Skateboarding in Milwaukee

One of two indoor skate parks in the area, both Four Seasons and Cream City skate parks (below) are protected from the elements, although both follow a pay-to-skate model. A foam pit was recently added for testing riskier tricks. There’s a strong member community at 4 Seasons, hosting lock-ins every couple months and offering lessons for newbies and amateurs alike. The owner, Neal Levin, makes sure that the park remains decidedly drug-free and welcoming for all ages. It was also a favorite of pro skater and Milwaukee-native Greg Lutzka, whom Milwaukee Magazine featured six years ago.

The second indoor skate park near the city, Cream City Skate has one of the biggest drops in the city and sizable pools for experienced skaters to test themselves in. But there are still plenty of quarters, tables and rails for those who prefer staying close to the ground. There’s also a shop on site, so you can skate and gear up all in one place.

It’s probably the most organized of the outdoor MKE-area skate parks, with a dedicated website (tosaskate.org), nonprofit community organization (Tosa Skateboarders United) and an ongoing fundraising effort to expand the park, which opened in 2016. For now, a pool, several quarter ramps and a selection of rails and stairs are more than sufficient.

Accessed:10/31/24.

Source: A Skateboarders Guide to the Milwaukee Area