Skatepark elements
A skatepark is a fun place. It’s purpose-built recreational environment made for skateboarding, scooter, BMX and aggressive inline skating. We all know that however it is still complicated to list all elements that make up a skatepark and to put a name in front of each element. Indeed, each one can have its own definition. That’s why the RMP team has created this list of skatepark elements with visuals. If you want some fun fact you will learn that the first skatepark in the world, Surf City, opened for business in Tucson, Arizona on September 3, 1965 (wikipedia article here). By the way, we count on you if some elements are missing :). You can find here the FR version.
Bank
Flat launch ramp
Bumps
Different from a volcano which has a flat part
Cradle
Half sphere, usually in a bowl
Curbs
An horizontal element to grind
Set of bumps
Set of bumps (2 or more)
Flat area
Fairly large flat area
Bowls
Empty swimming pool
Bench
Bench to sit on and grind
Full pipe
Complete tube element
Funbox
Banks, flats, rails, ledges
Gap
Gap between two elements which can be different
Handrail
High rail (usually at the hip)
Little launcher
Small, low thrower for jumping
Hubba
Angled ledge that usually runs down a set of stairs
Jersey barrier
Safety module, atypical shape
Manual pad
Very low flat area to do manuals
Mega ramp
Large ramp with a vertical section (4M)
Mini ramp
Medium size ramp (1.5-2.2M)
Micro ramp
Very small ramp to start (1-1.2M)
Quarter
Single transition ramp (very common on skateparks)
Hips
Any two transitions that meet to create a corner.
Roll-in
Rolling quarter (no coping)
Step-up
Cool element for jumps
Snake
Extended snake bowl
Polejam
Short inclined rail emerging from the ground
Flat rail
It's a flat grind bar
Volcano
Cylindrical cone (flat top)
Pyramid
Four-sided ramp with a flat section at the peak
Ledges
Sloping curb (very common on skateparks)
Wall
Vertical wall
Table
Slight rise then identical fall
Rainbow
Element to jump for speed
Euro gap
Wedge ramp (flat section & a step up to the deck)
Stairs
Staircase steps to jump
Spine
2 quarters back-to-back.
Whoop
Bump
