Ranking the 21 Best and Worst Skateparks in the Dallas / Fort Worth Area.
Over the years, I've explored almost EVERY skatepark in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, sharing my experiences on my YouTube channel. Today, I'm bringing you a comprehensive list of all of the skateparks I’ve visited, where I'll compare these parks and give you my opinion on the best and worst ones. I'll judge them based on how fun they are, rating each park on a scale from 1 to 5. I’ll also include their location and a full video on almost every skatepark on this list, as well as my video based on this blog post, (at the end of this article).
Before we drop in on this article, I’d like to mention that if you’re looking for an even bigger map of skate spots from all over the United States, check out my full skate map HERE that includes skateparks, street spots, and ditches that I’ve featured on my YouTube channel. Alright, enough intro - Let’s get to it!
Allen Skatepark aka "The Edge"
Rating: 3/5
Allen Skatepark A.K.A. “The Edge At Allen Station Park”, established in the early 2000s, was among the first large-scale concrete parks in the Dallas / Fort Worth area and served as a significant learning ground for me. I constantly challenged myself at this park, which, incidentally, holds the record for the highest number of injuries I've sustained at any park on this list, including two broken ankles, multiple sprains, a gashed chin, a head injury, a bruised hip, and more. Nonetheless, I experienced some of my best moments here, such as successfully landing a 180 and a kickflip on the 11 stair here, which has the most AWKWARD run up ever.
Allen Skatepark boasts a ton of tall ledges and boxes, with quite a few cracks and chips on the boxes caused by metal pegs from BMX bikes. Although creating countless friendships and memories here made it difficult to rate this park, many people believe it was primarily designed for BMX enthusiasts, so setting my personal experiences aside for a moment, my overall rating for anyone planning to visit this park would be: 3/5.
Location: 201 St Mary Dr, Allen, TX 75002
Carpenter Skatepark
Rating: 3.5/5
Next up is Carpenter Skatepark A.K.A. “Plano Skatepark”, which was constructed not too long ago. The city of Plano debated its location for an extended period before finally building it in response to years of requests from locals and skaters in the area. The park is pretty dope; however, the quarterpipes function more like launch ramps than quarters, as gaining too much speed causes skaters to overshoot rather than ascend. The bowl is fantastic, but the narrow layout of the rest of the park tends to force skaters to collide with one another. Most of the obstacles are pretty good though and there’s something for all skill levels around the park. I’m going to rate this park a 3.5 out of 5.
Location: R-1353-000-0010, 1, Plano, TX 75024
Frisco Skatepark
Rating: 4.5/5
When the Frisco Skatepark was constructed, I had no idea how incredible it would turn out to be. Spanning just over 47,000 square feet, this enormous park features two amazing bowls and an equally impressive street course, complete with a crazy vert wall at the back of the park. There isn't much to criticize about this park, except that the marble or granite ledges, whichever they may be, are difficult to grind, although they do slide. I give this park a solid 4.5 out of 5.
Location: 12895 Honey Grove Dr, Frisco, TX 75035
4DWN Skatepark
Rating: 5/5
One notable absence from this list and throughout the DFW area is the presence of indoor skateparks. Due to this, I’m going to automatically award points to any indoor skate facilities, as the Texas heat and unpredictable storms can be AWFUL. 4DWN stands out as an exceptional park, as it not only features an indoor section but also an outdoor area, a full-size halfpipe, a mini halfpipe, and an incredible bowl. Additionally, the park frequently hosts art shows, concerts, food drives, and other community-supporting events, and it's run by the legend himself, Mike Crum. The fact that it's FREE most of the time is an added bonus. This park deserves a solid 5 out of 5.
Location: 2633 Ferris St, Dallas, TX 75226
Providence Skatepark
Rating: 1/5
Transitioning from an exceptional park to this “skatepark”, the Providence Skatepark was technically constructed for the community it resides in, but it is accessible to everyone. However, I'm not sure why anyone would visit unless they live nearby. This park is small, its two quarter pipes have awkward angles, and nothing grinds or slides without a significant amount of wax. I used to live close by and would skate here, but I never really enjoyed it. Additionally, children seem to appear out of nowhere, using it as a playground throughout the day. I'm going to give this park my first 1 out of 5. If you live in this area, I recommend visiting the next skatepark on this list, which is...
Location: 9400 Waterman Dr, Providence Village, TX 76227
Denton Skatepark
Rating: 3.5/5
Denton Skatepark resembles a prefab park that received some extra attention from the city council. It features a lot of skatelite-type wood and metal, similar to what you'd find at a prefab park, but it's quite large. Additionally, you can find some DIY elements that people have brought in, such as curbs. The park boasts an impressive variety of ramps and boxes, which is pretty dope. However, my main complaints include the worn-down state of some equipment due to years of use, the metal becoming extremely hot during summer, and the likelihood of encountering a swarm of wasps when you ollie on a ramp, regardless of the time of year. I did recently hear though that the park will be redone by the city soon. Overall, I give this park a 3.5 out of 5.
