Best skateparks in Amsterdam

Olympiaplein Skatepark: the heart of Amsterdam’s skateboarding community

Olympiaplein is one of the Netherlands’ most popular skateboarding plazas, primarily due to its large, open area and diverse ramps and rails suitable for skaters of all levels. Like everywhere in the Netherlands, there’s a lot of flat ground. The park has a super-smooth surface, too, which is perfect for getting a trick’s fundamentals down before taking it to the park’s gnarly death box. There’s an undeniable community vibe at Olympiaplein; you can often see skaters of all ages and backgrounds skating together, learning from one another and generally having a good time.

Olympiaplein, Zuid

New Wave: skating for women and queer people

In Amsterdam Zuidoost, a skate park was opened in early 2023 specifically for women and individuals from the LGBTQI+ community. A large number of obstacles were built in a former printing factory, including ramps, quarter- and half-pipe and high and low rails. The aim is for everyone everywhere to feel welcome and for the whole skate culture to become a bit more diverse. 

Paasheuvelweg, Zuidoost

House of Urban Sports: staying ahead of the weather

House of Urban Sports makes a great addition to the Amsterdam skating scene. This indoor park will let you keep skating regardless of what the Dutch weather throws at you. This space has a smooth wooden surface perfect for inline skaters, skateboarders, BMXs, and stunt steppers. Whatever your speed or skill, there’s lots of opportunity for smooth transitions between the launch and street areas and onto the mini ramp. While there’s not a crazy amount of room, there’s plenty to do here on the half-pipe and the two-quarter pipes, the grind box and rail.

House of Urban Sports | Willinklaan 5, Nieuw-West

Nelson Mandelapark: a park for skaters of all styles

The skatepark at Nelson Mandelapark is one of the largest in the Amsterdam Area. The main attractions of the park are its two brightly coloured pools; the smaller pool is 5’9 (1.8m) high, and the larger one has a coping that slopes between 5’9 (1.8m) and 7’9 (2.4m). The pools are next to each other, so you sometimes see the bolder skaters – and more commonly, the BMXers – transferring between them. Nelson Mandelapark also features a street-skating section of sorts, including a variety of banks, hubbas and rails that are low enough for newbies and veterans to hone their skills.

Nelson Mandelapark | Zuidoost

Skatepark NOORD: a rare gem for street skateboarders

Skatepark NOORD is undoubtedly one of the city’s favourite hangouts. Unlike other parks that aim for a wider audience, this one is a skateboard-oriented park with lots of open space that captures that street feel. It’s an indoor park with smooth but not slippery concrete. Real street elements are used for obstacles, and they’re authentic down to the materials. For example, the park borrows heavily from iconic urban designs such as Philly’s LOVE Park trashcans and the MACBA ledges in Barcelona. The skatepark arranges special evenings for BMX on occasion as well.

Skatepark NOORD | Aambeeldstraat 12, Noord

CONS Project Amsterdam: the yellow-brick road of skateboarding

With CONS Project Amsterdam, Converse allowed the local Amsterdam creative community, including skateboarders, artists and photographers, to create a unique skatepark in the Amsterdam Noord area – DIY style. Boy, they delivered: the park, inspired by Holland’s back gardens and ‘The Wizard of Oz’, is a gorgeously crafted concrete path filled with an array of kickers, quarter pipes and transfers. Many of the ramps and gaps are great for learners, but there are also gnarlier obstacles for more experienced skaters. Several DIY-style obstacles give this park a decadent feel, such as a shipping container that only the brave dare to stall on and a garage-like shelter for those showery Amsterdam days. Even for those who aren’t into skateboarding or extreme sports, it’s worth a visit just to see what Amsterdam’s local creative community is capable of – both artistically and in terms of their skateboarding skills.

CONS project | Noorderpark, Noord

Urban Sport Zone: the largest skatepark in the Netherlands

Step into Skatepark Urban Sport Zone, the largest outdoor skate park in the Netherlands and one of the biggest in Europe. There are 3100 square meters of concrete to let loose in, with plenty of zones perfect for bowl skaters. The terrain is excellent for beginners and advanced skaters, but watch out for children on scooters who can present an unexpected obstruction. There’s also a street zone, which is comparatively smaller and might prove insufficient if you’re not into pools. The raised platforms offer the chance to take smooth transitions from the street to the flow and pool sections of the park. The park was intended for skateboarders, BMXers and inline skaters.

Urban Sport Zone | Eef Kamerbeekstraat 43, Zeeburgereiland

SkateCafe: a skateboarders' oasis in Amsterdam Noord

So you've been tearing up the city's skate spots all day, but now you just want to relax a bit. Don't worry: SkateCafe in Noord is the perfect pit stop for skaters. SkateCafe ticks all the right skate-friendly boxes. Awesome craft beer? Check. Food to recharge your batteries? Check. The best punk, hip-hop and rock tunes? Check. No dance music? Double-check. A massive half-pipe? Check. You can't get a much better chill spot for skaters.

SkateCafe | Gedempt Hamerkanaal 42, Noord

Roller Dreams: a roller skater's pink paradise

If you're looking for a fun dance floor and skating combo, then Wondr's latest glittering pop-up roller skating rink is just the place. Break out your flared jeans, lace up your roller skates and show off your skills along to the DJ's disco tunes. 

WONDR Roller Dreams | Meeuwenlaan 88-B, Noord