Ten important skateboard spots in Chicago (2024)
1. Grant Park Skate Plaza
Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Grant Park Skate Plaza is one of the most popular skateboarding destinations in the city. The park features a variety of obstacles and challenges for skaters of all skill levels.
2. Wilson Skatepark
This skatepark, located in the Uptown neighborhood, features a large concrete bowl and a street section with rails, ledges, and stairs. The park is a favorite among skaters in the city.
3. Logan Square Skatepark
This park is located in the Logan Square neighborhood and features a unique design with a snake run, street course, and a large bowl. It is a popular spot for skaters of all skill levels..
4. Jackson Skatepark
This park is located in the West Loop neighborhood and features a large street course with rails, stairs, and ledges. The park is well-lit and open until 11 pm, making it a popular spot for evening sessions
5. McKinley Park Skatepark
Located in the McKinley Park neighborhood, this skatepark features a large bowl and a street section with rails, stairs, and ledges. The park also has lights for night skating.
6. Wilson Avenue Skatepark
Located in the Albany Park neighborhood, this park features a street course with rails, ledges, and stairs. The park is well-maintained and popular among skaters in the area.
7. Margate Park Skatepark
Located in the Uptown neighborhood, this skatepark features a large bowl and a street section with rails, stairs, and ledges. The park is a popular spot for skaters looking to escape the crowds of downtown.
8. Garfield Park Skatepark
This skatepark is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood and features a unique design with a snake run, large bowl, and street course. The park is popular among skaters of all skill levels.
9. Burnham Skatepark
Located on the city's South Side, this skatepark features a large bowl and a street section with rails, stairs, and ledges. The park is well-maintained and popular among skaters in the area
10. Washington Park Skatepark
Located in the Washington Park neighborhood, this skatepark features a large bowl and a street section with rails, stairs, and ledges. The park is a popular spot for skaters looking to escape the crowds of downtown.
Skateboarding is tribal and most locals are welcoming, but if you're new to a spot, or just passing through, have respect for the locals. Listen. Be smart. Have fun.
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Art can change the world – and everybody is an artist. Those who scribble stickmen. Those who paint chapel ceilings. Those who tattoo biceps. Those who are careful with pigment on canvas. Those who create fantasy characters. Those who paint pet portraits. Those who yarn bomb. Those who write poems on crappy old cardboard.
My art lives on the bottom of skateboard decks. It's designed for you to destroy. For you, the rider, my art may come second to the deck’s ability to perform – and that’s awesome. To me, art comes first. Always.
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