Flip Side Skatepark

2 Oak Street Extension | Rutland, VT 05701

802-775-7976

FOR RELEASE ON April 23rd 2021: 

The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department will not be opening Flip Side Skatepark this Summer, 2021.  This location has become an essential space for our ever so expanding summer camps. We take pride in ensuring the safety and distancing of all staff and campers. We encourage all skateboard and BMX biking enthusiasts to continue their passion by visiting local and semi local indoor and outdoor skateparks while continuing to follow state guidelines. Please continue to stay safe and practice social distancing. A list of local and semi-local skateparks will be listed on our website at www.rutlandrec.com/flipside. 

 
IMG_1667.jpg

History

In 2005 when Zero Gravity skatepark left its longtime home the Giorgetti Athletic Complex for their new residence at Whale Back Mountain in New Hampshire, it left local skaters at a loss. After much public outcry, meetings were held resulting in a committee made up of parents and skaters alike, with the goal of creating a new local skatepark. In 2006, Killington Ski Resort got the ball rolling with their donation of what few ramps they had. Additionally, the committee was able to raise $60,000 from local businesses and Rutland clubs. The Rutland Kiwanis Club alone donated $20,000 towards the creation of Flip Side. The next important piece of the puzzle was to find an experienced skatepark builder. Committee member, and local resident, Chris “The Master” Hurka landed the job. This was key. Not only had Chris been building skate ramps for years, but it was decided the park would be built on site, allowing for all the skaters to have input on what they wanted Chris to build. Flip Side would not be what it is today without this involvement from its skaters. After three years of building ramps, a new floor and new lighting, these grassroots efforts resulted in making Flip Side Vermont’s premiere indoor skatepark that you see today.

Skate+2.jpg

Summer Camps

Registration for Skateboard Travel Camp opens Monday, April 26, 2021 at 9AM!

Ages 8+ |M-F |7/26 - 7/30 | 8:30AM-5:30PM |$195R/$206NR

Drop off between 8:30AM-9AM

Pick up between 5PM-5:30PM

Intermediate to Advanced. Explore the best skate parks in Vermont and beyond! Each day visit a different skating destination, from 12FT vert ramps to cement bowls and everything in between! There will be one-on-one teaching time, group games and video analysis.

Travel plans will be available mid July | Limited spots available!

Alternative Skatepark Options

  • Ludlow 

Dorsey Park Skatepark; Ludlow VT

  • West Lebanon NH

 Rusty Bearings Skatepark West Lebanon, NH

  • Johnson

Johnson Skatepark; Johnson, VT

  • Waterbury

Hope Davey Memorial Park; Waterbury, VT

  • Barre

 Barre Recreational Skatepark; Barre, VT

  • Burlington VT 

Talent Skatepark 

  • Manchester

Manchester, VT

  • Bondville

Bondville Skatepark Winhall, VT

  • Burlington

Burton Flagship Store Bowl and Mini-ramp/ “Jersey Barriers” Spot/ Oak Ledge Park/ Andy “A Dog” Williams Skatepark (Waterfront); All located in Burlington, VT

  • Killington

Darkside Snowboards; Killington VT

  • Warren (Currently under construction) - Call ahead to check on opening

Warren Skatepark, Warren VT

  • Bristol, VT 

The Bristol Hub 

  • Lake George, NY

Charles R Wood Park 

  • Bethel, VT 

Bethel Recreation Facility (where the pool is)

  • Brattleboro, VT 

-Perseverance SkatePark @ Living Memorial Park

-SkateBUI skate shop/skate park