Looking to try out skateboarding or need a place to practice your skills? We give you the lowdown on the best skateparks in the city
Skateboarding finally made its long-awaited debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The sport was once reserved as a leisure activity among a niche group of people but is now rising in popularity.
That popularity is bound to continue as we see pictures of young skaters across the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with 13-year-old Nishiya Momiji taking home the gold medal at the women's street event, followed closely by fellow 13-year-old Brazilian skater, Rayssa Leal. Needless to say, the future of skateboarding is bright and it's not going to be surprising if a lot more people try it out in the years to come.
If you've been inspired by these skateboarding prodigies, just want to try out this cool-looking sport or are in the hunt for a place to polish your skills, you've come to the right place. We break down the best skateparks in Hong Kong, so get your skateboards ready and let's roll.
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1. Hong Kong Velodrome Park
The Hong Kong Velodrome Park is home to the city's first-ever local indoor cycling facility approved by the International Cycling Union so you know the facilities here are great. The skatepark here is overseen by Convic, a leading skatepark design company that has worked on over 700 sports facilities in the world, including skateparks.
The world-class skatepark is covered with sand-coloured concrete, taking inspiration from the skatepark on Bondi Beach in Sydney. It has a combination of three smoothly-curved half-pipes and bowels for novices but also ramps and ledges for those looking for a challenge or to up their game.
Hong Kong Velodrome Park, Po Hong Road, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, +852 2878 8621
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