Skaters in Durango have two good options and a couple of day trips. The big outdoor park sits by the river. A youth nonprofit runs the indoor one. The nearest other outdoor parks are in Bayfield and Ignacio. Pick by weather and daylight first, because the outdoor park is unlit.
Where is the main skate park in Durango?
- Park address: the skate park sits next to Schneider Park, by the Animas River. The city lists the park at 950 Roosa Avenue (City of Durango)
- From Main Avenue: turn west on 9th Street, go past the stop light, then turn right (north) onto Roosa Avenue
- To the skate park: go 0.2 miles from 9th Street and turn right into the second parking area
- Where to look: the skate park is north of that parking lot
One skatepark directory lists it as concrete, about 17,000 square feet, opened in 1997 and expanded in 2005 (SpeakEasySkate). The directory also marks it as unlit, and the city says all Durango parks and open spaces close at midnight. Great Outdoors Colorado also lists a Durango Skate Park Expansion project with a $125,000 grant (GOCO).
The same parcel works as a full family stop. Schneider Park also has a playground, restrooms, river access, a fishing area, pickleball courts and a link to the Animas River Trail. Siblings who do not skate still have somewhere to be.
Is there an indoor skate park in Durango?
Yes. The Hive DGO, a youth nonprofit at 1175 Camino Del Rio, built an indoor skatepark with community volunteers. Its site lists skate lessons throughout the year, after-school programs, art classes and all-ages music shows in the same building (The Hive DGO). Downtown Durango's event listing says the park offers open skate and lessons, and that waivers are required before you roll in (Durango Downtown). The Hive also runs a Ladies Skate session, which its site lists at $10. Hours and session times change with the season, so use the schedule on the Hive's website, or call 970-508-0445.
The Hive's scholarship program, called Pay It Forward, covers skate lessons, art classes and music programs for youth who cannot afford them. That matters if you are weighing lessons for a kid who has never stood on a board. Our directory has a page for The Hive DGO with the contact details.
Are there skate parks outside Durango?
Two nearby towns have parks of their own, and neither is far:
- Bayfield: the skate ramp is at Joe Stephenson Park, at the west end of Mill Street (Town of Bayfield). In September 2024 the town told The Durango Herald that the ramps and concrete needed repair. It hoped to fix both in 2025, so check the park's condition before you go (Durango Herald).
- Ignacio: the Piinu Nuuchi SkatePark is run by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe's SunUte Community Center. It is free, open dawn to dusk, and helmets are mandatory. Skateboards, inline skates, scooters and bikes without pegs are allowed (SunUte Community Center).
What are the rules at the Durango skate park?
The city's Schneider Park page lists no helmet rule or skate-specific rules. Follow any signs at the park, and wear a helmet anyway. Ignacio's tribal park shows what a posted list can look like: helmets mandatory, closed-toe shoes, no glass, and children under 12 supervised. The city's general park guidelines do apply: parks close at midnight, trash goes in the bins, and dogs stay on a leash (City of Durango). To report damage or a safety problem, call the Parks and Recreation office at 970-375-7321. When the session ends and the kids still have energy, try our guide to parks and trails for residents. The answer on swimming in Durango covers the pool.