For several years Moscow has been considered the world's skate capital, because the city has many modern and well-equipped venues for practicing this sport. You can visit one of more than 20 outdoor and indoor skate parks, not to mention the sites equipped by enthusiasts in secluded courtyards throughout the capital. But if only the insiders know about such secret places, their coordinates are passed from hand to hand, then large skate parks in Moscow are already known all over the world.
The largest are open, various festivals and mass events are held here. The advantage of such parks is free and often around-the-clock access. Minus - they are afraid of the weather, if it rains, the area will be closed until all surfaces dry completely, as it can be dangerous to ride on a wet surface.
So, below are the addresses of skate parks in Moscow, located on open areas.
"Moon Odyssey" in Ostankino
One cannot help but start listing the skate parks of the capital from this place. Lunar Odyssey is the largest such complex not only in Russia, but throughout Europe. This skate park is located in Moscow at VDNH, where it covers an area of 1 hectare. For skateboarders, 4 bowls are mounted here, in which beginners and professionals can ride. There are special areas for children and even for skaters with disabilities.
There are also disadvantages. According to professionals, the coating is not very high-quality, the paint is already moving away in some places, and the concrete is crumbling, and the radii of some figures are made uncomfortable and possibly even dangerous, but the park still attracts many athletes.
Look for the complex to the left of the main entrance, not far from the rest of the sports grounds. Opening hours from 10 am to 22 pm.
Address: VDNH, Ostankino Park, 1st Ostankino Street.
"Skate Plaza" on Krasnaya Presnya
It is worth noting that the name “Skate Plaza” is an unofficial one, given to the park by the skaters themselves. It is located in the very center of Moscow, but despite this it is not too crowded, so beginners should visit it.
The park was designed by the Germans (IOU Ramps), who created the best skate parks in Moscow. And although there is no skate pool, that is, bowls with radiused walls, there is where to turn around, because this is the only two-level park with various figures: faces, steps, sides. Skaters appreciate this place and for the opportunity to just ride along the neighboring promenade, where, like in the park, it is often not crowded.
Open from 9 to 22 hours daily.
Address: Krasnaya Presnya park, st. Mantulinskaya, 5.
DC Shoes Navipark in Sokolniki Park
To ride, look for a large skate complex with an area of two thousand square meters to the left of the main entrance, the landmark is the Garden of Astronauts. The beauty of the park is that one half of it is in the open air (with concrete figures), and the second is under the roof (with plywood jumps), which allows you to ride in any weather and with any skill level. An awning over plywood structures ensures safety: there is no risk of slipping on a wet surface.
The park was designed by the same German company IOU Ramps, which means that all figures and radii are safe for freestyle and other riding styles.
The site is open from 8 am to 11 pm, admission is free.
Address: Sokolniki Park, Sokolniki Val, 1a.
Park in Novo-Peredelkino
The legend of the domestic skate movement cannot be ignored. If you ask where in Moscow there is a skate park, most, without hesitation, will answer that in the suburbs of Moscow, in Novo-Peredelkino. This is another open-air skate park, located opposite the building of the Russian ski school and ski resort.
This park is already 7 years old, it is one of the first built in Moscow, and it is definitely the first to have its own bowl with radius walls. The park is constantly being updated; a couple of years ago a new mini-ramp was installed here.
Address: Novo-Peredelkino, st. Novoorlovskaya.
Ride Town in Kolomenskoye
This site is considered the best in Russia according to an unofficial rating of the skaters themselves. The park opened only a couple of years ago, but immediately attracted the attention of not only Russian athletes, but also pro-riders (as professional skaters and snowboarders call themselves) from Europe and the United States.
The place is very popular, which means that the traffic is high, but you can always, if not ride, then see how the best pro-riders of Moscow ride.
Address: 39 Andropov Avenue.
Lianozovsky park
The park was designed and built by the Russian company FK Ramps, which has proven itself in this area. They built other skate parks in Moscow, so there is no need to worry about the quality of the equipment.
