Are you ready to roll? You’re in luck because we’re about to show you the hottest skateparks in Calgary that will ignite your passion for skating!
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned expert, these skateparks are open to anyone looking to enjoy the sport. Get ready for an adrenaline-filled adventure – who knows, maybe the next Tony Hawk is right here, reading this article!
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1. Millennium Park
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LYwjDpzt1vGhBKZd9
Address: 1220 9 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2C4, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-268-2489
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 5 AM to 11 PM
Considered the biggest skatepark in the city, Millennium Park is the ultimate hangout spot for many local skaters.
Don’t worry about it getting too crowded because being 75,000 square feet wide, there’s plenty of space for everyone.
And the skating park isn’t everything to it! There are also several Millenium Park amenities that cater to a wide range of sports enthusiasts, like a basketball ground and a beach volleyball area. You should also keep an eye on food trucks and live music performances that happen daily.
2. Deer Run Skatespot
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5SkVPByYXrYU8cmF6
Address: 193 Deer Lane Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2J 5S9, Canada
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
Deer Run Skatespot is the ideal place for skaters looking to hone their skill. It’s a small area, sure, but the well-designed obstacles scattered here are a great practice ground. And before you know it, you’ll be skating with the big leagues at Millenium Park!
3. Huntington Hills Skatepark
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2gDkvqbCCuMUCC2y8
Address: Centre St N & 64 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2K 4Y5, Canada
Contact details: +1 403-268-2489
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 5 AM to 11 PM
Huntington Hills Skatepark is one of the more popular skateparks in the city, and yet it’s always comfortably uncrowded.
It’s an ideal location for different kinds of skaters, whether you’re accustomed to skating in style on the streets or in the skateparks skating a bowl.
It’s an ideal spot for beginners because the environment isn’t intimidating. Moreover, we find that it’s also a great place to meet like-minded people who will support you in your skating journey by teaching you a few tricks!
That said, we still catch some advanced skaters who would love this spot because it’s a playground that lets them show off their skills.
4. New Brighton Skatepark
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2jPwEhKaJvvxF5kx7
Address: 6203 130 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 0S7, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-500-1492
Operating hours: Monday to Sunday – 5 AM to 11 PM
New Brighton Skateparks stretches for about 9,950 square feet with street style skating, in addition to a bowl. It seems that this spot is usually busy and enjoyed by kids and teenagers hoping to learn the sport. If that’s not up your alley, you might want to skip this one, though.
5. Vortex Action Sports
Website: https://www.vortexyyc.com/skate
Address: 11358 Barlow Trail NE #140, Calgary, AB T3N 1E5, Canada
Contact details: +1 587-329-6034
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday – 3 PM to 9 PM
- Friday – 1 PM to 9 PM
- Saturday – 12 PM to 5 PM
- Sunday – 12 PM to 6 PM
Price:
- $30 – all facilities (1.5 hours)
- $20 – skatepark only (2 hours)
Let’s say it’s raining outside, but you’re itching for a skating session. Well, good thing there’s a fantastic solution to that called the Vortex Action Sports, a 4,000 square feet indoor skatepark in the city.
Unlike the other parks on this list you can go to for free, this one will cost you a few bucks. It might be a waste of money for some skaters, but their amenities might make you say otherwise.
They have a mini ramp that’s 30 feet in width, complete with moveable extensions as well as a bowled corner. Additionally, they also have a plaza-style setup that comes with step ups, stairs, and such.
Just a quick note: you need to book in advance before you pop in to ensure your spot.
