Indoor Skate Parks in Minnesota

Originally intended for the outdoors, skateboarding has trended a long way into becoming more than an niche sport, and is now buoyed by professionals and sponsored competitions. Often, in order to make that progression from beginner to experienced competitor, a skateboarder needs to hone his skills year-round, which isn't always an option in northern states such as Minnesota. Fortunately, there are several indoor skate parks in the North Star State.

  1. Midwest Skate Shop & Indoor Park

    • The Midwest Skate Shop & Indoor Park in Rochester offers an indoor skating experience to those looking to try out new tricks in a climate-controlled environment. The facility offers 3-month memberships, which include a free T-shirt. Hour-long skating lessons are available. Helmets are required to use the skate park, but pads, while recommended, are not. Skateboard rentals and helmet rentals are also available. The park operates as a concert venue in the summer months.

      Midwest Skate Shop & Indoor Park
      1020 7th St. NW
      Rochester, MN 55901
      507-529-1382
      midwestskatepark.net

    3rd Lair SkatePark & SkateShop

    • Located in Golden Valley, the 3rd Lair SkatePark & SkateShop is an indoor skate park attached to a skateboarding pro shop. "Professionally staffed with experienced skateboarders," the facility offers open skateboarding sessions and instructional lessons. Skateboard and equipment rentals are also available. One-time users can pay a flat $5 fee; half-year, one-year and lifetime memberships are also available. The park can be rented out for special events, such as a birthday party or skate competition. Group lessons are also provided. The venue is open to other recreational pursuits and sports, including bicycling, unicycling, rollerskating, and operating remote-controlled vehicles.

      3rd Lair SkatePark & SkateShop
      850 Florida Ave. South
      Golden Valley, MN 55426-1705
      763-797-5283
      3rdlair.com

    The Encounter

    • The Encounter in Duluth is a multi-purpose, religious-based event facility that features an indoor skate park, in addition to a gym and concert venue. Individual skate lessons are available through the facility, and the skate park is open for hourly booking for special events such as a birthday party. Every Thursday, the facility has an event known as Skate Church, which brings together faith-based skateboarders for food, skateboarding, and youth ministry. The indoor skate park was remodeled in 2009 and also welcomes rollerbladers and BMX bicyclists.

      The Encounter
      201 E First St.
      Duluth, MN 55802
      218-722-9820
      encounteryfc.com

    Renegade Skate Shop and Skate Park

    • The Renegade Skate Shop and Skatepark in Faribault is a 10,000-square-foot facility that caters to skateboarders. Facility amenities include a 32-foot mini ramp, a tricked-out loading dock (with rails and stair sets, among other features), and a pro shop. There is also a special section for beginners and young skateboarders. Skate lessons are available, either individually or for groups and at various levels, and the facility also offers a $75 membership. Rental equipment is available.

      Renegade Skate Shope and Skate Park
      Suite B
      1033 Faribault Rd, Faribault, MN 55021
      507-332-9844
      renegadeboardshop.com