For a park of 800 m2, a place in the north of Moscow was not accidentally chosen: the famous snowboarders Teymurov’s brothers were born here. But the park attracts skaters not only with this, but also with a unique project that repeats the natural relief.
Address: Lianozovsky Park, st. Uglich, 13.
Vans in Gorky Park
This site is very loved by skaters and the administration strongly supports its popularity: by the new season, all plywood cover has been replaced with a new one, all ramps and figures have been repaired and are waiting for guests.
The park is notable for the presence of a multi-level ramp, which is the widest of all that skate parks in Moscow have. All obstacles and figures are safe and suitable for both beginners and pro-riders. The park was built by the same IOU Ramps, so here you can find their signature figures - a waffle sole and a checkered area.
Entrance to the skate park is free, it is open around the clock. A free skate school for children is also available on certain days.
Address: Gorky Park, Krymsky Val, 9.
Skate Park "Luzhniki"
When this spot (that is, the skiing area) just opened, it was located under the bridge on the Sparrow Hills. This gave him an advantage - it was possible to ride in the rain. Later, in connection with major sporting events, the cult spot was moved to the Luzhniki Walk of Fame, and at the same time painted and repaired. It is worth noting that the site is always popular with Moscow riders and freestyle enthusiasts, that is, a free riding style. The site is located to the right of the main entrance to the Luzhniki Stadium.
Address: Luzhniki Sports Complex, ul. Luzhniki Stadium, 24.
Open skate parks in Moscow are developing more and more, collecting serious rider traffic and a lot of spectators. However, what to do when it rains, not to mention the cold, because the weather suitable for skating in Russia costs only a few months a year.
Exit - indoor skate parks in Moscow. The problem is that, unlike open ones, there are not so many of them and most have a very small area. Another problem is that such parks, as a rule, are designed not only for skaters, but also for skaters (guys on roller skates), BMX fans (those who ride special bikes with a small wheel diameter), etc.
Many excellent indoor skate parks in Moscow are already closed, largely due to financial problems. It is quite difficult to find a large room of several hundred square meters and equip it with everything necessary. Renting, lighting such a site costs a lot, and an entrance more than 300 rubles automatically reduces interest in the park among amateur athletes.
Despite this, there are a couple of places in the city, large enough and well equipped, where you should go not only in bad weather.
Saba
This is a year-round indoor skate park. A mini-ramp is installed here, where children are taught to ride on weekends. On weekdays, you can come for free on Tuesday and Thursday, on other days you will have to pay 300 rubles for admission. Night trides are also organized (a night festival or a competition of professionals and high-level amateurs). You can also assemble a nitride on your own, having bought the site all night.
Address: st. Boat, 2.
"Glad"
One of the most interesting and large-scale indoor parks in Moscow. There is everything you need for an interesting ride - railings, faces, ramps. The park operates only a year and a half, but became popular in just a few days.
Attracting athletes is the fact that only skaters are allowed here during the day, as well as the presence of such commonplace amenities as a full bathroom. A plus is the location of the park in the very center of Moscow. Entrance costs 300 rubles.
Address: Tank passage, 4, building 42.
Skate Park on Semenovskaya
Closed skate parks in Moscow are also represented by a fairly large covered area, built with the support of Moscomsport. It is equipped with all the necessary figures, but does not enjoy the special love of skaters. And there are a number of reasons.
Firstly, its main purpose is a skate school for children, adult riders are allowed only a couple of days a week. Secondly, even to get here on permitted days, you must provide a medical certificate that allows you to engage in extreme sports. You also need to have a helmet with you. Entrance fee 350 rubles.
There is another way to get here - to join the skater club, which operates at the school, but this still does not eliminate the need to obtain medical permission.
Address: st. Ibragimova, 30.
These are not all the active skate parks in the capital, but the most popular are listed. But domestic riders do not stop hoping that there will be more and more good quality sites, especially indoor ones.