Cheap & Cheerful Skateparks - Venice, Simi Valley, Glendale

I'm old enough to remember the drought and water rationing in to 1970's that forced many backyard swimming pools to sit empty. That didn't last long, soon kids all over Los Angeles were grabbing their skateboards and doing all kinds of breath-taking tricks in the first skateboarding "bowls."

Now there are whole parks dedicated to pushing the limit of what one can do on a board with four wheels. For the uninitiated, the venerable Skatelab in Simi Valley offer a 3-hour class for $25.00. For those who already have their own gear, many of these parks have free entry, others list a "moderate" charge.

For a basic overview check out

http://discoverlosangeles.com/play/activities-and-recreation/outdoors-and-sports/skateparks-in-los-angeles.html

For the more serious among you, here is a list of skateparks by county.

http://www.socalskateparks.com/parks/SkateParks?OpenView&count=200


Don't forget your helmet and pads!