Where to skate at the city's public spaces
Skate boarders paradise can be found at Flushing Meadows - Corona Park. (Daniel Avila) Credit: Skate boarders paradise can be found at Flushing Meadows - Corona Park. (Daniel Avila)
The city’s public parks are filled with various facilities for walking and biking, but over the past few years new playgrounds have opened that cater to the extreme sports crowd.
From skateboard parks to a ropes obstacle course, visitors to each of the five boroughs can get their athletic rush for free.
“At NYC Parks, we strive to upgrade our recreational facilities while meeting the needs of 21st century users,” a Parks Department spokesperson said.
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