Austin's got curbs.
Although we don't lead the nation in the number of skate parks in the city (yet), there are plenty of places to shred. We got plenty of proper parks, "I know a place" spots, and a plethora of places you can get the gear. Here's your guide to Skateboarding in Austin.
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SKATE SHOPS
812 W 12th St
This locally-owned skate shop is a favorite among Austin skaters. Located conveniently adjacent to House Park, No-Comply is stocked with decks, gear, shoes, merch, and more. Whether you're a beginner looking for a complete skateboard to get started or an expert looking for a limited edition deck, No-Comply won't steer you wrong. Shop online for curbside pickup or check out their brick-and-mortar store.
Additionally, one of their employees recently started a program that teaches both children & adults how to skate! Check out Austin Skate Academy on their website or Instagram for more information.
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1906 Guadalupe St Unit 2
Tucked away on the southern tip of the drag, Apparition Skateboards is an easy shop to pop into if you live anywhere close to campus. They have everything you need to build your custom dream deck, whether you decide to order with them online or peruse their store in person.
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SKATE PARKS
3730 Manor Rd
The latest to arrive on the Austin skate park scene, the newly christened Gaylord Sackler Memorial Skate park is a full skate park and cycle pump track for the Mueller neighborhood. Along with the tracks, the park offers plenty of shade for the ever-brutal heat and restrooms with a water fountain to keep y'all hydrated. Come out and help break it in!
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1213 Shoal Creek Blvd (House Park)
Perhaps the most well-known and well-traversed skate park in the Austin area is the Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park (colloquially known as House Park). Perfect for beginners and experts alike, there are small ramps, curbs, mini half pipes, ledges, and even a humongous bowl if you're feeling ballsy.
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15500 Sun Light Near Way (Pflugerville)
A bit of a drive away, the Pflugerville Skate Park is worth the extra distance because of it's great selection of obstacles that allow skaters of all skills to try their hand at a line or two. The park had closed since early March but just opened back up with daily hours of 8 AM - 8 PM.
EVEN MORE SKATE PARKS IN THE AREA:
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INSIDER DIY TIPS
photo credit: No Comply Facebook
"Check out this map of skate spots."
"There's a good metal ledge and 5 stair handrails at the Blanton art museum on campus on MLK."
"If you start at the UT campus or state capitol, you can pretty much ride downhill all the way south to town lake, it's a great ride."
'I would definitely suggest cruising around the UT campus one day, there are some really cool ramps going down these stairs on the south side of the main tower that are a lot of fun to just ride down and ollie into over and over."
"Corner of Brushy and E 5th has a nice long ledge that's great to practice grinds."
source: reddit
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