We were wrapped when we drove past this old-school skatepark when en route to the much newer Wauchope Skatepark that can be found on the other side of Andrews Park.
This vintage skatepark is a testament to how far skatepark design and construction have come. The park features a quarter, ledge, a curved bank a jump in the middle.
This skatepark obviously doesn’t get any use as it had a lot of debris on the surface. The skatepark is sporting cracks in every square meter of its surface, some large enough you might lose a wheel. The steel coping on the quarter ramp is a sight to see.
Although this is a terrible skatepark, we love that the council has left it here considering there is so much space available to construct a new park elsewhere instead of what we too often see when the old skatepark is demolished to make room for the new park.
Greenhills Skate Park
Another beautiful skatepark, thanks to one of the best skatepark designers in the business, our friends at Convic. The skatepark is enormous. There are a couple of bowls, and the rest of the park has an open-flow layout with modern features everywhere the eye can see....
Revesby Skatepark
The old-school Revesby Skatepark can be found next to the Revesby Rovers Footy Ground and features an old concrete bowl and a small street section. There are some gnarly cracks to navigate, and the skatepark is generally in need of some tender loving care, although if...
Fairy Meadow Skate Park
Wollongong City Council boasts several fantastic skateboard parks, including the famous Fairy Meadow Skate Park. The skatepark features a large concrete slab with a vert ramp and a comprehensive street section that is surrounded by a collection of transitions that...