Burnside - Portland, Oregon
Burnside Skatepark in Portland, Oregon is located under the east end of the Burnside Bridge. The skatepark was built by local skaters for local skaters and has made a stong reputation with it's massive vert walls, bowls, and huge hips. This skatepark has been featured in popular videogames such as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, and Grind Session. Said to be one of the best skateparks in the world, built by some of the best builders in the world, Burnside Skatepark will not disappoint.
Directions: From I-5 southbound, take the Central Eastside/ Industrial District Oregon City/Omsi exit #300 B. Fork left and go left at the Grand Ave. light -it's a four lane one way northbound Head north for about seven blocks and take another left on Ash St. On 2nd Ave take a right and go until your under the Burnside Bridge.
From I-5 northbound, take the Omsi exit #300 B. Go left on 2nd Ave, go left(north). In about ten blocks and under the second bridge, look right. From in town, find Burnside and get yourself under the east side on 2nd Ave.
Cost: Free
Rules: Pads not required
Beaverton Skatepark - Beaverton, Oregon
The Beaverton Skatepark was built in July of 1999 and dedicated to the city by the Tualitan Hills Park & Recreation District. The Beaverton Skatepark features a nice 12ft half pipe, 6ft mini ramp, 6ft quarter pipes, spines, and kink ledge.
 
Directions: Take the US-26 West, Take the NW Cornell Rd. exit (towards shell station) Turn left on NW Cornell Rd., Turn left NW 158TH Ave. stoplight, then take first right, park is behind pizza place.
Cost: Free
Rules: Helmet enforced
Facilities: Water fountain and restroom. Fred Meyer grocery store is also close by.
Hillsboro Reedville Park - Hillsboro, Oregon
The Hillsboro Reedville Park was designed by Site Design Group and built by Corp, Inc in February 2003. The Skatepark is big, spreadout, and has an overall street style to it.
Location: Reedville Park at the intersection of Frances Road and Cornelius Pass Road
Directions: Exit Highway 26 to Cornelius Pass Road southbound. Conitnue until you see it on the right hand side, two blocks south of Baseline Road.
Cost: Free
Rules: No Bikes or scooters
Facilities: Water fountain, bathroom, basketball court, and soccer fields.
Jim Griffith Memorial Skatepark
Former Mayor Jim Griffith was a strong advocate behind the skatepark project. In 2001 Mayor Jim Griffith's youth forum decided to propose the construction of a 15,000 square foot in-ground skatepark in Tigard, Oregon. Soon after the proposal, the skatepark task force was created. The skatepark was designed and built by Dreamland Skateparks and opened in October of 2007. Jim Griffith Memorial Skatepark features a rotating volcano top, 2 bowls, huge vert walls, a concrete T-rex to footplant off of, hips, and much more.
 
 
Location: Tigard Civic Center Parking Lot, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, Oregon
Directions: From Hwy 99, go south on Hall Blvd about ½ mile. Park is on the right/west at the railroad tracks and police station.
Open Hours: Open Daily Dawn to Dusk
Cost: Free
Rules: Open sunrise to sunset. Open access (bikes, scooters, etc. allowed)Facilities: None
Pier Park - Portland, Oregon
Address: N Hudson Street & Bruce Avenue
Opened: October 13, 2006
Size of Pipe:
20 feet high
over 30 feet long
Holly Farm
Address: SW Capitol Hwy & Comus Street
Opened: July 28th, 2007
Glen Haven - Portland, Oregon
Address: NE 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street
Opened: April 27, 2007
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