Official Park District Program

Evanston Skateboarding Lessons

Ages 3–5, 5–7, 8–13 · Twiggs Skate Park

What to Know

Looking for Evanston skateboard lessons or skateboarding lessons for a first-timer? Twiggs Park's skate park opened in December 2023, replacing Evanston's original, smaller setup at the old Robert Crown Community Center. The new Twiggs location is a much larger facility, with a dedicated bowl, quarter pipes, rails, and ledges. Our Monday classes here are a newer addition, and it's quickly become a great option for families in Evanston and the surrounding North Shore.

We bring loaner skateboards — including foam practice boards for our youngest riders — so nobody needs to own gear before their first class. Groups are kept small and split by ability, not just age, so beginners and more experienced skaters both get real coaching time.

Fall 2026: we're moving to Saturday mornings at Twiggs Park, a change from Monday evenings over the summer — exact dates and registration are coming soon. Small class sizes due to limited space, so it's worth watching for when it opens. Contact us and we'll let you know as soon as it's live.

This is an official Evanston program. Each session below registers directly through the district's own site.

Current Sessions

Schedule & Registration

Pricing below is shown as Resident / Non-Resident, set by Evanston — residency is determined at checkout on their site, not by us. Registering through the buttons below takes you directly to that program on the district's registration site.

Summer 2026 Sessions

Intro to Skateboarding · Ages 3–5

The same gentle, confidence-first approach as our other Intro classes — balance, standing on the board, pushing, and simple first tricks, with hands-on help riding small ramps. Skateboards are provided, so there's nothing extra to buy before the first class.

Skateboards are provided. Bring a drink and wear a helmet. Knee, elbow, and wrist guards are encouraged.
DayDatesTimeResidentNon-Resident
MJun 8–2912:50–1:50pm$143$205.29
MJul 6–2712:50–1:50pm$143$205.29
MAug 3–2412:50–1:50pm$143$205.29
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Each session below covers 4 weekly Monday classes. From the Evanston Parks, Recreation & Community Services homepage, click Program Registration and search “Skateboarding” to find this class.

Skateboarding Lessons · Ages 5–7

Right for kids just starting out through those with some experience. Beginners learn how to start, stop, and turn; skaters with more experience build ramp riding and trick skills at their own pace.

Bring a drink and wear a helmet. Knee, elbow, and wrist guards are encouraged. No board, no problem — we can lend you one for class.
DayDatesTimeResidentNon-Resident
MJun 8–294–5pm$143$205.29
MJul 6–274–5pm$143$205.29
MAug 3–244–5pm$143$205.29
Register →

Each session below covers 4 weekly Monday classes. From the Evanston Parks, Recreation & Community Services homepage, click Program Registration and search “Skateboarding” to find this class.

Skateboarding Lessons · Ages 8–13

Right for kids just starting out through those with some experience. Beginners learn how to start, stop, and turn; skaters with more experience build ramp riding and trick skills at their own pace.

Bring a drink and wear a helmet. Knee, elbow, and wrist guards are encouraged. No board, no problem — we can lend you one for class.
DayDatesTimeResidentNon-Resident
MJun 8–295–6:30pm$215$307.15
MJul 6–275–6:30pm$215$307.15
MAug 3–245–6:30pm$215$307.15
Register →

Each session below covers 4 weekly Monday classes. From the Evanston Parks, Recreation & Community Services homepage, click Program Registration and search “Skateboarding” to find this class.

From Class

See Evanston in Action

Twiggs Skate Park in Evanston, showing rails, ramps, and a street-style skate course The bowl and quarter pipes at Twiggs Skate Park in Evanston, Illinois

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