12 Years in the Making
Pompano Beach is finally getting its first public skate park. And if you know how long this took, you know why this one hits different.
The idea first surfaced at a parks advisory board meeting back in 2012. Over the next decade, it bounced around the city's master plan, got stalled, got revived, and got stalled again. What kept it alive wasn't politicians. It was skaters showing up to public meetings. Parents bringing their kids to design sessions. Local youth put their voices on record, year after year, until the city finally committed.
Ground broke on December 2nd, 2025. This July, the gates open.
1801 NE 8th Street, Pompano Beach, FL
"If we don't have a skate park, our city is a skate park."
Director Moore, Pompano Beach Parks & RecreationAnyone who's ever had to hunt for a curb, a parking garage, or an empty lot to skate knows exactly what that means. Broward County has been short on quality public skate infrastructure for a long time. This park is the first real answer to that.
Commissioner Allison Fornier added something worth repeating: "Skating doesn't age you out. There's no cutoff the way there is in little league or youth soccer. The sport grows with you. A 10-year-old learning to ollie and a 45-year-old getting back on a board both have a place here."
Groundbreaking ceremony, December 2nd, 2025 · Pompano Community Park
What the Park Looks Like
At 20,000 square feet of concrete, this is a serious facility. New Line Skateparks designed it from the ground up with input from local riders, and it shows. Every skill level has something to skate from day one.
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Kidney
Bowl First pool coping tile kidney bowl in the entire area, a regional first. -
Complex
Bowl Real pool coping and tile throughout. -
Street
Plaza 10, 7, and 5 stair setups. A-frame flat bar. 26-foot down-flat-down rail. - Mini Ramp Solid transitions for every level.
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Ledges,
Slappies
& ManualsThe fundamentals, done right. -
Pompano
Fish Gap A locally designed gap with the city's colors and iconic fish built into the concrete.
That last detail says a lot about how this park was built. It wasn't designed by a committee that had never held a board. The community had real input, and you can see it in the concrete.
Pompano Beach Community Skate Park · New Line Skateparks design
The Pro Lineup for July 22nd
This isn't your average park opening with a few local ams and a raffle. The confirmed pros coming out on July 22nd are legitimately world-class, and several of them are from right here in South Florida.
🏆 Best trick contest on a promo box. Get there early and get close to the action.
Florida's Own Coming Home
Jamie Foy grew up in Deerfield Beach, a few miles from this park. Island Water Sports was his very first sponsor. Now he's a two-time Thrasher Skater of the Year (2017 and 2024), one of the most respected street skaters alive, and still an IWS team rider. This grand opening is a homecoming.
Zion Wright grew up in Jupiter, just up the coast. He went pro for Real Skateboards at 18, competed in the Tokyo Olympics, and has been one of the most exciting all-terrain skaters in the game for years. He and Foy actually moved to California together to chase their careers. Two South Florida kids who made it, coming home.
These aren't pros flying in to check a box. This is South Florida's own putting on for the community that raised them.
Why This Park Matters for South Florida Skating
One park doesn't fix everything. But it starts something.
Broward County has long been one of the least-served counties in South Florida when it comes to public skate infrastructure. No dedicated concrete parks. No free facilities built for the community. Skaters made do, the way skaters always do, finding spots wherever they could.
This park changes the equation. It's free, publicly accessible, and built at a real scale with real features. It's not a token gesture. And according to everyone involved, it's just the first of many skateparks coming to South Florida.
The park sits within walking distance of three schools and is open to skateboarders, BMX riders, and scooter users of all skill levels. It's free. No membership. No entry fee. Just show up and skate.
For the next kid in Pompano who picks up a board, there's now a place to go. A free place. A good one. That's what 12 years of work looks like when it finally lands.
Come Find Us Before You Session
Island Water Sports has been part of the Pompano community since 1978. We were Jamie Foy's first sponsor before he won his first Thrasher SOTY. We've watched generations of South Florida kids grow up on skateboards, and we couldn't be more fired up to see this park finally open.
We're proud to be part of making the grand opening event happen. If you're heading to the park on July 22nd, stop by first. We carry complete setups, decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, and protective gear, and our staff actually skates. Whether it's your first board or your next one, you'll get a straight answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Pompano Beach Skate Park opening?
The ribbon cutting is Tuesday, July 22nd at 10AM. The grand opening public event with pros and a best trick will start right after it.
Where is the skate park located?
Pompano Community Park, 1801 NE 8th Street, Pompano Beach, FL.
Is the skate park free?
Yes. It's a public facility and free to use. No entry fee, no membership.
Who is skating at the grand opening?
Confirmed pros include Jamie Foy, Pedro Delfino, Zion Wright, Elijah Odom, Nikolai Piombo, Marcos Montoya, Blake Carpenter, Fabiana Delfino, Bam Margera, and more.
Will there be a contest?
Yes. There will be a best trick contest on a promo box on July 22nd.
What features does the park have?
20,000 sq ft, including a complex bowl with pool coping and tile, the first kidney bowl with pool coping tile in the area, a full street plaza with multiple stair sets, a 26-foot down-flat-down rail, mini ramp, ledges, slappies, manuals, and the Pompano Fish Gap.
Who built the park?
Designed and built by New Line Skateparks. Total cost was $1.8 million, funded primarily through ARPA dollars with additional support from the parks impact fund.
Is it open to BMX riders and scooters too?
Yes. The park is designed to be inclusive for skateboarders, BMX riders, and scooter users of all skill levels.
Where can I get skate gear near the park?
Island Water Sports Pompano is minutes away. We carry everything you need and our staff actually skates.
