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Burnham Park Skate Park

Park Skateboard park

Set within Burnham Park, this fenced-in public skate facility offers bowls, ramps & railings. People often mention park, skate, transition,


Address

Burnham Park, Chicago, IL 60616

Website

www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Contact

(312) 742-7529

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (59 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 6 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: (Memorial Day), 6 AM to 11 PM, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (18) skate (6) transition (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Evan K. 7 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Great little park that doesn't attract that big of crowd. The concrete could use some love though. Keep your belongings safe. I put my phone down to do a quick run and had it stolen in plain daylight sitting on a bench next to my bag.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Matt T. 4 years ago on Google • 184 reviews
    At first glance it looks like a fantastic, medium size park. Bowls, quarter pipes, wedges, walls hubus, rails, a giant three block, manual pads, flat bars and a ridiculously tall and pointy speed hump. But, look close in that second image... this park was not built by a company that makes skate parks. The joints are massive, even in the bottom of bowls... right at the bottom of the transition, a 1 inch gap that may or may not be filled with some squishy putty. The surface is slow and rough. I actually left the park and tested the blacktop of the bike path to see if it was just me or my bearings or my wheels... nope this surface is inappropriate for skate park construction! You might say I’m just sore since I dropped in on that delightful little pool, But instead of carving my way around the deep end, I flew headfirst into the bottom of the deep when my board didn’t roll when I dropped in. You’d be right! I am sore, and bleeding a little bit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ra F. 5 years ago on Google • 5 reviews
    It would be a totally sick park if the ground was actually smooth. There's a bunch of purposeful cracks in the ground. Kinda like a puzzle. It has mostly transition, ramps, and ledges. Great for bikes and bigger wheels. Not so good for regular skateboard wheels. Pretty quiet besides the cars going past but eventually it turns into white noise.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 AYE-1 D. 6 years ago on Google • 137 reviews
    it's amazing location. not sure if there's better parking. seems a bit hard to get too. no restroom near by. it's a neat skate park. not the best surface.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 RIDE ALL S. 6 years ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Not really worth going. Cement is cracking and coping on ledges are falling apart. Transitions are really steep and hard to ride for any sport. What they call quarter pipes are really rough and steep. The nearest parking is down the road that you have to pay for. Your better off going downtown and riding the Grant Skate Park. I was pretty disponted with this park.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shawn K. 1 year ago on Google • 163 reviews
    Fun skatepark with cool obstacles and two bowls.

  • 1/5 Nick G. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This is one of the most unsafe skateparks I’ve ever been to. I like the design and set up but that’s about the only good thing about this park. The transitions are super aggressive. The lips are super steep and inconsistent. Huge cracks around the whole park. Not made for anything with wheels. This place was definitely made by someone that is not a professional.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Zach N. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    If you’re looking to skate ledges and street, this park isn’t too bad, But if you’re looking to skate bowls or transition in general, don’t waste your time at this park. I don’t think the park was built by the proper kind of concrete layers 😂 There are a couple mellow banks which were fun to skate but the bowls with coping and a majority of the banks should be redone because they could really use some love. Honestly I would rate this park 1/10 because I’m mainly a transition skater and pretty much all the ramps had awful transitions, but I saw potential with some street obstacles if I was better at street skating.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graham S. 2 years ago on Google • 34 reviews
    Fantastic transition oriented park! It skates like an even more rolly version of Wilson park on the northside. I'm only sad it seems badly positioned so many people don't appear to see it or don't come. The parking lot closest is like $30! But there's cheaper parking a little ways north. There are tons of obstacles, and lots of central space for creative combos. This park may be a little frustrating for newer skaters but there are smaller sections that could be more beginner friendly. Definitely go if you get the chance!

  • 3/5 Christopher Davis (Art. Noble D. claw t. 1 year ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Aggressively shaped, some steep spots, but overall a decent shred. Ledges at a moderate height, interesting bowls and interestingly located. Also all concrete and metal coping. Worth the hike or drive to get there.

  • 5/5 Sandra C. 2 years ago on Google
    The set of experiences talk today that Ranger Stephanie and I had was so enlightening. Officer Ve Amber gave a brilliant Ranger directed stroll around Arcade Park addressing huge loads of inquiries decisively. Officer Gracie was very overall quite cordial inviting us to the recreation center. On the off chance that you love history and engineering this is DEFINITELY a brilliant park to appreciate for a couple/three of hours. Bring your camera and do a stroll around the area or go for a walk in the vehicle on the entirety of the side roads.

  • 4/5 Sugar 3 years ago on Google
    Fun skatepark. Wonky transition, but that makes it unique and pushes you to be creative.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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