The Cove Skatepark

My son and I are frequently going to The Cove skate park in Santa Monica. The outdoor infrastructure of the park is top-notch, providing a great atmosphere for skaters of all levels. The small entry fee of the daily pass of $3 is definitely worth it for the quality of the park. The Cove features a variety of bowls and ramps that cater to both beginners and intermediates looking to improve their skills. The layout of the park is well-designed, allowing for a smooth flow and plenty of space to practice different tricks and maneuvers. Definitely an ideal spot for skaters who want to step up their game in a supportive and fun environment. People around are nice and helpful with the youngest providing tips and tricks Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, this skate park offers something for everyone.

Rude person who was the skatepark attendant. The first thing he asked if I have filled out the registration form. I said no. He then proceeded to tell me that I could not skate at this location since the bursar was not available to pay at the window since it is a Sunday and they already closed. So, I said so I can't sign this paper to skate which had a few names written down. Then he said you can fill out a registration form on Monday. I said, I drove to hours to get here. Then he just looked at me. Then I said this is crazy. I said may I see this registration form online please instead of using my phone that I can barely see. So he showed me on his computer. Then he proceeded to close the laptop. I said, will you please click on the registration form. It did have some prices there. It was 15 dollars just to start a so called membership. Then he said, and 5 dollars every day after that. I again said, this is crazy bro. He said, I am sorry bro. So then I pulled out a 20 dollar bill out of my pocket. I said may I give you this in order to skate. He said I can not accept your money, since I have no register. I again said, rhis is crazy dude. I explained that I live 2 hours away again, and he tried to redirect me to 4 other skateparks. I believe the way he dealt with me, being the public was down right rude, and inconsiderate. He made me feel not welcome. The Venice Beach skatepark that I just came from was clean, free, nice people, and even the staff, who wore a shirt that said staff even skated with all of us skaters. Music was playing;a live band, and was quite nice. A 100 people were spectators, and was a good vibe. I feel that the cove skatepark is a disrespectful, and unpleasant place to be.

Got turned away for not having helmet and pads. Can I not just sign a waiver? Membership rule is dumb also, not everyone is local and I just wanted to skate the park one time and I'm not paying for that. Do yourself a favour and go to nearby Stoner skatepark for free.

my kids have been going for years and they love it. Here is some accurate information for Santa Monica residents (not sure about non residents): Membership is $20 for 3 months with free unlimited entries. Bikes are allowed one evening a week. "Adults only' is another evening per week. And yes, full gear is mandatory. Hope that helps.

The cove is a great place to go especially if you have kids. It's a great park with a bunch of features and lots to do. It's fenced and monitored the entire day (that it's open). Great place to drop off your kids for however long they want to stay. The complaints are that it can cost quite a bit, considering that most skateparks are free. You must wear a helmet, and protect your arms and legs. If you have shorts on, you would need kneepads, or to wear pants. Same with shirts. Wrist guards are not required. Highly recommend to all skateboarders of all levels.

Get ready to pad up and have the best park experience possible 🙂 it's like a bowl riders dream..all levels are welcome. Small fee$ for a great day. They have 18+on weds and Sunday Eve.(for all is OGs They have All Girl Skate every other Saturday. They have access to Skate camp throughout the year so much going on at this A+ park. Gotta thank Rick for all he does make sure to say hey to him

Features look dope but here are reasons for one star review: 1. Fee to skate, $5.50 per session plus membership fee, 2. They require a waiver 3. They require full protection 4. They do not allow scooter. 5. Hours of operations.

Looks like a nice park, but does not allow kids under 6 years old. The cost is $10 for a membership and then $3 each visit thereafter.

I don't like it I hate it you have to have a "member ship" that's dumb I under stand if u have to pay to get in but a "member ship" and you have to sign up oh heck no skate parks are supposed to be free or not high price but a membership never coming again.

Dope skatepark in Santa Monica! Great for beginners to practice and learn, parking lot and plenty of parking on the street, and the environment is friendly with people of all ages and levels. In terms of safety, it's definitely one of the best spots-- you need to sign up for a membership (or you have the option to pay for the day)and they require helmets and pads. Some of the advanced skaters and pros hang out and teach lessons there throughout the week which is really neat, Elliot is great and kids love his enthusiasm.

Since the park has reopened it has gone to shit... They will only let you skate for 2 hours if the park "reaches capacity" which according to their sign is 25 people... but I've been pulled out of the park after two hours when there are only like 15 people. Then when I come back to see if the park has emptied out-- I see 30 people skating including people who had gotten there only shortly after me... WHAT THA???? So none of them had to leave ..... and there's 30 or so people???? I also have a season pass so I paid for the whole year up front, and this is how they thank me for paying them for a whole year up front after reopening after COVID when they claimed to be having financial trouble????

