I often skate here, the community is awesome. Bowls are sick and quarter pipe is good for first time drop ins. Occasionally see professionals there too. If u are planning on bringing a bike or scooter, DONT COME.

Was surprised at how big and beautiful this park was, pics don’t do it justice. Massive bowls, roll-ins, banks, decks, all connected by nice transitions and covered in some really sick street art. Went at dusk and since it doesn’t have lights, there weren’t many people there, but during the day, looks like a great place to hang out in that classic philly skater atmosphere. Unfortunately not many street skate features, but nevertheless, the architects and graffiti artists who built this place did a top tier job at it

Dude I am 10 and this was the best expiereince of my life! Everyone was so nice and I love doing sick bluntstalls in the pools!

Large skatepark, perfect for skating transition and bowls. Not suitable as a music video or wedding photo location.

This place is gnarly. Various bowls, hips and other obstacles. A huge half pipe (at least 12 with about two feet of vert), and an over vert bowl.

Super friendly and fun, progressive enviornment. For all skills Would definitely come back and skate.

Just great people old school and new great place for mom and kids alot of things to do fishing skate birding park doggy friendly enjoy pop up garden too

I have always loved the lakes (FDR Park)but lately it is very run down. Even with the Phillies there. The streets are treacherous to drive.

My favorite park I go to. Big open skate park to skate in, there is also a little street section, and a half pipe. Also if your planning on doing photoshoots or music videos... DONT! You are in the way of everyone skating.

Pure gnar. Not for the faint of heart.

Always a pleasure at FDR!I try to get here really early in the morning when no one else is there but it does get really busy in the evening time. Never had an issue here with anyone and this is one of the best places to skate/bike in the country!

This is a great park for all skill levels I went there today and the park is well paved people are nice and dont get in your way and the bowl and park section is very flowy.

I have heard about all of my friend talking about how great it was and I was not disappointed

Its was so nice the people there were chill if you like bowls and stuff you should definitely go.

It’s a really awesome place to visit if want something to do on a Saturday or Sunday or an off day

You definitely need to visit this skate park when you are in Philly. It is HUGE. There are tons of bowls and lots of options to skate on. It could have used few flat rails though. I have watched so many skate videos of this park and finally made it to skate it my self. We went at around noon on a Thursday and practically had the place to ourselves for 4 hours. I would definitely go back.

Favorite and best skatepark in Philadelphia just dont get in skaters way and u should be ok

This place is where the cool kids hang. Graffiti everywhere and loads of skate park terrain. Plus it’s underneath 95 so you have a roof over your head if it rains.

Love fdr. Best skate spot anywhere around .I cant go enouphFolllow us on ig @ illwitit247

FDR is a staple in Philadelphia and our Photography the community is well shared around the park weve even had skateboarders participate in our candids. Love coming here!

FDR is one of those world famous skateparks that youve seen in countless videos, magazines and video games. Even if you cant skate transition well you need to make the pilgrimage and witness the holy DIY ground for yourself.As was the president it is named after, this skatepark is LEGENDARY. Remember its a DIY park- its been made by skateboarders for skateboarders out of their own pocket. Its a little rough around the edges and everything is MASSIVE but you gotta go and see it for yourself.

Was there before the Eagles game very neat.

We watched a bunch of guys shred before the Eagles game. Cool spot!

Great time and it was Wild

I could not love this place more - from the old days when Alba, Alva and west coast guys used to meet up here until now, this place continues to just be legendary - have had a blast each and every day I have come here - whether I am ripping it myself or just enjoying the watching the locals this place is heaven sent

Amazing place and the art is awesome. My husband and son loved skating here and evrryone was super cool with having a lol one around.

This skatepark is a lot of fun. Made by locals out of their own pockets and sweat and blood, so be respectful. Its tiring to skate here, but its a transition lovers paradise. I like to come in late morning or early afternoon to avoid crowds. Get some breakfast in south Philly and hit up FDR.

Good place to relax under a tree. Lay out the hammock and sip some soft drink, could swore Im at the beach.

A Legendary Landmark, where History is being made. Peace and Love to all, with the vision, who create FDR Skatepark Bilger

Its a nice place with variety of food

This is us TR you best know your vert boys and girls

Super sick spot, gets crowded fast! Very good place to meet a skate group

Best skatepark Ive ever seen. By far.

Great place to hang out, meet me people, listen to music and skateboard

Its actually quite humorous how prehistoric the locals at FDR skate park act. I understand that this is their home and (pathetically) the only thing going for them in life, but for petes sake, why do they think its OK to be so hostile and territorial? Reading previous reviews I expected the worst in these cavemen, and of course thats what I experienced. If you live in Philadelphia skip this park!

My 12 yr ilds favorite place to skate . We travel 3 hours to go.

