On the campus of the University of British Columbia at the corner of Thunderbird Blvd. and Health Sciences Mall.
Directions: go west on Thunderbird Blvd from Westbrook Mall, which you can access from W4th, W10th, or W16th. The skatepark is on your right, beside the basketball court
Park in the Thunderbird Sports Centre parking lot across the street (meters) or in the adjacent parkade. No free parking lot.
The SBC restaurant, in the building that formerly housed the Smilin’ Buddha Cabaret, mixes good food, music, and skateboarding. In addition to enjoying a coffee, smoothie, or bowl of chili, visitors can session the largest indoor ramp in BC. SBC also stocks boards, trucks, wheels, helmets, and pads to meet your skateboarding needs as well.
The Lonsdale Skatepark has been demolished as part of redeveloping the site for an expanded Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre. A replacement park is being planned for construction in 2025, and a temporary replacement skatepark is being considered. (March 31,2022)
Virtual Tour
In case you missed it above: The Lonsdale Skatepark has been demolished as part of redeveloping the site for an expanded Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre. A replacement park is being planned for construction in 2025, and a temporary replacement skatepark is being considered. (March 31,2022)