Skateboarding is a popular pastime in Vancouver, and with a variety of skateparks in the city catering to different preferences, there's something for everyone, veterans and newbies alike.

• The Dry Spot Vancouver

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  As Vancouver's only indoor skatepark, you can expect The Dry Spot to get fairly packed on rainy days (which are often, 8 months out of the year), so make sure to call in to reserve your spot!

• Mount Pleasant Skatepark

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  This skatepark is located right in the middle of a residential neighbourhood (next to an elementary school) and is a popular spot with kids. Keep an eye out for them!

• Quilchena Skatepark

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  The Quilchena Skatepark may be small, but it definitely has enough features (ledges, flat bars, etc.) to keep you busy for a while.

• Leeside Skatepark

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  The Leeside Skatepark is legendary. While technically outdoors, it's completely under the cover of the tunnel and can be found below the Cassiar Street Connector.

• Strathcona Skatepark

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  This laid-back park is surrounded by lush green fields, which make for the perfect napping spot on a hot summer day. Watch for dogs and Smigol the Strathcona eagle.

• Vancouver Skate Plaza

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  The Skate Plaza is one of the most popular parks in the city, thanks to its location and its street style design. 

• Kensington Skatepark

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  The star feature of the Kensington Skatepark is its pool-shaped bowl, which serves as its main attraction. 

• Coopers Park

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  Coopers Park used to be known for its stairs and ledges, but the city has since closed off those features (although you may still find ways to get around the caps on certain days).

• Hastings Skatepark

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  If you're into bowls then Hastings is where you want to be. While there's a separate street section, there's no doubt that the bowls are the park's showstoppers.