Novato's own skate park on Hamilton Parkway is one of the more thoughtfully designed facilities in the North Bay — 15,000 square feet with a cohesive flow that lets skaters move obstacle to obstacle without stepping off their boards. And if your kid is ready for something bigger, McInnis County Skatepark in San Rafael is a 25,000-square-foot all-cement facility less than seven miles away. Here's what's available near Novato.

1. Mill Valley Skate Park (Harrison Skatepark) (Mill Valley)

Leaving Novato, you're looking at about 22 min without traffic — close enough that the kids won't complain about the car ride.

Location: 448 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Mill Valley👶 Best for all ages💲 Free🚗 14.7 mi
Ramps at Mill Valley Skate Park (Harrison Skatepark) — Mill Valley, CA

Open 24 hours behind the middle school — Mill Valley's neighborhood skate park: Harrison Skatepark's 24-hour access policy distinguishes it from most public parks in the North Bay, making it useful for early morning sessions before school or evening sessions that outlast other parks' closing times. The concrete bowl, miniramp, and street features cover the basics for a beginner-to-intermediate skill range.

Good to know: skate park, bowl, mini ramp, street obstacles.

Parent tip: Open 24 hours daily — the rare public skate park you can visit at 7am before the school day. Parking on Sycamore Ave is limited — arrive early on weekend mornings. Bring all your own gear — no rentals.

For current hours and seasonal closures, see the official Mill Valley Skate Park (Harrison Skatepark) page.

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How we picked these

We focused on public parks with quality cement surfaces, beginner-friendly sections, and safety gear requirements. We verified current hours and operational status.

Planning your visit

Novato Skate Park is open daily 10am to sunset. McInnis Skatepark in San Rafael has seasonal hours (7am–7pm spring/fall, 7am–8pm summer, 8am–5pm winter). Helmets and pads required at both parks. For more things happening near Novato this week, see the Novato events page.

For more kids' events near Novato this week, see the Novato events page.

Novato Skate Parks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are skate parks near Novato free?

Yes — every skate park in this guide is free to visit. You won't need tickets or a reservation for Mill Valley Skate Park (Harrison Skatepark) or any of the other picks.

What is the closest skate park to Novato?

Mill Valley Skate Park (Harrison Skatepark) in Mill Valley is the closest pick at about 14.7 miles from Novato. It's the easiest one to fit into a weekday afternoon — short drive, low commitment, easy to leave early if the kids melt down.