Living to the Extreme: Top 7 Skate Parks in Malaysia
Looking to shred the meanest rails and conquer the dopest half-pipes in the country? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Malaysia is home to some of the most spectacular skateparks in all of Southeast Asia and we’re here to tell you all about them. These parks are accessible and best of all, complete with all the courses you need to hone your skills and practice your sickest tricks.
So gear up and strap your helmets on, as we go on a full-speed review of 7 of the best skate parks in Malaysia. Let’s get started!
Bukit Jalil National Stadium Skatepark
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Address: Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Operating hours: Daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Bukit Jalil Skatepark is one of the largest of its kind in the country. It’s located by the side of Malaysia’s National Stadium and it’s filled to the brim with rails, banks, half-pipes and what have you.
It’s also a great skatepark for beginners, as there are several wide and smooth courses where people can just cruise through without having to land sick tricks. After all, not everyone visits these skateparks for the adrenaline-inducing jumps.
Pro tip:
- If you’re going to this skatepark, we recommend riding the LRT, as it’s located smack dab next to the Bukit Jalil LRT Station.
- Want to engage in other activities aside from skating? You can also check out the park’s gym and futsal court.
Shah Alam Extreme Skatepark
Address: Jalan Lompat Pagar 13/37, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Contact details: +60 12-287 8787
Operating hours: Daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
If you’re looking for the liveliest skate park in the country, then Shah Alam Extreme Skatepark should be on your radar. It’s the go-to spot for locals who are looking to hone their tricks and land the sickest flips thanks to the park’s abundance of crests and hills.
The park also features various half pipes and drops for experienced skaters who want to try out some new tricks up their sleeves. At the same time, however, the park is very welcoming to novices, as it features flat pavements that are as smooth as they come.
Once you finish making the most out of this skatepark, you can then replenish your energy at the nearby food stalls. There are even famous chain restaurants on the park’s premises itself—how convenient is that?
Pro tip:
- Stop by the park’s rock climbing wall, paintball arena and other sporting facilities if you’re looking for more adventure!
- If you don’t know how to ride a skateboard, don’t worry! This multi-sport facility also allows BMXriding.
Putrajaya Skate Park
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Address: Jalan P5, Presint 5, 62200 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, Malaysia
Contact details: +60 3-8887 7000
Operating hours:
- Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM
- Weekends: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Putrajaya Skate Park is one of the premier skateparks in the entire country purely because of its sheer size. It’s part of the Putrajaya Challenge Park, where it’s the biggest attraction, which is why it’s able to fit several banks, pipes and bowls.
The abundance of things to pull tricks off of makes it a hotspot for professional skaters, so you’ll never have a dull time here. However, don’t let that fool you into thinking that the park is only for experts, as it’s also well-equipped to cater to beginners.
What’s great about visiting this park, however, is that it offers far more excitement outside of skating. Here, you can also engage in other thrilling activities like rock climbing and off-road bicycle riding—talk about a complete package!
Pro tip:
- If you want to work on your flat-ground tricks, there’s a single bench where you can perfect your skills without worrying about other people skating at full speed.
Penang Youth Skatepark
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Address: 61, Persiaran Kuari, Pulau Tikus, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Contact details: +60 14-249 8611
Operating hours: Daily from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Penang Youth Skatepark is excitement and beauty rolled into one. This is because, amidst the sick flips and tricks going on in this park, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful lush greenery as far as the eye can see.
This park is the ultimate skater’s paradise, as it consists of beautifully constructed pipes, ramps, bowls and rails. These courses are nailed to a tee, which makes for the perfect honing area for your intricate tricks.
We can also say that it’s one of the most beautiful parks on Penang Island, as there are several graffiti scattered around that are perfect for photos.
Pro tip:
- If you’re visiting with kids who aren’t that big on skating, don’t worry! The park also features swimming facilities as well as a playground where they can run wild and have fun as well.
Converse Kajang Skatepark
Address: 7458, Jalan Sungai Kantan, Taman Sri Kantan, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
Converse Kajang Skatepark is a great spot where you can truly bask in the local skate scene of Malaysia. Here, you’ll find different kinds of skaters, from beginners to experts, and all of them are free to share the small but packed skatepark—yay for inclusivity!
The park features a handful of rails that are perfect for nose and tail grinding, as well as a fair share of half pipes of different heights. You can also find various ledges that skaters love to manual on, each of which features the iconic Converse logo.
Pro tip:
- Since this is a fairly small skatepark, be sure to remember the unwritten rule of not getting in somebody’s way if it’s their turn to avoid accidents.
- Also, we encourage you to bring your own wax, as the ledges and railings here can sometimes be too harsh on the board.
The Jungle Skatepark
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheJungleSkatepark/
Address: Jalan Kompleks Sukan, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Contact details: [email protected]
Operating hours: Open 24 hours
If you think you’ve got what it takes to get to the big leagues, one of the best places to prove your skills is at The Jungle Skatepark. It’s one of the more challenging ones out there, boasting obstacles rails and ramps that can be used to pull off impressive tricks and grinds.
It’s also where you’ll find different competitions being held, whether it be for skateboarding, BMX riding or anything in between. This being said, you can visit this place and be entertained without actually skating and just by watching these pros rip it out in the park.
Skatepark Bukit Kiara – Jabatan Belia & Sukan WP Kuala Lumpur
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Website: https://www.facebook.com/kiaraskatepark/
Address: Jalan Bukit Kiara 1, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact details: +60 3-2081 5800
Operating hours:
- Weekdays: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Weekends: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
When you visit Malaysia, chances are, you’re going to stop by Kuala Lumpur. When you do, we highly recommend stopping by Skatepark Bukit Kiara, as it has one of the liveliest atmospheres you can feel in the entire capital.
This is because this place is the honing place of various skaters from all over the country, featuring impressive ramps, half pipes and more. It’s also one of the few skateparks that’s covered so you can enjoy dishing out slick tricks rain or shine!
Also, just a fun fact: this skate park was visited by the Michael Jordan of skateboarding, Tony Hawk back in 2014—pretty sick, right?