Location: 2400 Long Rd, Denton, TX 76207
Wylie Skatepark
Rating: 3.5/5
Speaking of prefab parks, this small skatepark has been a fixture in Wylie for quite some time, even as the town has grown around it. The park is made of a combination of metal, cement, and some polywood. It features one rather unappealing flybox that most of us try to avoid, but everything else in this compact park is pretty fun. There are four different quarter pipes, each with distinct angles for practice, and the best benches you could ask for. Despite its small size, the park offers some really great obstacles. However, it's best to skate here when children are in school, as it can become a playground for little ones otherwise. I'm going to give this park a 3.5 out of 5.
Location: 424 Westgate Way, Wylie, TX 75098
McKinney Skatepark
Rating: 4/5
I recently created a full video on this park with the help of my friends Nigel and Jake that you can watch above. McKinney Skatepark has just celebrated its 10th anniversary and is a pretty expansive skatepark. This park offers something for everyone, and my only major complaint is that its design makes it highly prone to head-on collisions, particularly down the two main stair sets. It features an actual pool with coping and a regular bowl, as well as a snake run and all the street elements you could ever want. I give this park a 4 out of 5.
Location: 7001 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070
Garland Skatepark
(Jon Comer Skatepark)
Rating: 4.75/5
If you've been watching my YouTube channel, you'll know I've made a few videos about this park. Currently called "Boneyard Skatepark," there are hopes that it will soon be renamed to the Jon Comer Memorial Skatepark, something that's being fought for right now in Garland, Texas. This park is nearly perfect. It has three main sections, which I explain in my full Garland Skatepark video that is linked above. In short, this park caters to every skill level imaginable, offering almost any obstacle you could ever dream of (minus a full pipe). It also has three different covered areas for escaping the Texas heat. My only complaint is that it gets really crowded, but that's to be expected for such an outstanding park. I give this a 4.75 out of 5. Kudos to the City of Garland for finally building the community I grew up in a park.
Location: 1010 W Miller Rd, Garland, TX 75041
St. Francis Skatepark
Rating: 2/5
Ah, St. Francis A.K.A. “East Dallas Skatepark”, the skatepark where I've seen the most fights break out. This cookie-cutter skatepark is basically the only one in Dallas proper until they finish the new Bachman Lake Skatepark. St. Franny holds a special place in the hearts of many who grew up skating there, but that doesn't make it an amazing park. The park is as pre-fab as it gets, with some DIY additions brought in. However, a lot of the original boxes have been stolen over the years, which is probably why the DIYs were added. This park is fun and somewhat small, and if I were to rate it based on nostalgia, I'd give it a much higher score. But looking at it objectively, I give it a 2 out of 5.
Location: 2600 St Francis Ave, Dallas, TX 75228
Farmers Branch Skatepark
Rating: 3/5
Next on our list is Farmer's Branch Skatepark A.K.A. “Phillip Shelby Hemstock Skate Park”, which in many ways resembles St. Francis Skatepark, except that it's better maintained and has more square footage, making it less crowded. This park has been around for a long time, but for some reason, I didn't discover it until just a few years ago. Although it's super pre-fab, I actually really enjoy this skatepark. However, it fails in comparison to some of the better parks on this list, so I'm going to give it a 3 out of 5.
Location: 14050 Heartside Pl, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Irving Skatepark
Rating: 3/5
Irving Skatepark is an average cement park and one that I always find myself getting bored of after about an hour of skating, (most of the park, that is). My favorite feature by far is the box you hit right when you ride in, with elongated stairs on each side. This might be one of my favorite skatepark ledges of all time. However, that and the 7-stair are really all I go for, so I would rate this park a 3 out of 5. If you like bowls though, it’s got a really good one.
Location: 909 N O'Connor Rd, Irving, TX 75061
Lewisville Skatepark
Rating: 4/5
When this park first opened a while back, I wasn't a huge fan of it because it seemed to somehow attract really rude people. I also felt like the flow was really weird at this park, but as I went more in recent years, I fell in love with it. It's mostly cement with obstacles for all skill levels and also has a pretty cool wooden mini with a spine in the middle, (though I’ve heard the city is going to redo this part soon). One of my favorite features is the super long c-ledge in the center of the park. This park also has two pretty good step-ups, one being the smallest step-up outside of a tech deck setup. Overall, this is a really fun park. I'd give this park a 4 out of 5.
Location: 1301 S Railroad St, Lewisville, TX 75057
The Colony Skatepark
Rating: 4.5/5
The Colony A.K.A. “Wheel Zone Bike and Skate Park” is one of the best small skateparks you'll ever skate. It replaced a weird wooden skatepark that used to be in its place a while back, and this one is WAY better. This is one of those parks where every obstacle is actually usable, and the height of the boxes and rails is just right - they even got the quarter pipe angles spot on. I don't really have anything bad to say about this park, other than I wish it was a bit bigger. This park is gonna be for skateboarders and rollerbladers only - sorry, BMX, it's a bit small for you. I give this park a solid 4.5/5.
