The City of Buenos Aires enabled individual outdoor sports. And one of them is skateboarding , rollers or even bicicross. Now, where do porteños go to practice these sports on wheels?

Here is our top of Buenos Aires skate parks, more and more numerous.

Costanera Norte Park - Pachapark

The habitúes call it "Pachá" after the name of the bowling alley that is in the middle of the property.

La Costanera is, surely, one of the most pleasant places to skate. It is located in a park of more than 7 hectares in Palermo, with lots of trees and bordering the river. Ideal for relaxing mate on the grass by the water. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, during the weekend people come as a family to relax and watch the skaters who seem to jump to touch the planes that land right in front, at Jorge Newbery airport.

La Costanera also offers different places to eat something quick. One block away you can try the famous choripanes or the bondiola of the restaurant that is right there, on the pier.

What does the park offer? Various and quite complete facilities: a track and small ramps ideal for beginners, and for the more experienced: the 50m diameter snakebowl, three large ramps and even slacklines.

Costanera Norte Park
Av. Rafael Obligado and La Pampa - Palermo
Open every day from 9am to 6pm
Free entrance

Skatepark Plaza Haiti

Inaugurated in April 2015, the Haiti skatepark is slightly smaller than the previous ones. It is named after the square where it is located, right next to the Bosques de Palermo . It is a very wooded and pleasant skate park. The track has a pot and a street part with quarters-pipes and rails. Ideal to continue the day with a walk in the park.

There are street stalls in the Bosques de Palermo to have a snack in case you get hungry, although you will also find to eat in any of the food outlets on Santa Fe Avenue.

Republic of Haiti Square
Av. Dorrego and Av. Presidente Alcorta - Palermo
Open every day 24/24
Free entrance

Skatepark Houssay

Renovated in 2015, Plaza Houssay is located right in front of the Faculty of Medicine in Recoleta . In the afternoon it is very busy and is an obligatory step for students who take the opportunity to rest for a while between class and class. The skate park is brand new, and it is what is appreciated the most. Although it is somewhat small, a very complete part of the street stands out. They can also enjoy the soccer and basketball courts that are located next door.

Bear in mind: Bicycles are not allowed inside the skatepark.

Houssay Square
Av. Cordoba 211 - Recoleta
Open every day 24/24
Free entrance