Lake Havasu Skatepark | Tinnell Memorial Skatepark

The Lake Havasu Skatepark is the largest skatepark in Arizona at a whopping 40,000 square feet with an incredible scenic backdrop. This huge and diverse cement skatepark is right on the lake! There is something for everyone here including a large street section and a large vert/bowl section. It’s a great park for beginners to learn on as well as for more experienced riders to shred. And the smooth transitions make this great for riding a longboard in a skatepark. In addition to skateboards and longboards, Lake Havasu Skatepark is also open to BMX and scooters.

lake and mountain view from lake havasu skatepark

Lake Havasu Skatepark is built by California Skateparks. And it is located within the larger Rotary Community Park and is also known as the Patrick A. Tinnell Memorial Sports Complex. The skatepark is dedicated to Patrick Tinnell, a fallen soldier from Lake Havasu City and Colin Sasseen, a 14 year old local who lost his life skateboarding.

First Impression: Lake Havasu Skatepark

At first glance, it is easy to see that there is a clear separation between the vert and the street section of the Lake Havasu Skatepark, but plenty of both. The large bowl section features a full cradle in the shape of a U.S. Army helmet, in dedication to Patrick Tinnell. And you can’t help but notice the beautiful view of the lake!

helmet cradle at the lake havasu skatepark

Pros:
Smooth transitions and a great flow throughout the vert section, and tons of great obstacles in the street section of the skatepark. Plus it’s right on the beach!!

Cons:
Nothing much to mention here.. Lake Havasu sun and heat are no joke – bring sun screen and stay hydrated.

Know Before You Go:
There is a beach right by the skatepark which is great for cooling down. You’ll also find drinking fountains, picnic tables, bathrooms, and parking nearby. There are lights for a good night session but the skatepark does close at 11 pm.

Directions:
The Lake Havasu Skatepark is located inside the larger Rotary Community Park. Once in Rotary Park, take the first left and follow it all the way to the skatepark at the end. Click here to get directions to Lake Havasu Skatepark.

Cement Surfing the Lake Havasu Skatepark video

Riders Thoughts:

The Lake Havasu Skatepark is a great skatepark for so many reasons. The location of the skatepark really could not be any better, it is literally right on the beach! With 30 foot palm trees and beachfront parking the environment alone sets a great vibe for the skatepark.

street section with a view at the lake havasu skatepark

The skatepark is towards the end of the larger, very nice Rotary Community Park. Here you can find plenty of picnic tables, benches, beach volleyball, ball fields, multiple playgrounds, bocce ball courts, walking trails, workout stations, restrooms and more.

The skatepark itself has a great layout and tons of features all over. The Lake Havasu Skatepark layout is split up into two distinctly different areas: a very large and open street section and another large section for vert and bowl riders.

Street Section of Lake Havasu Skatepark

The street section of the Lake Havasu Skatepark has ramps and quarter pipes of different sizes and angles as well as a great variety of street obstacles. Some of the street obstacles include rails, ledges, and a few pretty well thought out gap areas.

ramps and obstacles at the lake havasu skatepark

Behind the large quarter pipe wall there are a few rounded humps that are great for teaching riders how to pump on a skateboard.

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Checking Out the Vert Section

Taking the stairs up from the street section will lead you to the vert section. This vert section is great! The large main bowl has many different points of entry including ledges, areas of coping, and multiple great roll in areas.

This area is full of smooth transitions and provides great flow in any direction. Another reason this large bowl area is so good is that in just one bowl, riders can experience multiple levels of vert as well as a variety of angles of pockets, banked turns, and a full cradle.

full view of the lake havasu skatepark vert section

This main bowl area was the highlight of the Lake Havasu Skatepark for me. The flow in this bowl makes it easy for riders to build and maintain a good speed while easily switching direction of flow in order to experience taking turns in different directions.

From this perspective, you can see the opportunity for flowy lines in almost any direction. The rounded humps in the middle of this large bowl area are great for maintaining speed throughout your entire run. The smooth transitions and roll in areas made it a fun layout for longboarding in a skatepark.

longboarding in the lake havasu skatepark

This upper area of the Lake Havasu Skatepark is also home to a very deep bean shaped pool bowl. This bowl has two levels and plenty of very steep and tall vert. This bowl is covered mostly in coping but does have a very steep and narrow roll in area. This is one of the steepest roll in areas I have ever seen, comparable to the one at Curt Pernice Skatepark in Ripon. I didn’t build the confidence to try it but we did see a very little kid do it on a scooter without even thinking twice about it.

Once you’ve had you fill of cement transitions and you’re ready to cruise on your longboard you can pick up any of the sidewalks and skate along the beach and through the channel all the way to the London Bridge.

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