SKATE
The UK's finest covered skatepark
Rules & Etiquette
- All users must keep a helmet on at all times.
- We strongly recommend satisfactory safety equipment is worn by all participants including helmets, wrist guards and knee pads.
- No waxing of the pool or any other coping in the skatepark.
- No scooters are permitted in the pool.
- Only one person to ride the pool or bowl at any one time.
- Bikes are allowed in the pool if they are able to hop in and out, no pegging on the pool coping.
- Do not hang your wheel over any coping whilst waiting to drop in.
- 26″ single speed (no gears) bikes will now be allowed into the park, but you need to be aware that if we do see any significant issues with this then the policy will be reviewed.
- NO stunt pegs are to be used on the resi, and bar ends must remain in.
- An online skatepark waiver must be completed before using XC facilities. Under 18’s must have a waiver completed by a parent or legal guardian on their first visit.
- No snaking.
- Only get on the vert wall if you intend to drop in. It’s not a slide!
- Do not sit on the wall ride or any metal railings.
- No stopping in busy areas for an extended period of time.
- Tops must be worn at all times.
- No food in the skatepark, and no drinks on the ramps. Alchohol is not permitted in the building.
Skatepark Memberships
Did you know you can now sign up for an XC Skatepark membership online?
You can enjoy easy, fast check-ins and online booking all for one low monthly cost!
Pay flexibly with a monthly recurring EFT payment, or pre-pay for a month in advance with no lock-in period!
For full terms and conditions of membership or to sign up online head to our membership page.
Find your Xtreme!
Be sure to check out our timetable to find sessions dedicated to skateboarding, scooters, and BMX’s and check out our events page to find out about upcoming special events and visits from pro riders!
Based in Hemel Hempstead, the XC is home to one of the UK’s finest covered skateparks and welcomes skateboarders, scooter riders, BMX riders, and skaters of all varieties and abilities.
Our park has the only covered concrete pool and bowl complex in the UK, with a pool designed to look and ride just like a back yard pool in California. It features pool coping (imported from California), tiles, a filter box (death box) and even steps! Our concrete bowl is huge and has two tiers, ideal for picking up and maintaining the speed you need for a good run. It’s 5ft in the shallow end, 8ft in the deep end with a 9ft extension and two hips going down into the deep end, perfect for vert skaters.
We have a new resi ramp, flanked by two quarter pipes custom installed by the legendary team at 414 skateparks. It’s the only resi ramp near London currently and features foam underlay with a resin top, ideal for practicing getting big air and landing those more technical tricks safely.
We have an amazing street section with a huge variety of quarter pipes, flat banks, boxes and manny pads. In the middle of the section we have a set of Hubbas (for regular and goofy skaters alike) and a serious rail down the middle. There is also a small down rail for practicing and a hesh rail over the step up for those who dare!
Did you know?
We host regular junior skateboarding lessons run by the ABC Skateboarding team. These courses are ideal for beginners and continue on to intermediate and advanced levels.
We also host regular drop-in sessions for adults looking to learn new techniques or build up their confidence if they haven't been on a board for a while.
