrence Skatepark
    Lawrence, MA 01840
  • Misserville Park Skate Area
    Corner of Summer St & Allen St, Lawrence, MA 01840
  • Newburyport Skatepark
    70 Low St, Newburyport, MA 01950
  • Shawsheen Skatepark
    Shawsheen Ave, Wilmington, MA 01887
  • Tanner Skatepark
    39 Perkins St, Peabody, MA 01960
  • Tewksbury Skatepark
    North St, Tewksbury, MA 01876


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