Lauridsen Skatepark

Many of our attractions have that wow factor, some of them literally. The country’s largest skate park features both park and street courses, plus a giant skatable sculpture that spells the word “wow.” Skate where the pros do, or watch those who can. Highlights include:

  • 88,000-square-feet of skatable space, including a skate promenade, amoeba pool, and flow bowl.
  • Host to high profile events such as the Dew Tour, which came here in 2021 and 2022. 
  • An extension of the city’s Principal Riverwalk, the design was influenced by the existing topography of the land and water table. 

Lauridsen Skatepark is FREE and open to the public seven days a week from 6 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 

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