Our Top 5 Ohio Skateparks

The movement for more skateparks has been seen all over the country and Ohio is no exception. From Cleveland to Cincinnati and everywhere in between, skateparks can be found in many cities and suburbs in Ohio. Thanks to the generosity and advocacy of professional skateboarder and TV Star Rob Dydrek (originally from Kettering, Ohio), more and more funding has been given to outdoor recreational parks, including skateboarding. 

Whether you’re looking for an urban inspired street-style skatepark or a bowl-intensive vertical, you can find what you’re looking for in our Top 5 Ohio Skateparks. These parks are all free and open to the public, some with additional lighting for nighttime skate sessions. 

But first…skate gear! 

Before you head out with your skateboard, make sure you’re following proper safety guidelines, watching out for other skaters at the skatepark, and have the right safety equipment! You should also take a look at your gear, check if anything is rusting, is broken, or needs to be replaced. 

Our Top 5 Skate Parks in Ohio

1. Rob Dydrek/DC Shoes (Kettering) Skatepark

Location: 2801 E Stroop Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45420

Cost: Free

Hours: Sunrise to Sunset 

Best for: Environment, all-around, street skating

Kicking off our list is the absolutely massive Rob Dydrek and DC Shoes skate park in Kettering, Ohio. A gift from professional skateboarder Rob Dydrek to his hometown, this 42,000 skatepark is a truly unique skatepark, pushing the boundaries of what a city skatepark can be. Designed like a massive city plaza, this park brings in elements of legendary street terrain as far reaching as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Barcelona. 

2. Beech Acres Skatepark

Location: 6910 Salem Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230

Cost: Free

Hours: 6:30 am – 10 pm 

Best for: All-around

One of Ohio’s finest skateparks is Beech Acres in Cincinnati. This free outdoor park has 12,000 square feet full of transition and street elements. Beach Acres features a pyramid, a medium sized dual bowl, a step up, quarter pipe, and more. This also includes 8 hubbas making it a grind heavy park. This is a great spot for intermediate skaters with a fairly accessible bowl for new skaters. It is connected to a larger family-friendly park with bathrooms and lighting available until 10 pm. 

3. Crooked River Skatepark 

Location: 1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Cost: Free

Hours: 7 am – 11 pm

Best for: Night skating, all-levels

Nestled right into the bend of the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, OH is the Crooked River Skatepark. Built in 2014 by Grindline Skateparks with funding from the Tony Hawk Foundation, this park is beautifully designed with smooth, natural transitions in a flow bowl with hips and extensions accessible to all levels of riders. There’s also a pool style bowl about 6 feet deep as well as street elements like stairs, rails, hubbas, and more. This park is located in Rivergate Park featuring a great view of Cleveland. Bathrooms and night skating are available at this park. 

4. Newark Skatepark

Location: 170 Everett Ave, Newark, Ohio 43055

Cost: Free

Hours: 6 am – 11 pm 

Best for: Late night skating

One of Ohio’s newest parks, Newark Skatepark, was built in 2019. This 15,000 square foot outdoor park is free and accessible to skaters, BMX riders, scooters, and more. Newark features massive bowls connected by a full pipe, a robust street section, as well as a pump track. Regardless of your sport, style, or experience level, Newark skatepark is a great option. It’s important to note that this park can get crowded, so aim for weekdays and mornings if you’re looking for quieter sessions. Lighting is provided until 11 pm, allowing for incredible late-night sessions. 

5. Coffman Skatepark

Location: 6565 Commerce Pkwy., Dublin, Ohio 43017

Cost: Free

Hours: Sunrise to 11 pm

Best for: Late night skating, intermediate to advanced skaters

Concluding our list of Ohio skateparks is Coffman skatepark located just outside of the Columbus metro area in Dublin, OH. This 14,000 square foot skatepark was built by Spohn Ranch. Known for their distinctive street style, this park features unique ledges, rails, and hubbas. Transition riders have plenty to enjoy also, with a quarter pipe, pocket bowl, and kicker. This park punches above its weight for a suburban skatepark. Bathrooms and night lighting are available at this park. 

That concludes our list of our top 5 skate parks in Ohio. Whether you’re in Cleveland, Columbus, or Kettering, we hope you find a park to suit your style and needs. Whether you’re looking for the bowl-heavy Newark or the innovative skate plaza of Rob Dydrek, there’s plenty to explore. We love hearing from you, so share your stories, photos, and videos with us. As always, you can tag us on our Instagram.