Birmingham, Alabama, is now the proud owner of a world-class 57,000 square foot skatepark. This facility has taken the title for the fifth-largest skatepark on the biggest skateparks in the United States list. The project cost was estimated at $3 million, which was money well spent and a great investment for the city and its skateboarding community.

Location, location, location! The location of this skatepark couldn’t be better. It was built under the I-59/20 bridge in downtown Birmingham, making it useable in various types of weather.

If you’re a beginner or advanced skateboarder, BMX rider, scooter kid, roller skater, or just a watcher from the sidelines, you will love this amazing facility. Let’s get down to the details of this awesome new skatepark below.

City Walk Skatepark In Birmingham, Alabama

New Line Skateparks who are one of the best skateparks designers and builders in the country were tasked with bringing the City Walk BHAM Skatepark to life. They have built hundreds of high-end skateboarding facilities in the U.S and Canada, and City Walk Skatepark is no exception. It has been a long time coming for the local skateboarding community and it has now put Birmingham on the map as a skateboarding destination.

City Walk Skatepark’s Street Course

The street course has a large variety of street obstacles in an array of sizes. It includes handrails, stair sets, down ledges, flat ledges, out ledges, curved ledges, manual pads, A-frame with a ledge and rail, bump to rail, flat bar, volcano, bank ramps, and quarter pipes.

If you like to skate street obstacles then you will love this street plaza. There is also plenty of room for practicing flat ground tricks and there is also some smaller obstacles for beginners to join in on the fun.

City Walk Skatepark’s Bowls

City Walk Skatepark features three different bowls for transition skateboarders to salivate over. The first is a pool-style bowl with varied depths, pool tile, and pool coping. The second is a large flow bowl with a center volcano, hips, extensions, and a flat bank. Last but not least is a small beginner bowl that is absolutely perfect for learning transition tricks in. One of the great things about this skateparks is that is has been designed to serve every type of rider and all abilities.

City Walk Skatepark’s Pump Track

Pump tracks are becoming more common in new skatepark construction these days. If you like to go fast and challenge yourself, the pump track is a great place to start. The pump track is also a good spot for beginner riders to gain balancing and control skills.

If you want check out this new skatepark and rip it up on your weapon of choice, you must first complete a signed waiver form which can be found at skatecitywalk.com. For riders under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the waiver form and provide a valid ID. This skatepark in completely FREE to use.

CITY WALK BHAM SKATEPARK
Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 10pm, Sat & Sun: 9am – 10pm
Address: 1706 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL

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