Hillsborough Skatepark

1445 Cates Creek Pkwy, Hillsborough, NC 27278

The Hillsborough Skate Spot is officially open in Hillsborough.

The skate spot, located in Cates Creek Park at 1445 Cates Creek Pkwy, is the first skateboarding facility in Hillsborough, according to the town. It features quarter pipes, ledges, ramps, and grind rails.

Although the skate spot may be used now, the town says other work is continuing in the area, including an accessible sidewalk from the park’s parking lot to the skate spot and adding additional amenities around the skating area.

A grand opening for the skate park is scheduled for Sept. 28, according to the town. It will feature skate vendors and demonstrations from professional skaters and Hillsborough police officers.

According to the town, the skate spot was designed and constructed by 5th Pocket Skateparks with input from a community workshop conducted in January 2023. A ceramic mosaic depicting native wildflowers and pollinators lines the top of one of the spot’s walls and was made by artist Peyton Flynn of Cloud 9 Clay.