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Melbourne skateparks by the Yarra
Melbourne's skate scene spreads across several councils. These parks come from the City of Melbourne, Stonnington, Yarra and Port Phillip.
Riverslide has set opening hours. The others are open council parks. Hours, closures and rules change, so check the linked official page on the day you go.
Riverslide Skate Park
Boathouse Dr, Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne VIC 3004
The City of Melbourne calls it the city's largest skate facility. It overlooks the Yarra and Birrarung Marr, and it's for skateboards, BMX, inline skates and scooters. The YMCA team runs lessons, and there's a café and skate shop on site. Listed hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, to 9 p.m. Wednesday, to 10 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
Prahran Skate Park
Princes Gardens, cnr Essex St & Malvern Rd, Prahran VIC 3181
Rebuilt by CONVIC and reopened in June 2024. Stonnington lists a vert ramp, a mini ramp, and a plaza with a hubba, an A-frame, a curved ledge, a flat bar, granite ledges and a rail, plus new lighting.
More parks
| Park | Location | Council |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Gardens skate park ("Fitzroy bowl") | Alfred Cres, Fitzroy North 3068 (north side of the gardens) | Yarra |
| Marina Reserve Skate Park | Marine Pde, St Kilda | Port Phillip |
| All Nations Park skate park | Separation St, Northcote 3070 | Darebin |
Tips
- Beginners: Riverslide is the place to book a lesson.
- Pair it with the coast: St Kilda's park is right by the beach.
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Sources
Facts on this page come from these public sources (checked Oct 2026). The wording is our own.