Im a victim of a slumlords and become homeless people. The FDR park is my history of great people living their lives before im homeless. While homeless at park now july 2019 half the people turn their heads fast . turn the other cheek. Im on good conduct behavior pertaining to County of philapa. But a lot of people are antihomeless . they dont trust us. I never observed any crimes by homeless people. I got to watch my back . but otherwise i came across some men as brother and women like sisters. Anyway without being homeless a lot of people engaged in baseball tennis golf fishing picnics and ordinary conversation about philapa reality. Its sad their shut down the beautiful golf course. The folks at the skateboarding area always are polite and its fun to watch them get down and jam away . may the world get better. Gods bless. Amen

Great ramps, I love the idea that anyone can pitch in and help build the park. As someone who helped with the project, I am glad that this can inspire others to create their own skateparks. I have meet some great people here but some of the locals are very hostile to bike riders and non locals. The website claims that bikes are allowed in the park,but you have to deal with a group drunk and/high hostile locals who throws beer bottles at other people who are trying to enjoy the place. Id say this place needs some sort of supervision if you dont your kid getting assaulted by a local.As of now, great place to be a drunk local.

Best Skate Park I have ever been to. First time I went was in 1994, and it was life changing! Im 35 and I am still in awl every time I go there! And the skaters are evolving the park all the time! I commend the Skaters that put their time money and hard work into the best park in the East Coast!

Not a skater go there to photo some amazing athletes....place needs more women skaters........

Open air park with 2 ball fields, jogging path, small pond area.

I spended alot time watching the kid skate

The skate park is historical to a all true skaters. I even run my rc cars in there. Love the space the ppl the park . I have mad fun every time

Great Park ..... You will have a great time hear..... And you can rent stuff hear too.... Enjoy a great time out.... And theres a great skate park there too..... In the back...

Good place to skate board and meet different people

Absolutely sick. If you want to learn to skate Go There!!

The Best in Home Grown Skateparks...Been a local there since the statt in 95

Awesome place to go chill

Amazing a skater only park, constructed and maintained by skaters, only place in philly that feels like paradise to me!

They love bikes and we love them. Best park in the country!

It looks rundown and dirty to passers by, but the skaters are having a great time and are loving it. It always has crowd.

Decided to try this place... worst decision ever. Nothing but a bunch drunk, imature man children that harass at anyone who isnt from the area. I had a bottle thrown at me after trying to skate a line through the main section. People shouted at me, called me racial slurs and told me I was not welcome there. Trust me, I was NOT expecting a warm welcome, but to be kicked out and verbally assaulted? No thanks. Ill let the dirty troglodytes stay under i-95.Tldr: DO NOT GO HERE!!!!! The place is run by drunk idiots that hate anyone not from Philadelphia. If you do decide to go, which I strongly advise against, be prepared.

Coolest place ever

Nice tennis courts and multiple playgrounds. Good parking

Had a great time. Very cool place.

Such a dope place..must visit

Went to the skate park to take some photographs, I found a spot no one was skating at when the skaters started yelling and screaming saying get out of here, one skater started to come over skating very fast in our direction while shooting. i asked him i understand you are skating this way i will move out of your way. The skater was still very aggressive and rude and proceeded to tell me that i am not welcome here. As I walked off of the skate area several other skaters began yelling and saying you are not welcome here. I was in complete shock that this happened since i look at skate boarding as an art just like photography and my admiration for skate boarding community. I am not sure if it was racism or hate for non skate boarders but this was very disturbing. This could have easily escalated to where some one could have gotten seriously hurt.

Its the best for the kids

Nice large park with plenty on things to do.

Aww striking ! Artful incredible and best transitions Ive ridden . So many lines to skate . Bucket list place.

Love the place so much i broke my leg here

No one beat me up

Best skatepark in philly

Great skate park all concrete built by skaters

This skatepark is one of the dopest DIY parks I have skated. The concrete is great for a DIY. Hard to find lines though tbh. Locals don’t seem way friendly but most of them aren’t great at riding anyways so if you shred, they will be chill to you. Kind of sketchy. Watched my belongings the whole time because of the ramp tramps. Transitions are like old school tile coping pools. So don’t expect perfection!

Nice big Park

Great place to shred and get up needs to be cleaned every once and a while but its great

Best skatepark in the world. No bikes, no kooks, grind something or get out.

One time I took a dump in an undisclosed location... Not long after, someone stepped in it and left turd marks all over the park... FDR

Pretty good park

Very interesting place full of amazing art and wonderfull people..one of the most diverse skate parks this area has to offer if not the best.

Young men doing their thing

Nice ass people, good ass vibes, just a great place to skate

Best an jardest dyi park in us

Its a good skate park. Worth checking out!

Amazing sk8 park must visit again

Fantastic place to chill and see a side of Philly avoided by tour groups.

Cool spot

Art day

Duh! If you dont know why this is the best sk8park ever, nobodys gonna tell ya!

Super fun diy skateboard park foreverr

Best DIY Skatepark in the Worlds!

Amazing art.

Its a little dirty, but very nice park

Iconic skate park. If you skate in Philly, chances are youve broken or scraped something on these ramps.

My son loves it to skate there

Sickest place on this planet locals only no bikes

Amazing ... Just amazing

Neat spot lmao

Best

First time Ever At FDR My faviorate part of the park is the Indian wall and the long bowl with the skater graffiti skate man BONG!

No bikes!

It needs work

Dope

Amazing!

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Great skate park

Locals only..

Go

I want to see weats fili ave