Address: 850 Florida Ave S, Golden Valley, MN, 55426
Upcoming Events: Jump to 3rd Lair SkatePark Events
Website 3rd Lair Skate Park
Phone 763 797 5283
One of the longest running indoor skate parks in the nation, Owner, Mark Rodriquez opened 3rd Lair Skate Park in 1997 on Lake Street in Minneapolis. It moved to its present location in Golden Valley approximately 5 years later. The park offers skate sessions, training, and events for skateboarders and other wheeled devices – like bikes and roller skates. They also maintain a skate shop onsite and online, where shoppers can find third lair skateboards, protective equipment, gear, footwear and apparel. The park requires a signed waiver for all participants; parents can fill it out online at the link provided.
3rd Lair Skate Park events
The skate park hours vary with school schedules. The park is open to skateboards, roller skates and bikes, but not all of them all of the time. Check the schedule for for special days, such as:
- Skateboards only
- Roller skates only
- Skateboards & roller skates only
- Bike Nights (bikes only)
- Clinics only times
- Girls Ride for $5 Days
- Members Ride Free Days
- Late Sessions when the park is open until midnight
Beginner Sessions
Saturday mornings have traditionally been reserved for beginners and those who like to go slow and stay low. Complimentary instruction is offered during this time as well.
Birthday Parties
The skate park is available for birthday parties either through packages or rent the park during off hours. Rental rates are hourly plus a per person rate. Party packages include skate time and other addons, depending on package.
Summer camps at 3rd Lair
Week-long summer camps are offered June through August for children ages 6 through 15. Find annual details in our Summer Camp Guide.Â
3rd Lair Membership
Memberships can be purchased in six-month or one-year increments for one or more skaters, including household memberships. Members receive discounts and Members Skate Free days.
More information
Related content
- The Best Roller Skating Rinks & Skate Parks in the Twin Cities
- Twin Cities Summer Camps: Active & Sports Camps
- Twin Cities Birthday Parties for Kids: Active Play & Sports
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- 3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Camps - 06/08/2026 - 08/28/2026 - SEE TIMES
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
Events TBA
Please Note: FamilyFunTwinCities.com is an independent website run by Twin Cities families for Twin Cities families. We attempt to include the information we find most essential as parents. We make every effort to keep up with changes. However, we are not employed by or connected to this venue, and information sometimes changes without our knowledge. We recommend calling or checking the venue’s website for up-to-date information.
No. 1579