Skate Parks Near South Shields

South Shields and South Tyneside have some of the best skateboarding facilities in the North East. Whether you are a beginner looking for a safe place to learn or an experienced rider after a proper bowl session, there is a park here for you. This guide covers the main options in and around the town.

South Shields Skate Park (Sandhaven)

South Shields Skate Park is the main outdoor park and one of the most popular in the region. Located right next to Sandhaven Beach on the promenade, it combines a prime seafront location with a well-designed concrete layout.

What to Expect

The park features a mixture of flowing ramps, built-in contours, transitions, and bowls designed for skateboards, scooters, and BMX bikes. The concrete surface is smooth and well maintained, and the layout allows riders of different abilities to use the park at the same time without getting in each other's way.

Adjacent to the skate park there is a multi-use games area with a basketball court and a football pitch, plus seating along the edge for anyone watching.

Facilities

• Free to use, open all day
• Public toilets on the promenade nearby
• Cafes and food outlets within walking distance on the seafront
• Pay-and-display parking in the Sea Road car parks

Best For

All levels. The flowing transitions suit beginners and intermediate riders, while the bowls and deeper sections challenge more experienced skaters. It gets busy on warm weekends and school holidays -- for a quieter session, visit on a weekday morning.

Address: Promenade, South Shields, NE33 2JH

Best for: The Sandhaven skate park is free, right next to the beach, and open all day. It is one of the best-located outdoor skateparks in the North East.

Override Skate Park (Jarrow)

Override Skate Park in Jarrow is the nearest indoor skatepark to South Shields and a lifesaver on rainy days. Located on Shaftesbury Avenue (close to the South Shields FC ground), it offers a covered space where riders can practise and progress regardless of the weather.

What to Expect

Override is an indoor park with ramps, rails, and features for skateboards, scooters, and BMX bikes. The park caters for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to experienced riders. Staff are on hand to help newcomers learn the basics in a safe and supportive environment.

Sessions and Hire

The park runs timed sessions throughout the week. A range of hire equipment is available, so you do not need your own board or scooter to get started.

Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am to 9pm. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 10am to 7pm. Closed Sundays.

Address: 8a Shaftesbury Avenue, Jarrow, NE32 3UP

Phone: 0191 420 8156

Getting There from South Shields

Override is a short journey from South Shields. Take the Metro to Simonside station (two stops) and walk five minutes, or drive via the A194 -- there is parking on site.

Temple Park Area

Temple Park Centre on John Reid Road is South Tyneside Council's flagship leisure centre. The surrounding area includes outdoor sports facilities and a skate-friendly zone that is popular with local riders. While not a dedicated skatepark with purpose-built ramps, the smooth tarmac areas and open space make it a regular gathering spot for skaters.

The centre itself offers a large fitness suite, swimming, badminton, squash, and fitness classes if you want to combine a skate session with other activities.

Address: John Reid Road, South Shields, NE34 8QN

Tips for Beginners

If you or your children are new to skateboarding:

• Start at Override -- the indoor environment, hire equipment, and staff supervision make it the best place to learn
• Wear a helmet -- and knee and elbow pads until you are confident
• Visit the Sandhaven park at quieter times -- weekday mornings are ideal for beginners to practise without busy crowds
• Join a session -- Override runs beginner sessions where instructors teach the fundamentals

Wider Area

If you are willing to travel a little further:

• Silksworth Skate Park (Sunderland) -- a well-regarded outdoor park around 20 minutes by car
• Whitburn Skate Park -- a smaller outdoor facility between South Shields and Sunderland
• Exhibition Park Skatepark (Newcastle) -- a large outdoor park in the city centre, around 30 minutes by Metro

Best for: Override in Jarrow is the only indoor skatepark in South Tyneside. It is the best option for beginners, wet weather days, and evening sessions after dark.

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For more sports and leisure in South Shields, read our best gyms guide, our swimming guide, and our running and cycling guide.