Last updated October 2026
A corner taco ramp, a bridge and two sizes of half pipe set the Ōrewa Skatepark apart from the usual suburban slab.
The park sits in Western Reserve beside the Ōrewa estuary, off Hibiscus Coast Highway on the Hibiscus Coast north of Auckland. It was largely rebuilt over the old skatepark in late 2015, after local skaters worked with council parks staff and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board on the design.
Auckland Council describes it as well designed and suited to skateboarders, scooters and bikers of all ages and abilities. There is a basketball court right next to it, and toilets in the reserve.
Practical Information
- Location
- Western Reserve, Hibiscus Coast Highway
- Town
- Ōrewa, Hibiscus Coast
- Features
- Large and medium half pipes, turn-around quarter pipes, corner taco ramp, hipped corner, bridge, rails, ledges, pump bump, manual pad
- Suits
- Skateboarders, scooters and bikes, all ages and abilities
- Toilets
- In the reserve
- Nearby
- Basketball court, Te Ara Tahuna / Ōrewa Estuary Path, Ōrewa Beachfront Path
- Parking
- Car park with mobility parking
- Opened or upgraded
- Rebuilt and reopened December 2015
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- Auckland Council
About Ōrewa Skatepark
By 2014 the original Ōrewa skatepark was 17 years old, and in November that year its ramp and half pipe were closed because of their condition. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board put the park up for renewal, and in mid-2015 a design-and-build contract worth $350,100 went to Landscapes Contrax.
The layout came from a working group of local skaters, local board members and Auckland Council’s parks team. They wanted mostly concrete construction that would work for boards, scooters and bikes, with room to sit and watch as well as ride.
The rebuilt park opened just in time for summer 2015, and the council’s news story at the time called it one of the best designed skate parks in New Zealand.
Some small touches came from reuse: recycled materials were turned into seating and a sculpture for hanging bags and jackets. The park was also built with a hang-out area and a judging area for competitions.
Ramp by Ramp
Transition
The two half pipes, one large and one medium, are the centrepiece. Turn-around quarter pipes let riders come back the way they came, and the hipped corner and corner taco ramp give riders corners to carve.
Street and flow
Rails and ledges cover the street side, while a pump bump, a manual pad and a bridge add flow between sections. Newer riders can stick to the pump bump and manual pad while they find their feet.
Around Western Reserve
Western Reserve is a large open space a few minutes from Ōrewa Beach. Te Ara Tahuna, the Ōrewa Estuary Path, loops around the estuary from here, and the Ōrewa Beachfront Path runs from the southern end of the reserve to Arundel Reserve.
The Estuary Arts Centre, Hibiscus Coast Youth Centre and several clubs also share the reserve, and there is a wharf, seating and picnic tables.
Where to Learn More
Auckland Council: Western Reserve: the skate park, facilities and nearby paths.
OurAuckland: A skate park for everyone at Orewa: the full feature list from the 2015 opening.
Local Matters: Skatepark designs for Western Reserve unveiled: why the old park was replaced, the budget and the builder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ōrewa Skatepark?
It is in Western Reserve, off Hibiscus Coast Highway in Ōrewa, beside the estuary and a few minutes from Ōrewa Beach.
Is it free?
Yes. It is in a public council reserve with no charge.
Are scooters and bikes allowed?
Yes. Auckland Council says the park is great for skateboarders, scooters and bikers of all ages and abilities.
What features does it have?
Large and medium half pipes, turn-around quarter pipes, a corner taco ramp, a hipped corner, a bridge, rails, ledges, a pump bump and a manual pad.
When was it built?
The current park was largely rebuilt over the old one and opened in December 2015.
Who built it?
Landscapes Contrax held the design-and-build contract, working to a design developed by local skaters, the local board and council parks staff.
Are there toilets?
Yes. Auckland Council lists toilets in Western Reserve.
What else is nearby?
A basketball court beside the skatepark, the Ōrewa Estuary Path and the Ōrewa Beachfront Path.
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