Burbank's own Valley Skate Park is one of the better concrete bowls in the San Fernando Valley — a 10,000-square-foot setup with real hips, transitions, and a deep bowl section that keeps more experienced skaters interested. But Burbank kids also have quick access to the 2021 La Pintoresca street plaza in Pasadena and the beginner-friendly South Pasadena park. Here are the five skate spots worth knowing about within twenty miles of Burbank.
1. Valley Skate Park (Burbank)
Location: 1625 N Valley St, Burbank, CA 91505
Burbank👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 1.3 mi
Burbank's 10,000 sq ft concrete bowl — the best skate facility in the San Fernando Valley's eastern corridor: Valley Skate Park's 4-foot-deep concrete bowl with multiple hips, spine toward a reservoir section, pyramid, alcove transitions, and a mix of coped walls gives Burbank skaters real terrain variety in a single park. Equipment-type scheduling keeps the traffic predictable — no mixed-mode sessions turning the bowl into chaos.
Good to know: skate park, restrooms.
Parent tip: Check the City of Burbank schedule before heading out — skateboarders have access Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays; BMX on Mondays and Thursdays; scooters on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Show up on the wrong day and you'll be watching, not skating. Parents must sign waivers for skaters under 18.
For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Valley Skate Park page.
2. South Pasadena Skate Park (South Pasadena)
Starting in Burbank, the drive takes about 15 min without traffic — the round trip fits inside a morning.
Location: 660 Stoney Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Skatelite surface and beginner-friendly layout in South Pasadena, 10 miles from Burbank: South Pasadena's skate park consistently ranks as one of the most welcoming spots for newer skaters in the San Gabriel Valley. Skatelite surface is more forgiving than rough concrete; the miniramp, funbox, quarterpipes, hubba, ledge, and bank give a beginner the right features to learn on without being overwhelmed.
Good to know: skate park, restrooms.
Parent tip: The $5 one-time fee and mandatory pad requirement keep the atmosphere noticeably calmer than free, open parks — a genuine plus for beginners. Bring your own pads or ask on arrival.
Hours and amenities shift with the season — confirm today's on the South Pasadena Skate Park city page.
3. Alondra Skatepark (Lawndale)
A committed about 31 min drive from Burbank — treat it as a half-day destination rather than a quick stop.
Location: 3353 Redondo Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260
Where Burbank skaters go when they want to try South Bay terrain for a day: Alondra Skatepark's concrete layout in Lawndale features the kind of multi-feature terrain that makes a 21-mile drive worthwhile — not just a few rails and a quarter pipe, but a full skate environment with bowls, banks, stairs, ledges, euro gaps, and handrails. Free entry; the surrounding regional park absorbs the rest of the group.
Good to know: skate park, fishing, playground, splash pad, pool, restrooms.
Parent tip: Best on weekday mornings for the least crowded experience. The surrounding Alondra regional park has a fishing lake and splash pad for non-skating family members — pair the skate session with another activity for a full outing.
Closures are rare, but you can confirm real-time operations on the Alondra Skatepark facilities status page before packing up the car.
4. La Pintoresca Skatepark (Pasadena)
Starting in Burbank, the drive takes about 16 min without traffic — the round trip fits inside a morning.
Location: 45 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Pasadena's 2021 Spohn Ranch concrete street plaza, 10 miles east on the 134: La Pintoresca Skatepark was rebuilt from scratch in late 2021 — new 6,000-square-foot concrete street terrain replacing old modular ramps. A sphere bollard and A-frame anchor the layout, surrounded by rails, a slappy curb, steel wall-ride, manual pad, flat rail, and ledges. It's the right destination from Burbank when Valley Skate Park's schedule doesn't line up for skateboarders that day — free, free-form access, and the skate zone and splash pad sit on the same compact block for mixed-interest families.
Good to know: skate park, playground, splash pad, basketball court, restrooms.
Parent tip: LED lighting added in 2022 means evening sessions are genuinely lit at La Pintoresca — a useful alternative when Valley Skate Park in Burbank is on the wrong equipment-type day. Open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Before heading out, review the La Pintoresca Skatepark status dashboard for seasonal maintenance updates.
5. Whittier Narrows Skate Area (South El Monte)
A longer haul from Burbank at 17.8 miles — save this one for when you want a real change of scenery.
Location: 750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
Free skate area inside LA County's largest regional park, 18 miles from Burbank: Whittier Narrows Recreation Area's skate area is most useful when combined with the park's other amenities — fishing, biking, playgrounds — to justify the 18-mile drive from Burbank. The park's 1,500-acre footprint means mixed-interest groups can simultaneously pursue completely different activities in the same park. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Good to know: skate park, playground, fishing, trails, restrooms. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays.
Parent tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Combine the skate area with the Legg Lake fishing ponds and bike trail for a full half-day trip from Burbank.
Save yourself a wasted trip — the Whittier Narrows Skate Area page lists current hours and closures.
How we picked these
We evaluated terrain variety, concrete vs. modular surface, beginner-friendliness, equipment requirements, and shade. Distance from Burbank and parent feedback on safety and atmosphere drove the final ranking. No paid placements.Planning your visit
Valley Skate Park schedules by equipment type — skateboarders on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. La Pintoresca in Pasadena is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. South Pasadena is 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a $5 one-time registration fee. Helmets and pads are required at Valley and South Pasadena. For more things to do near Burbank this week, see the Burbank events page.For more kids' events near Burbank this week, see the Burbank events page.
Burbank Skate Parks — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best skate parks for kids near Burbank, CA?
Our 2026 guide picks 5 standout skate parks within about 20 miles of Burbank. The top picks include Valley Skate Park, South Pasadena Skate Park and Alondra Skatepark — each chosen for kid-friendly layout, parent reviews, and how well it holds up on a weekend visit.
Which skate parks near Burbank are free?
4 of the 5 skate parks in this guide are free to visit, including Valley Skate Park, Alondra Skatepark and La Pintoresca Skatepark. The rest charge admission — check the individual cards above for prices.
What is the closest skate park to Burbank?
Valley Skate Park is the closest pick at about 1.3 miles from Burbank. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.