Mammoth Skatepark | Volcom Brothers Skatepark
The Volcom Brothers Skatepark in Mammoth Lakes California is AMAZING! With 40,000 square feet of cement heaven, exciting obstacles and smooth transitions. We have visited a lot of skateparks in numerous states, and the Mammoth Skatepark is my favorite! Not only is it a phenomenal skatepark, but it is set in the gorgeous Eastern Sierras of California giving the park a breathtaking backdrop!
The smooth cement and endless smooth transitions of the Mammoth Skatepark truly seem to come from a skaters dream.
First Impressions of the Mammoth Skatepark:
When you first arrive at the Volcom Brothers Skatepark you will be blown away by how much there is to it.. and it just seems to keep going and going!
Pros:
Huge skatepark with smooth transitions, banked turns, bowls, snake run, a full craddle, vert, more bowls, and street sections.
Cons:
There are no lights – so no night time skate sesh.
Know Before You Go:
No bikes permitted. Be ready to be here all day, you’re not going to want to leave.
Directions to the Mammoth Skatepark:
The Volcom Brothers Skatepark is located in Mammoth Lakes California at: 1390 Meridian Boulevard, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
From Tom’s Place, follow the CA-395 for 14.6 miles to the CA-203/Mammoth Lakes exit. Turn left and follow the CA-203 W towards Mammoth Lakes for 1.8 miles. Then turn left onto Meridian Blvd and the Mammoth Skatepark will be on the right just around the bend in the road.
Riders Thoughts:
Mammoth’s Volcom Brothers Skatepark is an amazing skatepark in so many ways. Not only is the skatepark itself great, but the whole atmosphere is awesome – great vibes from everyone. Everyone seems to be encouraging and supportive of one another. The Mammoth Skatepark is unlike most skateparks because the park is not confined to a spot on a cement pad. It is designed to merge with the environment and the city park around in.
For example, the stairs up to the drinking fountain have a smooth transitioned ramp attached to them, the sidewalks are elevated with vert walls and there are even trees and boulders used throughout the skatepark.
You’ll notice that these large boulders and rocks throughout the skatepark are made to be a part of the layout. Many of them are paired with smooth transitions, cement and even pipes and rails.
Mammoth Lakes is a very outdoorsy place with lots of outdoor activities such as skiing, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing and more. So the environment at the Mammoth Skatepark fits in perfectly with the areas outdoor vibes
The Street Area of the Mammoth Skatepark
When entering the skatepark from the parking lot you first come up to the street area and the ledge dedicating the park to Jeff Anderson.
This area of the skatepark is clearly the street section because there are numerous boxes, rails, ledges, and stairs. The back of the cradle looks like a large dome from this view.
Most street sections have primarily straight edges and corners. But the street section of the Mammoth Skatepark has many smooth transitions and ramps leading to the edges and boxes. This really helps with the flow of the skatepark because all abrupt stops and walls can be avoided by taking another line. It is very easy for a rider to come to the street area from any other section of the skatepark and maintain their speed and flow.
I usually avoid the street sections of a skatepark when cruising around on my longboard because there is not much I can do with the street obstacles. But I still really enjoyed this part of the Mammoth Skatepark because there are several banked turns and a lot of high roll in areas that I was able to take advantage of with a longboard. Many of the walls and boxes have ramps with smooth transitions that helped me to avoid the obstacles, but allowed me to still pump to maintain speed and continue with my line.
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There are many areas that provide a high elevation roll in to the street area. This is different than most skateparks too because usually you might see one or maybe two roll in areas. There are at least four tall roll in spots just in this street section of the Mammoth Skatepark! This really allows a rider to get comfortable rolling in at different angles and elevations.
There is a tall wall in this area of the skatepark that has a small tunnel or hole that a rider can go through. This tunnel leads to another seperate street section of the skatepark.
In this street section, there is a short double horse shoe shaped bowl. This bowl is a good height for beginners to learn to drop in. It also has small walls with smooth transitions giving an opportunity to learn how to handle banked turns.
One side of this bowl has a large boulder incorporated into the design, allowing for riders to get a feeling of riding on rough texture and different surfaces. Also in this area, is a pyramid box and some rails.
The Incredible Main Bowl Area
The main bowl of the Mammoth Skatepark is the coolest bowl that I have ever seen in a skatepark! It is huge! And it has a very unique shape with many different pockets, levels, and humps
I really enjoyed the main bowl because there are a bunch of steep roll in areas that make it east to drop in with a longboard.
A rider can begin their bowl run going in any direction. And the engineering behind this bowl makes it easy and natural to build and maintain speed for as long as you are in the bowl – in any direction. A rider could really build and maintain momentum indefinitely in this bowl, cruising for as long as they wanted.
The humps and pockets in this bowl are positioned perfectly for a rider to pump and build and maintain speed. The tall walls allow a rider to carry that momentum up to the edge and back down with tremendous amounts of speed. Riding a longboard in this bowl feels like riding in a very large pump track because you can just keep going and going.
Impressive Features of the Main Bowl
The tall side of the main bowl area has some huge walls and the largest wall has a lip and a bench in the middle of the wall, about 10 feet up.
Probably the most dramatic and eye catching feature in this main bowl area of the Mammoth Skatepark is the large full cradle. The cradle in this bowl is an exciting feature and it is positioned very well for a rider to take from either direction.
This is only the second cradle I have ever skated in, so I am not very experienced with it, it is a very sharp turn to tkae on a longboard. Experienced riders can hit this cradle with speed and get completely upside down! We were able to see a few riders hit the cradle fast and it is truly amazing to see. When they go upside down it looks like they are going through a loop.
