Wanna skate or bmx?
Where should you go or take your kids...

INDOOR PARKS:

3rd Lair Skate Park (Golden Valley)
LINK: http://www.3rdlair.com
PHONE: 763.797.5283 (recording)

BMX on Tuesday and Thursday ONLY

3rd Lair:
Monday - 3-6, 6-9. Skateboards, inlines
Tuesday - 12-3, 3-6, 6-9. Bikers, inlines, skateboards
Wednesday - 3-6, 6-9. Skateboards, inlines
Thursday - 12-3, 3-6, 6-9. Bikers, skateboards, inlines
Friday - 3-6, 6-9, Skateboards, inlines 9pm-12, Bikers, skateboards, inlines
Saturday - 9-12, 12-3, 3-6, 6-9. Skateboards,inlines 9pm-12, Bikers, skateboards, inlines
Sunday - 12-3, 3-6, 6-9 Skateboards,inlines

NOTE: $2.00 off Tuesday and Thursday 12-3 session.

Rates:

Weekday: $10.00 Non-Member, $15.00 for both sessions $5.00 Member, $7.50 for both sessions

Weekend: $12.00 Non-Member, $6.00 additional sessions $7.00 Member, $3.50 additional sessions

Memberships may be purchased for a one time annual fee of $95.00. Memberships are good for 12 months after date of purchase.

The Third Lair offers sessions where bmx bicycles are allowed. Contact them for updated times of these sessions.  Classes are also available, bring your son/daughter to the park Saturday mornings for a session with a coach. Contact the park for specifics.

Here are some links to find a park near you.
Most of the parks in Minnesota are here.

Local Park Openings

Bottineau Park Skate Park Dedication   http://www.minneapolisparks.com/

Parks in Minnesota
http://www.boardtodeathsports.com/links/parks.html
http://www.switchmagazine.com/skateparks_list.html

Parks around the U.S. directory.google.com/Top/Sports/Skateboarding/Skate_Parks/Private/

Here is an article written about the “crime” of skateboarding in the city. Think of it what you will.
http://www.mndaily.com/daily/2001/05/03/editorial_opinions/ee0503/