Hey ScervGear crew—here’s a guide to Skate Parks in Santa Cruz, with addresses and key info, 

The ScervGear founder August—was born and grew up right here in Santa Cruz—has skated all these parks many, many times. All the Santa Cruz Skate Parks are fire and each has been his favorite at some point - just depends on where you are on your skate journey.  Enjoy the ride and carry the good vibe.

Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park (formerly Santa Cruz Skate Park)

Address: 299 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Why it rules: At 15,000 sq ft, this is the local heavyweight featuring a full pipe, dual bowls, street course with rails, hubba ledges, wall-rides—crafted by Wormhoudt, Inc. and a straight-up masterpiece. Situated along the San Lorenzo River.

Derby Park

Address: 508 Woodland Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (tucked in behind a neighborhood)
What makes it legendary: One of the oldest skateparks in the world (built 1976), still boasts that raw snake-run and bowl action. It’s now resurfaced but keeps that nostalgic flow and charm. This is a must visit for those wanting to pay homage to skateboarding.

Jose Avenue Skatepark (Live Oak)

Address: Jose Avenue (within Jose Avenue County Park), Santa Cruz, CA
Vibe check: A smooth, 4,000 sq ft street-focused park with clean concrete and dope lines—perfect for locals, families, and new skaters alike.

Jim Keefe Skate Park (Highland Skate Park)

Address: Off Highway 9 past Scotts Valley
Hidden gem status: An 8,500 sq ft concrete spot with a sweet bowl and mellow street features—rarely crowded and ideal for ripping in peace.

Felt Street Skatepark

Address: 1900 Felt Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Quick hit: A compact 2,000 sq ft park featuring rails, ledges, gaps, hips, banks, and quarterpipes—all concrete and built by Spohn Ranch in 2011.

Seacliff Skatepark (Aptos)

Address: McGregor Drive, Aptos, CA (just off Highway 1 near Seacliff State Beach)
What’s dope: often less crowded, nice little runs, and a bike track is adjacent.

Quick Recap Table

Park	Address	Key Feature
Ken Wormhoudt Skate Park	299 San Lorenzo Blvd	Full pipe, bowls, street course, big terrain
Derby Park	508 Woodland Way	Vintage snake-run bowl, historic skate vibes
Jose Avenue Skatepark	Jose Ave, Live Oak area	Smooth, small street park; family-friendly
Jim Keefe Skate Park	Off Hwy 9, Scotts Valley area	Quiet, underutilized bowl + beginner street setup
Felt Street Skatepark	1900 Felt St	Compact street features—rails, banks, gaps
Seacliff Skatepark (Aptos)	McGregor Dr, Aptos	New, art‑infused coastal skate spot

Extra Resource for Finding Skate Parks

If you’re looking to expand your sessions beyond Santa Cruz Skate Parks or plan skate trips worldwide, check out the site GoSkate. It’s a great resource for finding skateparks across the globe. Perfect for when you’re traveling and want to scope out new spots to shred.

Gear Born from the Santa Cruz Skate Parks

The inspiration for ScervGear grew from skating these parks and August Duncan's desire for better and more stylish skate gear.   People tell us that ScervGear makes the best skate pants ever designed.  Hope you can check us out at ScervGear.