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Parks & Recreation

Charles L. Lewis III Memorial Skate Park

Features of the Skate Park

The park is approximately 7,000 square feet and has above-ground ramps and rails. It also has bleachers for parents to sit and watch their children skate and a small picnic area. There is also a walk course around the park. Limited rental equipment is on hand for public check-out with appropriate ID. Equipment includes helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and skateboards.


History of the Skate Park

It is named for former District 4 Councilmember Charles L. Lewis III who was instrumental in getting this skate park built. The park opened in June 2005.


Skate Park Hours

Open 10:00 a.m. to dusk every day of the year, including holidays.

Check out our dusk schedule to know what time the skatepark closes and our holiday schedule to verify if the skatepark is open on a specific holiday.


Directions and Bus Route

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From Interstate 805, take the Plaza Boulevard exit and go east for approximately 1 mile. The skate park is located on the corner of Paradise Valley Road and Potomac Street, and the parking lot is accessible off Potomac Street.

The skate park is accessible by bus via Route 962 (weekdays only). For more information please visit the SDMTS Website.