Kona Skate Park

Kona Skatepark was built in Jacksonville, Florida, in the late 70’s. Skaters from across the nation made the trek to the sprawling concrete mecca and helped shape skateboarding into the way it is today. Since 1977, Kona Skatepark has been one of the most iconic skateboarding parks in the world, and you can experience it in Jacksonville’s Arlington neighborhood.

The skatepark features concrete hills and a “snake run,” where guests can take a seemingly infinite number of paths. It’s even recreated in a level of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 video game. From the thriving skateboard community, spirit, and culture, more than 20 professional skateboarders have come out of Jacksonville, FL, in the past 40 years.