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    Best Skate Parks for Kids/Teens in Wollongong and Illawarra

    Best Skate Parks for Kids/Teens in Wollongong and Illawarra

    Here in the Illawarra we are blessed with some pretty choice skate parks up and down the coast. Every park is FREE and each offers different levels of challenge to inspire our kids and teens. Got to be one of the best ways to let them be free from screens (without any drama!)

    Skate parks offer awesome fitness and fun for all ages, and help develop and enhance balance and motor skills. Plus, the culture and sense of community in the local skate scene is heartwarming to be around.

    Whether you bring the kids’ bike, scooter or skateboard, from pre-schoolers to teen gatherings, here are our HOTTEST SKATE PARKS in the Illawarra:

    Also, click here to check out this Wollongong Skate Park Etiquette and Safety PDF – written by skaters to keep the skater community safe and united.

    Guest Park, Fairy Meadow

    Image courtesy of Skater Maps

    A great choice for all ages, it’s a decent size, with a vert ramp that is still in very good condition and a large, mellow concrete slab with an open bowl kind of style.

    For littler groms this layout can be a bit tricky with lots of skaters crossing from one bank to the other at the same time — the park is often busy and highly popular with teens so younger kids will need close supervision 🙂 Fairy Meadow is considered the OG skatepark in the ‘Gong!

    Ample green fields to kick a ball in after, plus a bonus remote controlled car track is next door! Bring a picnic and make a day of it!

    Location: 2 Cambridge Ave, Fairy Meadow

    NEW! Port Kembla Skate Park is NOW OPEN!

    Photo c/o Port Kembla Chamber of Commerce

    Port Kembla has a brand-new space to connect, create & celebrate – the Port Kembla Skate Park is officially open!

    This amazing community hub isn’t just for skaters – it’s a place for families, friends & visitors to come together, share good vibes, and enjoy everything that makes this area special. From beginners learning their first moves to seasoned locals showing off their skills, the park is for everyone. Put it on your to-do list this weekend!

    Location: 1 Military Road Port Kembla

    Holborn Park, Berkeley

    Image courtesy of Skater Maps

    Super fun skate park! Our sweet favourite and the spot my little one learnt to skate. Holborn has the smoothest painted concrete – which is wonderful for all ages and levels (and also means you slide instead of grate when you come off a board – I speak from experience!) The park has an open flow layout which is great for little ones building their confidence. There is a semi separate bowl which means that “big kids” are often out of the way of little kids which works well.

    Culture down here is so good, grown up skaters always patient and happy to lend a hand to the little ones which is lovely to see. Lake views to boot… A good bank section, a big selection of transitions – ledges, rails etc. 10/10 would recommend.

    Note: The loo here is traditionally pretty gross, we usually jump in the car and head a few hundred metres east on Northcliffe Drive to the public toilets at the Port Kembla Sailing Club. Much cleaner!

    Location: 4 Holborn Street, Berkeley

    Unanderra Skate Park

    Photo c/o The Illawarra Mercury

    The Unanderra Bowl is the definition of old school. This little piece of history is terrific fun — a more basic, gentle bowl choice, good for a bit of a practice pump around on a bike too.

    We would say it’s better for beginners and younger bike / scooter riders. It isn’t usually super busy so you’ll often get the place to yourself!

    Location: Central Rd, Unanderra

    Shellharbour Skate Park

    Image courtesy of Skater Maps

    Having undergone a recent impressive upgrade, this spacious, enclosed concrete bowl with sweet street course and interesting tight quarter, is a huge hit with small and big kids alike!

    One of the best skateparks in the area, (though some argue that the design has some wasted space) Good for bikes and scooters as well as boards. There is a big mix of ages and experience here, so the vibes are always inclusive. Well worth a visit.

    Location: Pioneer Park, Addison St, Shellharbour

    Albion Park Rail Skate Park

    Image courtesy of Skater Maps

    This small, standard kinda 90’s era skatepark has the basics covered. A variety of quarters and banks with some street features in the middle. We haven’t had too much experience here, but it’s good mellow fun for confident riders who love to muck around.

    Location: 1 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park Rail

    Wollongong Youth Services

    Image courtesy of Skater Maps

    If you have older kids and teens who might like a session in the city, check out the DIY mini park out the front of Wollongong Youth Services. The surface is brick (!) and there are a good selection of professionally made street obstacles, including quarters and banks. Definitely one for experienced riders, but always popular. We love the basketball court too.

    Location: 85 Burelli Street Wollongong

    Harry Sawkins Park, Nowra

    Image courtesy of Skater Maps

    Located in the heart of Nowra, Harry Sawkins Park is a favourite spot for skateboarders, featuring a central skate park alongside a fully fenced playground with excellent accessibility features. With a peaceful duck pond and picnic tables nearby, it’s the perfect place to relax and watch the action unfold.

    Location: Harry Sawkins Park, McGrath Ave, Nowra

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