Skateparks With Foam Pits in Florida

Because skateboarding in public places can be considered a public nuisance and skateboarding near the home can be considered low-level noise pollution, enterprising skateboard enthusiasts began opening skate parks designed with several different ramps and several advantages over the sidewalk or homemade ramps. These private parks were soon joined by public sections added to local recreation centers. This means there are several skate parks with foam pits available year round in the warm-weather state of Florida.

  1. Captain Don Cerbone Memorial Skate Park

    • For skaters of all stripes and skill levels, the Captain Don Cerbone Memorial Skate Park offers several benefits. Started by parents and other concerned citizens worried about the dangers of skateboarding in the street, this public course was designed and built on donations and volunteers. The park itself is outdoors and features 22,000 square feet of riding with a mini-course foam pit, a street course, several ramps and pipes. A board shop is also located on premises for those looking to shop. This skate park offers several additional activities, but since March 13, 2010, the Captain Don Cerbone Memorial Skate Park is free to patrons from dawn to dusk.

      Captain Don Cerbone Memorial Skate Park
      Charlotte County Sports Complex
      Punta Gorda FL 33950
      941-575-9253
      no website

    Orlando Skate Park

    • The Action Park Alliance-managed Orlando Skate Park is located close to downtown Orlando and offers indoor skating rain or shine. The course offers a complete mini-park with ramps, foam pits, rails, spines, gaps and an 11-foot vertical ramp. A pro skater's shop is also available for repairs or replacements. The Orlando Skate Park receives public funding but is managed by a private company who arranges for shows, competitions and related sports events (such as BMX competitions). As of 2010, the cost of a day pass for non-members is $8.00 and $4.50 for members. A membership is available for $45.00 per month, but an unlimited monthly pass is $40.00 for those just looking to skate. Hours for this park range from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

      Orlando Skate Park
      400 Festival Way,
      Orlando, FL 32801
      407-898-9600
      no website

    Cocoa Beach Skate Park

    • This park, located a short walk from the beach, is designed for skaters by skaters. In addition to mini-courses with foam pits, Cocoa Beach Skate Park features concrete bowls and ramps, a cradle and a wooden half pipe. The antics in this park are also featured on a live webcam broadcast during the park's open hours, so skaters are often putting on a show for the audience. As of 2010, the Cocoa Beach Skate Park offers admission for $3.00 per 4-hour session and is open between 1 p.m. and 12 a.m., depending on the day.

      Cocoa Beach Skate Park
      1450 Minuteman Causeway
      Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
      321-868-323
      cocoabeachskatepark.com