Ramp Riders

I’ve been fortunate to visit a number of skateparks in the past couple of years, RAMP RIDERS suffers from what I’ve witnessed more than a few times… Lazy staff, owners. The park NEEDS REPAIRS! Falling is a part of skateboarding, falling because ramps are loose or falling apart; that’s not good (see picture), I’m walking around Chicago today with some minor pain because of the laziness of the park/​owners/​staff. Plus the floors desperately need SWEEPING. Met a lot of lazy/​too cool to pick up a broom types in skateparks. Stop staring at your phone or having dumb conversations with other boring skaters and clean the damn places. Ramp Riders was probably pretty sweet 10 or so years ago, the wood is damaged, concrete is damaged. The place (like a lot of St Louis) is dangerous.

I don’t skate anymore (other than a little bit in my basement) but this place makes me want to start skating again. The size of the place is impressive and it looks like they have a variety of ramps. The skate shop is mostly no-​frills, with everything you need. Might start skating again just to try out some of these ramps.

Ramp RIders has a huge indoor park that is great for any skill level (mine is currently 0, but hoping to change that with a lesson and several years of skate sessions).
There is a nice skate shop that has tons of products and accessories for skateboarding/​BMX and maybe more, but I’m not sure. I bought a helmet at a cheaper price than I could find at Sports Authority.
The customer service really impressed me. Chad, the owner, is very accommodating and willing to go above and beyond to make customers happy. My skateboard was built before my own eyes, which was pretty cool. I am looking forward to visiting more often and supporting this great local business.

I used to skate all the time and went to ramp riders constantly. I am now old and fatter, but the skate park is awesome so hit ot up.

This place is the Mecca for anyone into action sports in the St. Louis area. They’re always improving/​adjusting new ramps for skaters, bikers and the occasional inline skater. There’s a great community here.
Some of the riders even give lessons to the young ‘uns that hang around the skate park, too. This increases the overall skill level of the park. Compared to the now defunct St. Louis Mills X-​Games Skate Park, this is more a place for average-​skilled to expert/​professional riders than just a drop off area for soccer-​turned-​skater moms.
The last time I was here, some little twelve year old kid was rocking the mini spine ramp. WOW.
But it did make me feel old.
However, at the Mills park, it’s really easy to run over little kids and that stinks for liability purposes and overall safety.
I think this is the best skate park in town. It’s professional, there’s tons of stuff to do, they have a great pro shop, and sitting around posing on your board is no option, since the community there is all about you becoming a better rider.