Just Hass to be the lamest skate park and all of California call you can't take scooters on the property is beyond me what a disappointment

This is a really fun and cute park and I appreciate that they enforce wearing pads and helmets but it's just ridiculous how this is the only skatepark i have ever been to that charges?? It makes no sense. I have been skating for 3 years and this is the first time I have had to pay. I would understand if this was an indoor establishment but don't taxes pay for public parks??

Used to come to the cove everyday for years after returning to see new staff who were completely rude and dismissive since I wasn't a little kid or parent. They treat any skaters 18-25 like they don't belong. Now I can't even make a reservation because I don't live in Santa Monica anymore. Sketchy and rude staff, idiotic covid rules... why is the only skatepark in Santa Monica with vert ran by some corporate staff who doesn't even skate or respect its customers? HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED in Cove and Santa Monica

TLDR: Park is amazing, one of the staff members sucks. I came by before and one of the staff members was super cool, let me in as long as I signed the waiver and let me borrow a helmet and pads. Went again couple months later and this white dude was staffing and instantly gives me an attitude. He says that the office was closed and I had to pay to get in so I had to leave. Hey no problem, just don't be a fucking babbling douche about it.

This skatepark is good for kids and adults of all levels of skateboarding, scootering, and bmxing (if that's a word). I started here, rolling down the small banks and learning kick turns, now in just a month, I am catching air on a hip in the big bowl there. Many instructors teach there so you can ask them for advice and even set up a lesson for yourself. Overall this place is awesome. Written by my nephew, Elliot.

Given that modern skateboarding and freestyle bmx were practically born out of the Venice/Santa Monica area, it has been shocking to note that there has been a dearth of skateparks anywhere close to the westside proper. Granted, the Boys and Girls club in Santa Monica has a skatepark, but you have to be 18 and younger to ride it. (I did finally get to ride it while filming a T-Mobile commercial. *brag* It was pretty good, except for having to dodge all the camera equipment) And let us not speak of the rail, ledge, manual pad, and 2-foot tall quarter they try to pass off as a skatepark in Venice. Thank god for the Santa Monica Skatepark, then. 20,000 square feet of smooth concrete goodness opened up a year ago on Olympic and 14th, and I finally got around to checking it out last week. I admit, I forgot about it after moving to the 213. My loss. This place is really well designed, laid out in such a way that allows for really creative lines. The street section consists of flat banks, a grind box, a vert wall, a rail, and assorted ledges, all of which are fun, but what this place is all about is the bowls. There are bowls and a spine that are about 4 1/2 feet tall directly adjacent to the street course, and it also butts up right next to a 7 foot set of bowls with a square end, a circle end, and a lovely elbow hip. For the men, there's a bowl that looks like it goes to about 11 feet and has an over-vert coffin next to a 14ft pool coping-ed monster. Pads are compulsory, and it's kind of expensive, but it's a well-designed park and it doesn't get too crowded.

Awesome skatepark. Definitely worth seeing. Possibly worth skating on if you have better health insurance than I do. At my age I take that into consideration.

Good for young and old alike. Fun easy clover, A little bigger clover with a 1/4 capsule and a deep kidney. Sucks they charge you $15 to join but it's pretty fun and a geat taco place right across th street.

Pretty dope park, price isn't too bad and its not too crowded to you'll have time to get your runs in. Andre is cool, he always hooks people up and brings out free ice cream. These guys care about the sport and the scene and I highly recommend them.

The Cove is awesome. As I didn't grow up near any skateparks, I never got very good at vert, transfer and pools. Then 2009 came around and I heard about this place. Finally, one day I drove by on Olympic and got pretty giddy. My first few sessions were pretty rough, as I was not used to all the new dynamics and my pads were mid 90s and/or hockey equipment. But over the last 9 months, I have come to love this place. Ok, so that was more biographical than a review of the skate park. The other review talks about basically everything except the best part about the Cove. The pinto bean pool. Complete with a sharp shallow end, a giant, sweeping deep end, and a tile/cement lip, this pool rocks. Its a pretty steep learning curve to drop in on this sucker (I broke a helmet once), but once that is mastered, this thing is great. Sometimes people bring boom boxes and play some mean Bad Religion, TSOL, Pennywise etc. That really gets everyone pumped up. Shred this park. Please.

Park looked awesome! Sat in traffic for an hour an a half to skate the park since they have lights. It was completely empty with the exception of "1" little kid on a bicycle and I wasn't aloud to enter because it was "bike night" I'm sorry but if there's only one person inside the park they should allow you to actually skate. If it was the other way around I wouldn't mind sharing the park to whoever. It's obviously big enough for more than 2 people

the park is fine but the staff her are total d****. one of the staff members were vary rude to my friend who had an accent. he said "speak english i cant understand you all i hear is blablablablabla" then he proceded to roll his eyes. i definitly advise to to go to another skatepark. THESE PEOPLE ARE STRAIGHT UP RUDE