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Skate park

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The Meanwhile Gardens Skate Bowl has been part of London's skateboarding story since 1978.

Designed with input from local skateboarders and shaped by the community that continues to use it today, it remains one of the capital's most distinctive places to skate.

![A032842 R1 13 24 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24-3.png?w=1280&h=1138)

The bowl is more than somewhere to practise tricks. It's a place where friendships are formed, skills are shared and new generations of skateboarders discover a lifelong passion.

Whether you're an experienced rider or stepping onto a board for the very first time, everyone is welcome.

![A032842 R1 21 16 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-21-16-3.png?w=1280&h=762)

## FAQs

Yes! The Meanwhile Gardens skate bowl is open for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're an experienced skater or just finding your feet, you're welcome to come along and be part of the community.

Absolutely. The bowl has welcomed generations of skaters since 1978, and newcomers are part of that story too. Please skate within your abilities and be mindful of others sharing the space.

Yes! Our skate bowl is an important part of Meanwhile Gardens' history and we're committed to caring for its future. If you'd like to support its ongoing care and improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

## Explore our spaces

- [Playhut](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/the-playhut)![A032842 R1 34 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- [Skate bowl](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/skate-bowl)![A032842 R1 13 24](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)
- ![DSC9575 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/Homepage/DSC9575-1.png?w=1280&h=1920)
- [Festival site](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/festival-site)![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)
- [Factory building](https://meanwhile-gardens.org.uk/factory-building)![703500020028](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500020028.jpg?w=1280&h=1930)

A purpose-built space for children under six and their families to play, learn and grow together.

![A032842 R1 34 3](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-34-3.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)

![A032842 R1 13 24](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/A032842-R1-13-24.JPG?w=1280&h=1914)

![DSC9575 1](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/Homepage/DSC9575-1.png?w=1280&h=1920)

![IMG 2478](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/IMG_2478.HEIC?w=1280)

![703500020028](https://meanwhile-gardens.imgix.net/703500020028.jpg?w=1280&h=1930)

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