Beginner skateparks in New Hampshire
A skatepark is good for a first visit when it has low, gentle ramps, wide flat ground to practice pushing and turning, and few big features (tall ramps, handrails, deep bowls) that experienced skaters fly off. A fence between the park and the street and lights for evening visits help too.
We score every park from the features it lists. Gentle features such as a mini ramp (a small ramp to learn on), low banks and quarter pipes (short curved ramps) add points; lights, a fence, restrooms and staff on site add a little more; big features such as stairs, handrails, deep bowls and vertical ramps take points away, and a park with a handrail, vertical ramp, pool or large half-pipe is never labelled great. Parks that owners or skaters have marked beginner-friendly come first. Labels are great for beginners, mixed, or advanced. 2 parks in New Hampshire earn the great label; the mixed parks are listed further down for a grown-up to check first.
Great for beginners
- Wolfeboro Skatepark, Wolfeboro, NH ยท low ledges; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as beginner-friendly; smooth surface; no big stairs, handrails or deep bowls
- Londonderry Skatepark, Londonderry, NH ยท a small kicker ramp; low ledges; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as family-friendly
Worth a look with a grown-up
These parks have some beginner features but also bigger ones:
- Troy Bike Park, NH ยท quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as beginner-friendly; no big stairs, handrails or deep bowls
- Rusty Berrings Skatepark, West Lebanon, NH ยท quarter pipes (short curved ramps); low ledges; described as beginner-friendly ยท watch out: has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
- Candia Skatepark, Candia, NH ยท low ledges; a low manual pad; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as beginner-friendly ยท watch out: has a set of stairs; has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
- Exeter Skatepark, Exeter, NH ยท low ledges; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); wide flat areas to practice ยท watch out: has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
- Waterville Valley Skatepark, Waterville Valley, NH ยท quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as beginner-friendly ยท watch out: has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
- Hampton Skatepark, Hampton, NH ยท low ledges; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as beginner-friendly; a place to learn; smooth surface ยท watch out: has a set of stairs; has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
- Dover Skatepark, Dover, NH ยท low ledges; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); a small kicker ramp; described as all ages ยท watch out: has a set of stairs; has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
- Lyons Skatepark, Pelham, NH ยท low ledges; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as family-friendly; described as all ages ยท watch out: has a large half-pipe; has a spine (two ramps back to back)
- Weare Skatepark, N Stark Hwy, NH ยท low ledges; quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as beginner-friendly; a place to learn ยท watch out: has ledges down stairs
- Liberty Skateboard Park, NH ยท quarter pipes (short curved ramps); described as beginner-friendly; smooth surface ยท watch out: has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
- Skate and Free ride - Conway, North-South Rd, NH ยท lessons offered
- Milford Skatepark, Milford, NH ยท quarter pipes (short curved ramps); a low manual pad; described as beginner-friendly; smooth surface ยท watch out: has ledges down stairs; has a bowl (a deep, curved pool-like area)
Tips for a first visit
- Go on a weekday morning or early afternoon: the park is quiet and there is room to practice.
- Wear a helmet, and knee and wrist pads for the first few visits. Most falls land on hands and knees.
- Watch for a minute before you roll in, so you can see how skaters take turns, and let faster skaters pass.
- Start on the flat ground and the smallest ramp. Rolling, stopping and turning come before any trick.
More around New Hampshire
Nearby states
- Beginner skateparks in Vermont (1 park)
