🌿 A ripper skate spot for keen kids and teens, but watch the slippery paint, mate!

Wonthaggi Skatepark Wonthaggi - Thrills for Experienced Skaters - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Wonthaggi Skatepark is a popular local spot mainly suited for experienced skaters and teens looking for a challenge. The park features a steep, deep bowl that’s not ideal for beginners, with a big gap between beginner and expert sections. Families with kids enjoy the grassy areas nearby, but the skatepark itself is compact and could use some upgrades. While it’s a fun place for a roll, several reviews mention the slippery new paint on the concrete and low-pressure water fountain as downsides. Overall, it’s a solid skatepark for locals but beginners might want to check out nearby parks.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	64 Korumburra Rd, Wonthaggi VIC 3995, Australia
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	3.7/5 (29 reviews)
🏙️ City	Wonthaggi
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground parking bubbler

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Skatepark Challenges for Keen Kids ✅

Wonthaggi Skatepark is a decent spot for kids who are confident on their boards, but beginners might find it a bit tough. The bowl is steep and deep, so it’s best for experienced skaters. Parents shared that younger kids often stick to the grassy areas nearby since the skatepark’s beginner options are limited. There’s a noticeable gap between beginner and expert ramps, so little ones just starting out might want to head to Inverloch or Grantville instead. Still, grandkids and local kids have fun here, making it a good spot for families with older kids who love skating.

Skateboarding Thrills and Challenges 🛹

This skatepark is known for its steep bowl and transitions that offer a real challenge for intermediate and expert skaters. Locals rave about the park’s tough features, but warn that the bowl isn’t beginner-friendly and can be risky. Some mention sketchy transitions and a slippery new paint coating that makes the concrete hazardous when wet. Despite these issues, it remains a favourite spot for teens and adults who grew up skating here. If you’re after a mellow roll, this might not be your best bet, but for those chasing thrills, it’s a ripper.

Basic Amenities and Parking 🚗

The skatepark offers parking nearby, which is handy especially during busy events like carols. However, some visitors note the lack of toilets on site, which can be a bit inconvenient for families spending a long arvo here. The water fountain is available but has very low pressure, making it tricky to get a proper drink. Despite these minor drawbacks, the park’s location next to grassy areas provides some space for breaks and picnics. Just remember to bring your own water bottle and plan bathroom stops ahead.

Things to Keep in Mind When Visiting ⚠️

Several reviews highlight that the new paint on the skatepark’s concrete has made it slippery, especially when wet, causing some safety concerns. The bowl is quite steep and deep, so beginners should be cautious or avoid it altogether. Also, the water fountain’s low pressure and absence of toilets can be a hassle for families. If you’re bringing little ones or new skaters, consider visiting other nearby parks with better beginner facilities. Timing your visit to avoid wet conditions will help keep the arvo safe and enjoyable.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

My daughter is just learning and it's a bit useless for her one part of the ramp in the middle closest to the oval she can go down but the rest is too steep.
The bowl is crazy steep and deep I tell her to stay away from it as I can't get in or out of it so I can't help if she gets stuck.
Good park but could be bigger but the water fountain is extremely low pressure and hard to drink from. Needs a toilet.
Not a fan of the new paint the council put over the concrete it just makes very slippery in the wet and can be more dangerous then before.
Unless your experienced I would stay out of the bowl/pool seen many a broken bone come from that including my own 😂
Awesome for the kids, worth going to with the kiddies.
Plenty of grass on the YMCA side they could easily make more beginner and intermediate park joined into it.
Best place to park before carols before everyone decided to think there was car parks on that side!!! 🚗
This skate park has a huge gap between beginner stuff and expert stuff, not really much intermediate stuff.
The bowl was full of leaves too :/