Location: 5151 N Colony Blvd, The Colony, TX 75056
Clayton Skatepark
Rating: 2.5/5
I skated Clayton Skatepark during a random adventure to the outskirts of DFW in Mansfield, Texas. Overall, I liked this park, and my favorite feature was the bank-to-ledge. The quarter pipes had good angles too. I noticed that all of the boxes here need a lot of constant waxing, though. It's also a small park, and I'm not sure they made the most of the room they had. I went early in the morning, but I imagine that if you visited during a busy time with 10 or more skaters, this would be unskateable. I give this park a 2.5/5.
Location: 1530 N Walnut Creek Dr, Mansfield, TX 76063
Rocamontes Skatepark
Rating: 3/5
This little park in the Arlington area is a skatepark dedicated to a skater who sadly passed away some years back named Cody Rocamontes. The park is pretty fun, but the main draw is the box with the rail on the side/top of it. For such a small park, they added some pretty unique obstacles, like one weird curved cement bank thing. I found that grinding anywhere here was a challenge and required repeated applications of wax on everything. The bank/hip obstacle at the front of the park is really fun but quite steep for beginners, and the benches here might as well be thrown in a dumpster. Overall, though, like I said, it's unique for a small park, so I'll give this a 3/5.
Location: 1901 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
Vandergriff Skatepark
Rating: 3.5/5
This is going to be the only skatepark on this list that I don’t have a video for as I’ve only skated it one time. I do remember that this park was pretty good, though I recall it being super crowded. The stair set here doesn't look huge, but I remember it feeling pretty big as it is a double set, so if throwing yourself down stuff is your thing, you may like this feature. The ledges and quarter pipes were made really well, and I think the overall layout is pretty creative. I give it a 3.5/5.
Location: Vandergriff Skatepark, Arlington, TX 76014
Grapevine Skatepark
Rating: 2/5
The Dove Skatepark A.K.A. Grapevine Skatepark is tough to judge because, for some reason, it's sort of fun even though it only has six obstacles, and all of them seem to have been skated and damaged by Hagrid and his 3 headed dog. I know the guy who runs Braille really enjoyed it when he and John Hill skated it. This spot apparently used to have a halfpipe back in the '80s or '90s until the city of Grapevine tore it down and built this hodgepodge of stuff. My favorite thing here is by far the bench, and if you leave the park and go behind the tennis courts, there's a really good two stair – probably the best two stair on the planet. Overall, I have to give this park a lower score because the two stair is technically not in the park, but this is a great place for beginner skaters. I give this park a 2/5.
Location: 1509 Hood Ln, Grapevine, TX 76051
Alliance Skatepark
Rating: 4.25/5
Alliance Skatepark is the only park on this list that costs money to get in, which was about $10 last time I checked. However, this park is definitely worth it. There's a huge covered area and a massive outdoor space with anything and everything you could ever want to skate. The footage above is actually from their old layout, but if you want to see what it looks like now, scroll to the bottom of this article and check out my full video based on the article you're reading right now or watch it HERE. I give Alliance Skatepark a solid 4.25/5.
Location: 1002 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Chisolm Trail Skatepark
Rating: 4.5/5
Chisolm Trail is a really cool skatepark, but on a hot day, there's hardly any shade except for the seating area. That’s really my only complaint though. The park feels and looks great, and it's got something for everyone. We're talking a small bowl, a huge bowl, and a giant street course. I feel like the spacing here was done really well, and as long as there's not an event going on, you can usually carve out your own little corner for just you and the homies to sesh. I give this park a 4.5/5.
Location: 4680 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76123
Roanoke Skatepark
Rating: 4.75/5
I saved this park for last because it's one of my favorite skateparks in all of DFW. The perfect angles, the unique obstacles, and the overall flow of this park are just beautiful. I'm a huge banks guy, and this park has two really unique spoon-shaped bank/quarter pipe obstacles that are what dreams are made of. There's also this terrifying butter knife rail thing that, for some reason, I love. It's hard to name my favorite features because the whole park is my favorite feature, from the perfect ramp to ramp with a dope ledge on the side, to the flat to downhill manual pad, to the hubbas and ledges that are perfectly placed around the park. This place also has a sweet pool for those interested. Even the stairs feel like skating butter. My only complaints are that, again, on a hot day, this park can dehydrate you quickly, so bring lots of water, and the park is also set up so that some obstacles lead you directly into the path of other skaters, kind of like McKinney Skatepark on this list. Still, though, I give this park a solid 4.75/5.
Location: Cannon Pkwy, Roanoke, TX 76262
