Sweatshirt level cold. No snack bar but there are 3 restaurants around the rink to dine at; no hot…read moretea stands unfortunately. Prices are cheap. $20 HKD admission with an additional $1.60 HKD per minute; includes skate rental but you can bring your own if you're a local. $80 HKD seal for 30 mins. Averages out to $14.50 USD whereas any free skate time is typically $20 USD with an additional cost for the skate rental. A few figure skaters here and there. Mostly locals from what I could tell; couples and families with small children. Nice place to go if the weather is hot! (Seriously...how do they keep it from melting when it's hot out?!)

Our kids took a one week ice skating class here over the summer and really enjoyed it. Entrance and…read morepayment can be done with Octopus cards. They allow rentals of little seal sliders that kids can sit on while you push or for kids to hold onto for more stability while skating. Teachers were good and we could see improvement by the kids through the week.

A lot of skaters love Morrison Hill Road Playground. Reason number one is that it's close to the…read more8FIVE2 shop. The good folks at 8FIVE2 bring professional skaters to this park to go at flip tricks and just have a good time. Reason number two is it's open for 24 hours daily. You can come here late at night and still find a lot of people skating. Reason number three is it's a multi-purpose park; inline skaters, BMX riders, and skateboarders alike can enjoy the park. What's not to like? This park used to be for cycling only but has since been renovated to accommodate different kinds of skaters. I have found longboarders also use this park because of the downhill loop track. The feeling of the rushing wind when you're going fast is just surreal. If you don't know what I mean, go and experience it for yourself or watch the documentary of San Diego's Slomo, an op-doc in conjuction with the New York Times. As a skateboarder, tricks are optional, as the downhill loop is fun enough for me. I haven't tried inline skating here but when I do buy a pair of rollerblades again, this is where I'll first bring them for a try. After that, I'll hit up the various waterfront promenades in the city. The ledges can also be used for sliding and grinding tricks. The easiest way to get to the park is via Oi Kwan Road situated near the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Helmets are compulsory for all sports activities.

Kwok Shui Park is one of those neighborhood skateparks; the ones that aren't connected to a larger…read morepark and is a stand-alone playground. As such, it is a bare bones park - no toilets, no water fountains, no conveniences that I know of. For some, these are best type of parks while for others, they may want the convenience of skatepark connected to a larger park. As a skatepark, it has all the basic obstacles: rails, stairs, fun boxes and a general street plaza. Ollie and flip tricks can be practiced, as well as the occasional slide and grind tricks. Trees surround the park and there is a shed area if it should rain or if its too sunny. I find this park great fun, especially for those who live around the area. I've only ever been to it once but I enjoyed the simplicity of the park, so much so that we stayed for over 4 hours. It is easily accessible, and although it is situated roadside, it doesn't get too dusty. Apart from skateboarding, the park can also be used for inline skating aka rollerblading. The easiest way to get to the skatepark is via MTR, drop off at Tai Wo Hau station. There aren't a lot of skaters around these parts, so if you find yourself always skating at Mei Foo or the other bigger parks, come try out the skatepark here to practice your tricks. Make sure that you bring your own water when you come to this park as there are no refreshment kiosks nearby.

This is for those people who can't seem to find a park to skate in due to their busy schedules…read more Kwai Shun Street Playground runs 24 hours seven days a week. I'm not sure if it's the only skatepark in Hong Kong that runs forever but at least now you know there's one. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) were literal in their naming of this place, as it really is smack in the middle of the street. It is situated under a busy highway and is nothing more than a skatepark (literally) as there are no taken-for-granted facilities such as toilets and water fountains. It sure gives meaning to the phrase "street skating". With the titillating scent of the fumes of vehicles coursing around and the honking truck horns, it's not really a great place to introduce someone to skating. Now, onto the main facilities of the skatepark, can't hate because the basics are here: banks, fun boxes, bars and rails. Because it really is a true-to-life "public" skatepark, maintenance is all too often on the low side. Even the floodlights at night turn on late, and during the day, because it is covered by a large highway, it's also dark. Make sure you provide your own 1x1 panel light if you plan on skating during the day. Gritty street skaters will love this place for its granular vibe while those accustomed to highly-maintained parks might steer away after visiting the park just once. Still, gotta love the LCSD for providing a place where skaters can safely practice their tricks.

You'd be hard-pressed to find more than 10 people skating at the skatepark here due to its…read morelocation. However, in recent times, more and more skaters come here because of just that - the great and green location and the sparseness of skaters. The Tsing Yi Northeast Park is a sports microcosm; it's for cyclists, soccer and basketball players, joggers and runners, the elderly and just general people taking a stroll at a park. Why come all the way here to experience that? Well, if you've been stuck at your nearby park and want a change of pace, this park simply provides that and more. Since the park is open for 16 hours daily, there is no reason not to explore this park and simply admire the view at the seaside promenade and maybe shoot a few hoops along the way. I was only here for the skatepark but discovered so much more. Seeing the cycling track actually made me want to buy my own bike once again and just be free and ride around the park; the location is just perfect for a simple outdoor excursion. Nighttime brings more people since the air is cooler and a lot of people hang out at the landscaped area. Overall, I'd like to visit this park more often since I'm not a regular visitor to Tsing Yi, partly because I don't have a good reason to visit it anyway. However, with the discovery of this park, I just might pop there weekly and just enjoy the scenery and serenity of the environs.

