This year, skateboarding was presented for the first time at the Tokyo Olympics. From the streets to the Olympics, many people learned about skateboarding for the first time through the Olympic competitions. Skateboarding moves such as sliders and jumping flips reach new heights and instantly make people want to try.
Today, I will introduce you to several skate parks worth checking in in Shanghai. These skateboard-themed parks, some hidden on street corners and others stretching along the river, create exclusive sports spaces for those who love this extreme sport.
Bring your skateboard, put on your safety gear, and call your friends to check in together! (Reminder: skateboarding is an extreme sport, it is recommended to take protective measures.) ）
Expo Riverside One Dock Skateboard Park
The newest and largest skateboarding mecca in downtown Shanghai
Expo Binjiang No. 1 Dock Skateboard Park, Shanghai’s youngest skateboard, was only officially announced in October this year.
The skate park is located on the east side of Huangpu Riverside Yuanwang, with a total use area of nearly 10,000 square meters. The superior geographical location, coupled with the aura of “the largest skate park in downtown Shanghai”, attracted a lot of attention as soon as it opened.
Photo: Xie Ran
According to reports, the central area of the skateboard park is an international standard professional skateboard competition venue covering an area of more than 3,000 square meters, professionally designed by the designers of the skateboard venue of the Tokyo Olympics, and is currently the highest standard skateboarding professional venue in China.
In the future, you may be able to see this skate park often in professional events broadcast on TV!
In addition, the park also includes roller skating area, youth balance bike and BMX area, rock climbing area, as well as multi-functional supporting facilities such as skateboarding equipment experience center and skateboard culture theme restaurant.
Definitely a stylish skateboarding mecca worth checking in!
It is worth mentioning that the “No. 1 Dock” where the Expo Riverside No. 1 Dock Skateboard Park is located once belonged to Jiangnan Shipyard and is also the former site of the World Expo Ship Pavilion.
Fashion, sports and shipyard history meet here. Playing skateboarding here, will the moment of soaring and jumping have a magical experience of traveling through time and space?
Address: No. 3, Lane 50, Longhua East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Opening Hours/Fees: Currently available for tours. It will be open to social welfare, please refer to the official announcement for the specific time, and First Education will continue to pay attention.
Shanghai New Jiangwan City SMP Skateboard Park
Certified by Guinness World Records
Shanghai New Jiangwan City SMP Skate Park located in Xinjiangwan can be said to be a double online of seniority and professionalism. The new Jiangwan City SMP Skate Park was completed in 2005, covering an area of 13,700 square meters, and obtained the Guinness World Record certification of “the largest skate park” after completion.
According to reports, SMP Skateboard Park has 3 competition areas: bowl trough, halfpipe and block. Each has a different difficulty ladder for all types of players, from beginner to advanced.
The most unique point is that the general bowl trough is designed to be 1 meter to 3 meters deep, and the maximum depth is 5 meters, and SMP Skatepark has a 360-degree pipe with a diameter of 6 meters between the two bowl tanks. Through this unique design, athletes are accelerated to help them complete the movement of rotating 360 degrees within the pipe. Of course, this difficult maneuver can only be done by the world’s top skaters!
These deepest bowls and pipes, all made entirely of granite material, have a very smooth surface, which is unique in the world. These features and settings are attractive and will help skaters achieve the toughest challenges.
It is worth mentioning that SMP Skate Park is operated by Simon Oxenham, a famous Australian designer, who not only serves as the general manager of Convic, the world’s top skate park design team, but also a senior skater for more than 30 years, and is definitely a veteran in the skateboarding industry!
Of course, such a high-quality venue has also hosted many major events, such as the world-famous extreme sports event Gravity Games, ASC Asian Extreme Skateboarding Championship, etc., and there is no doubt about its professionalism.
Address: Yangpu District Xinjiangwan City Songhu Road No. 2100 (near Guohao Road)
Cost: 180/person on holidays, 100/person on weekdays
Rinku Skate Park
A skateboard park for a professional-grade skateboarding experience
Linkong Skate Park is located on the west side of Suzhou Creek landscape in Changning District, from Linhong Road in the north to Tongxie River in the south, with a total area of 24,361 square meters. The park is divided into a special skateboard area, a leisure park area, a landscape bridge, and a forest grass slope area.
According to reports, the hard field of the entire park is designed in accordance with the requirements of skateboarding, allowing skateboarders to swim the entire area from the entrance. Along the way, there are 7 skateboarding areas of different levels, including 6 small beginner skateboarding practice areas and 1 large professional skateboarding area and obstacle course.
Glide tandem distribution diagram
As long as you bring a professional skateboard and wear safety gear, you can enter the venue for a skateboarding experience. In particular, there will be instructors on site to provide guidance and safety supervision.
Although a free venue, the setting of the professional skateboarding area can be unambiguous. Bowl troughs, halfpipes and blocks are all available for skaters to experience their tricks. There are also areas around the venue, including steps, seating, and green belts, so passers-by who want to experience the charm of skateboarding up close can also feel free to enter.
The professional skateboarding area of Linkong Skate Park has also hosted various professional skateboarding events, and the preliminary round of the Junior Skate League was held here.
Address: Changning District near No. 7 Linhong Road
Opening hours: (professional skateboarding area) Weekdays 10:00-17:00, weekends 9:00-17:00
Cost: Free and admission
Xuhui Riverside Skate Park
Look at the river view, skateboard, and have twice as much fun
As one of the most famous skateparks in Shanghai, Xuhui Riverside Skate Park often gathers many skateboarders at home and abroad.
The skate park has a variety of terrain, with many different ramps, steps, handrails, etc., suitable for skaters to perform different movements and difficult challenges. In addition to the areas marked on the map, the riverside track is a great place to practice longboard and inline skating.
Practice skateboarding, blow the river breeze, enjoy the beautiful scenery in Xuhui Riverside, and meet several skateboard gods with superb skills, which can give you a stylish and comfortable sports experience.
It is worth mentioning that in addition to the skatepark, Xuhui Riverside is also equipped with climbing grounds, basketball courts, etc.
Someone is walking a baby in the sun, someone is moving, someone is lying on the grass, someone is playing a guitar… The Xuhui Riverside under the blue sky and white clouds always makes people feel very comfortable, and everyone can find a suitable way to relax here.
Address: Ruining Road, Xuhui District (next to Long Art Museum)
Opening hours: All day
Zhongchun Road Skate Park
A skate park in the style of a street garden
As a street garden-style skate park, the graffiti ground here looks cool. Although the venue is not large, the props are quite rich, and there are slides, small stairs, and curved throwing platforms here.
Usually, the flow of people in the park is relatively small, which is very suitable for novices to explore the road. On weekends, it becomes a training ground for children. Next to the flat square and stairs, it is also a great place for skaters to practice flipping, sliding bars, and jumping flips.
Occasionally pass by this corner skate park on weekends, so don’t forget to check out!
Address: No. 1285, Xinlong Road, Minhang District
Cost: Free
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Expo Riverside One Dock Skateboard Park
Photo: Xie Ran
Photo: Xie Ran
Photo: Xie Ran
Shanghai New Jiangwan City SMP Skateboard Park
Rinku Skate Park
Cost: Free and admission
Xuhui Riverside Skate Park
Opening hours: All day
Zhongchun Road Skate Park