The roll ins along with the smooth transitions and humps though out the bowl make lines seem endless!
Fun Along the Perimeter of the Mammoth Skatepark
The perimeter atop this large bowl area also has many great features and can be easily tied into a large bowl run. There are many humps, dips, and obstacles that allow a rider to maintain and build speed.
A riders speed can easily be carried into the large bowl or to other parts of the skatepark. There is a very unique feature atop the main bowl area that uses smooth cement and large boulders to create a sharp banked turn around a pine tree!
And there are a bunch of large boulders that have smooth cement coming up to them creating a higher platform to enter the main bowl. Along the edge of this side of the skatepark there are a bunch of pockets and a tall vert wall.
This wall leads towards a few more walls and banked turns where a rider can take a left and follow a ramp and snake bowl run down to the street section. If a rider goes right from here they will find two more separate bowls.
Checking Out the Two Standalone Bowls
The first of these two bowls is another huge bowl. This bowl is similar to a pool because it is steep, deep, and completely lined in coping. Inside of this pool-like bowl is a unique shape design. It is very deep on both sides of the bowl with a shallower section in the middle. This middle section is great for allowing a rider to build up speed because it provides a drop in either direction before going up the deep walls.
This is a great bowl for experienced riders! Since it is completely lined in coping, I wasn’t able to have too much fun in this one with the longboard.
Just past this large pool-like bowl there is yet another bowl. This final bowl of the Mammoth Skatepark is a small pool bowl. It is almost bean shaped with one more extra pocket. This bowl has a deep and a shallow side.
Coming from this side of the skatepark it is easy for a rider to go up a smooth ramp around the large bowl and down the steep wall to the street section. Or continue around back to the snake run or the main bowl area.
Hopping on the Trails From the Mammoth Skatepark
Another awesome aspect of the Mammoth Skatepark is the fact that Trails End City Park is a hub for the areas paved trails. You can see the map below to get an understanding of the trail system layout.
These trails are great for bikes and longboards. You can take the trail south/east from the skatepark and it will take you uphill through the forest. This path is mostly smooth but there are some big cracks here and there. When traveling the path in this direction you are presented with a good uphill workout whether you are walking, biking, or kicking on a board.
The views from this trail are extremely beautiful and the overlooks of the Sierra Mountains can leave you in awe.
This trail can take you to the community college or you can take it further to the library. The path crosses the street at the library and then you can loop back to the skatepark on the other side of the road. This side of the path is very steep and narrow. It is often difficult for a longboard since there is often a lot of bicycle traffic.
To avoid the steep narrow path, I would recommend taking the street downhill from the library. This is a good hill to bomb on a longboard. The road is wide, there is a bike lane to avoid traffic when necessary, and it’s a long hill!
This hill is extra fun to bomb because you can literally ride the hill right into the skatepark! Going down this hill was the first time I have ever bombed a hill that ended with me dropping into a large bowl at a skatepark!
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From the Mammoth Skatepark, you can even take this smooth paved trail in the other direction through a fun section of woods to another skatepark! From the Volcom Brothers Skatepark the path is smooth and slightly downhill the entire way. It passes the campground and eventually goes through a tunnel.
After the tunnel the trail winds quickly through the forest. This smooth pavement and curves allow a rider to carve a lot and makes for a very enjoyable cruise.
This section is a highlight to the trail system because of the variety of downhill sections, the scenery, and the winding trail provides fun curves and turns while cruising through the forest.
The trail ends at Shady Rest Park where you can find another skatepark area.
This other skatepark is very small and is really just a pavement pad with a fire hydrant, one banked turn, some humps, and a rail..but the ride there is great and it provides skaters a chill spot to avoid the larger and busier skatepark.
Final Thoughts on the Mammoth Skatepark
Overall the Volcom Brothers Skatepark in Mammoth Lakes California is my favorite skatepark. This skatepark has features for riders of any skill level, from beginners going up and down very mellow ramps to pros going upside down in the cradle and dropping in on 15 foot walls. The Mammoth Skatepark is great for any type of board too! Of course it’s great for the traditional skateboard, but the smooth transitions and roll ins also make it great for surfing the cement on a longboard.
The entire skatepark has a great flow with lots of banked turns. It is easy and natural for a rider to hit every section of this large skatepark in one continuous run. This skatepark really is great for everyone but because of that it can get crowded. But if you come at the right time, you can also find that you have it all to yourself – it all just depends.
Wave Rave Annual Skate Contest
If you’re lucky enough to be in the Mammoth Lakes area at the end of August, you can’t miss the Annual Wave Rave Skate Contest! Every year Wave Rave hosts this amazing event at the Mammoth Skatepark. It is free to attend, free to compete, and there are giveaways and prizes. Registration is free and we saw competitors of all ages participating. The atmosphere and sense of community at the event makes for an amazing experience for everyone.
This event is great for the whole family. And whether you skate or not, the talent is incredible to watch.
Looking for Other Skate Spots in the Area?
If you’re in the area and looking for a more secluded skate spot that is still shredable you can check out the Crowley Skatepark. The Crowley Skatepark is another great skatepark with a bowl and smooth transitions to vert walls about 15 minutes south of Mammoth.
If you’re in the area and looking to longboard on a great downhill mountain road, you’ll want to check out Rock Creek Road or Owens River Gorge Road.
These are both fun, smooth and scenic roads for a memorable longboarding run away from the city.
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