Officially, it is called On Lok Mun Street Playground since it is situated on its namesake street…read more Colloquially, it is known as Fanling Skatepark. Frankly, it's easier to say Fanling than On Lok Mun so I also prefer saying Fanling Skatepark. This skatepark is one of the more bigger ones in the city, with three huge bowls that are, if I'm not mistaken, separated by their degree of difficulty. This park is huge and has what beginner to advanced skaters need, want and more. It has stairs, several pyramids, fun boxes, rails and ramps. What's more, it's not only for skateboarders, rollerbladers can join in the fun too. I enjoy skating and rollerblading, in fact, I got into rollerblading really young and only got in skateboarding when I had friends in high school who played the sport. The park has an adjacent BMX park, and while the thought is nice, it's not really conducive for BMX riders due to its awkward design. I'm not too sure when Fanling Skatepark opened but in late 2011, the park was already completed but had to pass final QA. The park even has a public payphone (what?!), a drinking fountain, and rest benches. One thing it doesn't have though (and it's a big thing), are toilets and changing rooms. I mean, we could have all done without the payphone and just replaced it with a men's and ladies toilet. The best time to skate this park is at night, when the floodlights come on and you can see a lot of skaters shredding and practicing their tricks. A lot of skaters are saying that this is the best skatepark in Hong Kong right now, and we have to thank Convic (skatepark design firm) and the LCSD for that.

Chai Wan Poolside Garden is one of the earliest skateparks in Hong Kong -- in fact, it is the…read moresecond one built after Mei Foo Skatepark. It created a domino effect which started in 2004 and 10 years later, more than 8 skateparks are scattered across Hong Kong. A lot of people got introduced to skateboarding here, which sports an area of more than 6,700 square feet. Definitely bigger than your apartment. Like the skatepark in Fanling, Chai Wan's skate park has 3 areas of difficulty to cater to all skates regardless of skill. It's great to see the OG skateboarders work hand in hand with the Leisure and Cultural Services Department in bringing us parks like these. The facilities are all top-notch with quarter pipes, two fun boxes, sloped rails, and a kicker. What more could a skater ask for? Well, a bowl, but there's larger parks for that. While this park may be located in a busy industrial area such as Chai Wan, many a skater struggle to find this place. One only need to find Chai Wan Swimming Pool to get to this park. I've only been to this park a few times (prefer to go to the Mei Foo park more) but from what I've experienced is that it's a great place to skate in, especially when you live near the area. Besides, after skating, you might decide you want to take a dip at the public swimming pools next door. For those getting started on skateboarding, I recommend this park as it caters more to the beginners rather than the advanced skaters.

I consider this a far-out skatepark. Largely because I live in Kowloon and this is in Tung Chung…read more Because it is a bit far, it works to an advantage - there are considerably fewer skaters in Tung Chung Skatepark compared to the nearer-to-the-city skateparks. Opened in 2010, it was designed by world-famous skatepark design firm Convic. It is an all-concrete environment with a funbox, a kidney bowl and a sloped rail. For the average skater, this is enough to practice most tricks that include sliding and grinding. At the side of the park is like a shed-like exterior, which doubles as a sunroof and a rain shed, and it also has benches so you can rest after shredding across the park. There are also toilets, changing and bathing rooms so if you feel the need to clean up after you skate, you can go right ahead. During nighttime, floodlights turn on so you can skate your heart out until 11 in the evening when the park closes. My skater friends who are all more advanced than me don't really find a use for this park as their skill level is obviously above it, so they head out to the bigger skateparks in Mei Foo and Fanling. For me, if I lived near this park for example at Caribbean Coast, I would be here almost everyday to practice tricks and get better with each try. Alas, I'm only here for special occasions and prefer the nearer parks even though they are usually more crowded whether it's day or night. As with all skateparks in Hong Kong, helmets are now compulsory.

Wonderful park with different decor for each entrance on the Nathan side. Love it with the…read moreanimated characters...and painting on the floor. Well maintained and couple or several water fountains. We just walked through but felt safe plus felt not in a city rather in a fun relaxing atmosphere vibe. And it is right in the middle of a busiest street in HK.

A beautiful, well-maintained park with multiple geyser water fountains, lush foliage, sculptures,…read moreand lots of places for sitting and enjoying the ambiance. There's even a hedge maze and avenue of HK comics. It's well lit at night, safe and clean. Excellent place to visit or just walk around.

A beautiful spot when you are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Disney and all the people…read more Beautiful gardens and lots of nice paths to explore.

Since my friends and I live in Lantau Island, it is quite convenient for us to go to Sunny Bay and…read morethe area around Disneyland Resort Park. It is a good place for having fun. Actually, it's just like a garden for the people who live near. One day, we went to Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre to have a picnic and played all day there. In Hong Kong, there are a few places or country parks for picnic. Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre is one of the precious places for Hong Kongers to have a leisure time. At that day, we just took an MTR to Sunny Bay and then changed to Disneyland line. It's so fast to get there. We prepared so much food we handmade and got there early to feel the morning air. There is a beautiful grassland and we put a picnic blanket on and sat down to have our meal. It's just like the scene we have seen in movies. Just interesting! And we got a lot of fun. After finishing our meal, we have played pedal-driven boats. Seven people rent two boats. We were so relaxed to play on the lake. It really made us forget the vexation in our daily. Well, we are so lucky to live near~