The instructors at Skate the Foundry are great at teaching kids and adults. My son learned a lot in…read moreone private lesson, and I learned a lot in one 30 minute group session. All the staff are friendly, encouraging, and fun. They keep expanding their locations, making it more convenient for those who don't live in the city. It's worth giving it a try!

I'm in my 40's and always wanted to learn to skateboard but never got around to it. For my birthday…read moreI got a one on one lesson with Brett and it was great! I went from not knowing even how to stand on the board to attempting a half pipe in one lesson! It's a great atmosphere and Brett is a great teacher. If you want to learn to skateboard, this is the place!!!

Awesome Indoor skate park for ALL instruments of the shred (skateboarding, BMX, Scooter, In Line…read moreSkate). Cool retro arcade (on the smaller size) Great atmosphere! Dirt cheap pricing!

Great park for anyone looking to sharpen their vert skateboarding or bmx skills, all though it…read morelacks flat ground there is still a lot to do here.

Maple shade skate park stands in the shade of nothing there is no shade here so know that going in…read moreall the maples are over to the left satellite photos indicated it would be huge and awesome upon arrival it is way smaller than pictured and way less awesome there's plenty to do here though there are 2.5' ledges there is a teeny tiny pyramid there is a staircase/step up thing, banks, vert walls, Jerome and the deep side there's a whole other deep side that's like super Verty and super fast concretes pretty good it's not great but it's fine it's about the same as Frederick as far as jankyness goes. There is nothing to do here for a beginner except maybe play with this tiny pyramid and try to learn how to skate transition, The shallow concrete is pretty Jenky it's far jankier than the deep end and the jankyness slows you down a lot, so keep that in mind. The roll in just throws you into the wall unless you go in sideways like a surfer or something and it's pretty sketch doing that, I'd say it's great for round wall and vert riders the vert side is just barely 8' so it's a great entry point for the vert curious to get your feet wet, bring softer wheels as the rough pavement isn't letting you slide out super easy which is a plus for some and a minus for others.

Go early. I don't know anything about The hood but it looks rougher than the park. Nice little spot…read morewith banks, ledges, flat land, low rails, and hips, Mind the gap, and beware the bobbed wire fencing at hand level as you stand on deck.

The review is for adjoining kids playground. Describing a visit in mid January 2021 on a Friday…read moreafternoon. PROS: It's a solid wooden structure. It has nice bridges, slides and labyrinths for various ages. We liked the swings too. There's a dedicated 2-5 yrs play area. It's surrounded by fence for kids safety. CONS: The visual appeal is not well maintained. Paint is faded and chipping away. Many tiles cracked or missing. Sand boxes are nearly empty. Playground needs some face lift. Overall, my daughter enjoyed it

Very nice family park to enjoy with your little ones. I definitely recommend! Check it out!read more

If you are ever in Philly and enjoy looking at art/graffiti or skateboarding then this place is a…read moremust see. There is a huge bowl, a half pipe, and some flat ground stuff too when it comes to the skating stuff. And if you want a cool place to get pictures taken and you can see in my pictures, this spot will make for some cool ones! Only warning I would give is the ground in the parking area is a little bit uneven so be careful walking through there.

Great chance to see a LEGEND skatepark. Ultimate DIY…read more lot of work to maintain, surfaces were ROUGH this late 2017 November day... Better suited to ADVANCED than mediocre skaters like me... Loved seeing it, other than annoying scooter (aren't they all annoying?) Kid, great experience. Lots of photo ops.

It's a great park ! The bowl was super and a good variety of ramps !! fun for my 10yr old in his…read morescooter and skate board . Came all the way from jersey to check it out and it was worth it . Nice ambient and friendly staff ! We Will be coming back ...

Nice for scooter kids and bikers, not for skateboarders (especially not those over 12 years old)…read more Ground is rough and uneven and there's no coping on any of the quarter pipes. Make the trip upstate to 2nd Nature instead.

We're entering the home stretch of summer!!! As apart of my weekly cardio,I decided to check out…read moreSchuylkill Banks since it's been brought to my attention the route has been expanded. The walkway was far from full for a late afternoon and was still both walkable and bikeable(new word alert!). When I reached the "new expansion" portion of the walking trail I was a bit stunned by the beauty of the layout. There was a mini-skate park towards the end of the trail and unfortunately what appeared to be Overall, if you're looking for a new departure from some of the more popular trails around Philly and long for something a bit more "in-city"Schuykill Banks fills that itch. Happy trekking!

Nature is calling for you to explore the great out doors with fresh air!. Birds to entertain you…read morewhile walking, jogging just to get some fresh air?. Many paths are leading up of seeing new vistas while taking on new adventures?.

Sick concrete park built by 5th Pocket Skateparks. Great for maintaining flow and runs. Most…read morefeatures within the park are transition oriented but there are a couple street obstacles as well. This park is fun to ride and has a fairly private feel, as it is away from busy streets and nestled under I-76 next to the Skuykill river. Good for moderate to advanced riders, but definitely rideable for beginners.

Whenever I'm in Philly, my running route is from Queen Village to the Schuylkill River Park. I…read morealways break stride of my elite 9 minute mile pace, pause the Watch the Throne album blasting in my ears, and walk through this park. It is a great moment to just take in the peaceful energy. I love this place and parks like it in general. Everyone is just out enjoying life: Kids playing basketball, friends having picnics, people playing tennis, others reading a book or taking a calm walk with their airpods in, dogs running around the dog park while their owners watch from the sidelines, etc. The kids playing basketball always gets me a little emotional because that used to be me and my friends before the responsibilities of adulthood caused my cortisol levels to go through the roof. All we cared about was playing basketball and having fun. It's like a little time portal to the past. The FMC tower watches over the park, reflecting the sky. I always get fascinated with buildings like this and it makes me appreciate human beings. Like we just built that thing no problem. Wild. I can't close out this review without shouting out running. I could be spiraling into the abyss of negative thoughts and force myself to go for a run, and it completely alters my brain chemistry. I feel like I can do anything after a run. It has done more for me than any drug ever could. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov_reviews

I love walking along the Schuylkill River trail. It's nice to take a leisurely stroll up and down…read morethe path, especially on a nice day. It's a great opportunity to people watch as well. There are many stops along the path to sit at a bench, but I generally enjoy a continuous walk.