If skateboarding is your speed, or if you’re looking to try something new with the kids, Milwaukee has plenty of indoor and outdoor skate parks to explore.
Here are some of the best spots for skateboarders, inline skaters, and BMX riders.
1. Cream City Skatepark (Indoor)
Address: 5560 N. Park Dr., Butler, WI 53007
Phone: (262) 790-9675
Website: creamcityskatepark.com
Features:
Cream City Skatepark is a recently renovated indoor skatepark featuring a wooden bowl, a street course, and a mini half pipe. It caters to skaters of all levels, with special sessions for kids under 12 to skate with instructors. They also offer lessons, demonstrations, and host a variety of events and birthday parties, making it a perfect option for year-round skating fun. The ramps, rails, and bowls make this park ideal for learning new tricks or perfecting skills.
2. Estabrook Skatepark (Outdoor) – Free!
Address: Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI 53212
Phone: (414) 483-2585
Features:
Estabrook Skatepark is a DIY outdoor skatepark located next to the Estabrook Park Beer Garden. This free, outdoor park is open to skaters of all ages and skill levels and offers a variety of ramps and obstacles for skaters and BMX riders. It’s the perfect spot for an afternoon of fun, followed by a visit to the nearby beer garden for a post-session snack or drink. This community-built park is a local favorite for its laid-back atmosphere and challenging features.
3. Milwaukee Four Seasons Skatepark (Indoor)
Address: 200 N. 25th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 933-7275
Website: 4seasonssk8park.wordpress.com
Features:
Milwaukee Four Seasons Skatepark is a safe and popular indoor venue for skateboarding, inline skating, and BMXriders. With beginner to advanced ramps and courses, it’s ideal for skaters of all skill levels to practice tricks and stunts in a controlled environment. Regular events, competitions, and lessons make it a key hub for Milwaukee’s skateboarding community. Whether you’re just starting or want to perfect your flips and grinds, Four Seasons is open year-round.
4. Tosa Skatepark (Outdoor) – Free!
Address: 7300 W. Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
Website: tosaskate.org
Features:
Located in Hart Park, Tosa Skatepark is an outdoor skatepark built in memory of a young local skater. With the help of the community, the park was designed to provide skaters of all ages a place to skate freely. It features a mix of rails, ramps, and street elements, making it a favorite among both beginners and experienced skaters. Convenient parking and restrooms make it family-friendly, and the park is open from dawn to dusk. It’s a tribute to skateboarding and the passion of the local community.
5. Joyce Rake Park Skateboard Park (Outdoor) – Free!
Address: 900 S. 68th St., West Allis, WI 53214
Website: West Allis Parks
Features:
Nestled in West Allis, Joyce Rake Park Skateboard Park offers a welcoming outdoor space designed for skaters of all levels. The park features a variety of ramps, rails, and smooth surfaces ideal for performing tricks and grinding. It provides a safe and well-maintained environment, perfect for both beginners looking to learn and experienced skaters wanting to showcase their skills.
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking for an indoor escape during the colder months or a free outdoor adventure, Milwaukee offers a variety of skate parks that cater to all levels. From the recently renovated Cream City Skatepark to the community-built Tosa Skatepark, you and your kids can enjoy staying active in a fun, dynamic environment year-round.
Calie Herbst, Editor-in-Chief of Milwaukee With Kids, has spent over a decade combining her experiences as a parent of three to create a hub for Milwaukee’s family adventures.
Her decade-long teaching career in Milwaukee Public Schools and academic background, including a Master’s in Teaching from Marquette University and dual B.A.s in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, fuel her passion for inclusive and engaging family content.
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