Memphis Public Skate Park

Aside from Society (pay per sesh) or Raleigh out near Bartlett, this is easily my favorite free, all inclusive and dog-friendly spot! It's very safe as security patrols near the parks neighborhood campus. There's enough variation and different sized bowls for all levels. Three benches and shady spots are off to the sides. The people are always usually very friendly (some are shy!) stay safe and skate at your own risk -- ALL skates are doable at this park, personal preference is yours!

The park - which is the only free, public skate park in Memphis - has been in the works since 2006. It's not huge, but there are two big bowls, plenty of ramps and rails, stairs and a snake run. There's plenty for skaters of all levels in the $500,000 park. Some bowls are deep, some ramps are steep, but there are lots of easier sections for beginners. If you're not into skating, there are plenty of benches perfect for watching.The park is open to all ages, but skaters play at their own risk. Protective gear is recommended for adults, and kids under the age of 12 are required to wear protective gear (knee pads, elbow pads and a helmet) and be accompanied by an adult. The park isn't just for skateboarders. Roller skates, inline skates and bicycles are welcome at the park (Monday is the park's designated bike day).The skate park is located at Tobey Park, behind the Board of Education (at Central and Hollywood). It's free and open from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the fall and winter and from 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. during the spring and summer.

I am a skater. A passionate skater. And I'm just gonna say, Tobey Skate park, while it is skatable, it is not a great skatepark. I would even say, it is not a good skatepark. It is however, all that is closeby to midtown and university area residents. If you're looking for somewhere to skate, Tobey would not be my first choice. It's crowded and the arangment is sloppy. There isn't enough room to manuever, the park being too tightly put together. If you're looking for somewhere to skate, I suggest you explore other options before you decide to try this park out. A Skater