Skateparks near Markham and Toronto

Our shop is in Unionville, Markham, and these are the parks we send people to — from quiet beginner spots to big bowls. Parks are free and outdoors; check the city website for closures, and expect wet or icy surfaces from late fall to spring.

Markham Centennial Skatepark · Markham

Where: McCowan Rd & Bullock Dr, beside Centennial Community Centre

Our closest big park: an outdoor concrete park of roughly 18,000 sq ft with a half bowl, spine and vert wall, plus ramps, ledges, rails, banks and hips. Good for every level.

Lake Wilcox Skatepark · Richmond Hill

Where: Lake Wilcox Park, off Bayview Ave

A modern 17,000 sq ft park opened in 2019, with a long street plaza (stairs, rails, ledges) and a separate flow bowl with 4, 6 and 8 ft sections and a big capsule.

Ellesmere Skatepark · Scarborough

Where: Ellesmere Rd & Warden Ave

A mix of street and transition with smaller quarter-pipes and banks — a good step up before steeper ramps.

Cummer Skatepark · North York

Where: Cummer Park, North York

A small, usually quiet park with standard features and no stairs. A comfortable place for beginners.

Vanderhoof Skatepark · Leaside

Where: Vanderhoof Ave, Leaside

Known for its bowl with a shallow and a deep end, plus a small street section.

Dunbat Skatepark · Downtown

Where: Near Dundas St W & Bathurst St

Smooth ground, manual pads, ramps and a mini ramp with a relaxed local crowd.

Ashbridges Bay Skatepark · The Beaches

Where: By Woodbine Beach, Lake Shore Blvd E

One of the largest skateparks in Ontario, with gaps, stairs, rails, ledges and a full-size bowl. Worth the trip.

Tips for your first park session

• Go early on a weekday when parks are quieter, and watch the flow before you drop in.
• Wear a helmet; pads help a lot when you are learning.
• Smaller, beginner-friendly parks like Cummer or Ellesmere are easier than Ashbridges Bay on a busy weekend.
• New to skating? Book a skateboard lesson in Markham in English, Cantonese or Mandarin.

Need a board for the park? See complete skateboards or the deck size guide.