• ABOUT THE SPOT

Skate Boarding in Carroll Park, Baltimore, Maryland USA

Admission:
Free
Open:
Year round
Features:
Street, vert, 5 ft/ 1.52 m bowl
Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland, U.S. It is also the 26th largest city in the whole country and the second biggest seaport in the Mid-Atlantic United States and is located closer to Midwestern markets than any other important port on the East Coast. Baltimore lies in the central area of the state, lengthwise the tidal section of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay.

Its historical significance, unique architectural style, natural beauty and many settlements lead to an influx of tourists from every corner of the earth. So, if you get there, exercise Skateboarding in the all year round Carroll Park. Carroll Park is Baltimore’s third country landscape park with an early development of the park system.“Skateboarding at Carroll Park”

In this 117 ac/0.47 km² park, you can enjoy skating activity for good. The park’s construction allows you to hit all the sections in one run. You will find a nice mix of street and vert and a fine 5 ft/1.52 m bowl section in the back. However, transitions can be lumpy and lots of flat bottoms can reduce your speed. In order to skate in the park, make sure that you have big, hard wheels on your board. Every year the park hosts the German Festival, which offers full entertainment to visitors.

Furthermore, the park organizes several competitions every year. So, if you are interested in this challenge, you can call in advance and take part in one of these competitions. In order to skate in Carroll park, you are kindly requested to follow some rules. Don’t park on the grass, don’t bring any alcohol and please protect the trees. Pay attention, the speed limit on park roads is 15 mph/24.14 kph.