Rip Some Rad Air

Western Montana's larger communities are home to skateparks where skaters can do sick tricks and land the perfect 360, with the scenery of Glacier Country as their backdrop.

Region 1

Woodland Park is a large peaceful park with flowers, a lagoon, playground, and picnic area. Bring bread to feed the large flock of ducks and geese. While you're there, enjoy Woodland Water Park and the skateboarding park. In the winter the pond becomes an ice skating rink with an old-fashioned warming hut. Also an artificial ice skating rink, the Woodland Ice Center is open from October through March.

Getting There:

From downtown Kalispell, go east on Second Street East. Continue though the intersection with Woodland Avenue. Turn north on Woodland Park Drive. The skate park is on the left.

More Information

Call 406-758-7718 OR 406-758-7849

The Polson Skatepark is another incredible Dreamland park that features a transition section that varies from mellow easy to deep vert with the "helmet". It also has super fun pyramid, and large step gap.

Getting Here:

From Highway 93, turn west on 7th Street East and continue to 7th Avenue East.

This Whitefish Skatepark has 15,000 square feet of riding, including a burly large bowl with oververt pocket and one of the best street sections in Montana.

Getting Here:

Located just east of downtown Whitefish at 290 Armory Road.

More Information

Call 406-253-5365 or visit www.skatewhitefish.com.

Region 2

Located in Missoula on the south side of the Clark Fork River, Mobash was named one of the top 5 parks in the country by Amazing Gridline. It has an expansive transition section complete with cradle and kidney bowl and rad street section with buttery granite ledges. Oh yeah, and it's lit at night.

Getting Here:

Take Orange Street across the Clark Fork River, make your first right.

More Information

Located at 500 Cregg Lane, McCormick Park, Visit www.missoulaskatepark.org/.

Fiftytwo Skatepark Foundation is a Missoula, Montana based non-profit organization comprised of parents, professionals and lifelong skateboarders who are dedicated to encouraging active lifestyles and healthy choices for today's youth. This skater-owned and operated skatepark is a family-friendly place for skaters of all skill levels.

Getting Here:

From Missoula, take Broadway west out of town. Continue past the Missoula International Airport for 1.5 miles to 6150 Training Drive.

More Information

Visit Fiftytwoskatepark.webs.com.

In 1997 the Coca-Cola/YMCA Skate Park opened its doors or rather its gates. Today this multi-use park has undergone many changes with the addition of new ramps throughout the years, and also the addition of three half-court basketball courts for the non-skater. The park is only open during monitored hours and pads and helmets must be worn at all times. The park is rockin' and rollin'. The park is only open during YMCA hours.

Getting Here:

Located off Brooks Street at 3000 Russell Street.

More Information

Call 406-721-9622 or visit www.ymcamissoula.org.

The Skate Ignatius Project is a 100% volunteer run project. The skatepark includes a clover bowl, a one-of-a-kind feature in Montana.

Getting Here:

From Highway 93 North, turn right on Mission Drive. Follow the curve of the road to Taelman Road and the skatepark.

More Information

Call 406-745-4888 or visit www.Skateignatius.org.