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Zeke M. Pierce Skatepark

395 E Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colorado | 970-479-2292

The Zeke M. Pierce Skatepark is open for the summer from dawn until 11 p.m.

A skatepark located in the Lionshead parking structure, offering free open skating and summer youth clinics. 

Skatepark Highlights:

  • Helmets are required. Knee pads and wrist guards are recommended.
  • Named for Zeke Pierce, an avid local skateboarder who lost his life in a mountain bike accident at the age of 15
  • Includes four colorful mosaic murals created by artist Valerie Theberge, sponsored by Art in Public Places.
About the Zeke M. Pierce Skatepark 

Enter the Lionshead Parking structure after the snow melts and you’ll doubtless hear the unmistakable sound of wheels on concrete. Sequestered in a gap at the heart of the structure, look over the edge and you'll see skaters enjoying the street features with tranny and flow in this one-of-a-kind skatepark.

The Zeke M. Pierce Skatepark is open every day in the summer, from dawn to 11 p.m., weather permitting. The skatepark is closed in the winter and whenever snow is present.

Helmets are required. Knee pads and wrist guards are recommended.

The facility was born out of the local skate scene, the brainchild of a high school student who saw potential in the previously unused space. With his and other local skaters’ input, the area was transformed by California Skateparks into a $1.7 million facility complete with a signature “vert” feature, mini-bowl and full-size halfpipe. It includes features for all ages and abilities and includes a large variety of street and transition style elements. The skatepark also includes four colorful mosaic murals created by artist Valerie Theberge, sponsored by Art in Public Places.

The facility is named for Zeke Pierce, an avid local skateboarder who lost his life in a mountain bike accident at the age of 15. Cameron Chaney, the high school student who originated the idea for the skatepark, named it for his friend and fellow skateboarder Zeke.

Summer Skateboard Camps 

Vail is bringing you the top program around to get you there with Skatestart. Kids will be learning new tricks, playing games, making new friends, and most of all having FUN. 

2024 Skateboard Level 1: Ages 5-12 | June 15, June 24, July 22 | 9-10:30 a.m. | $60

2024 SkateCamp: Ages 6-14 | June 25-27 & July 23-25 | 9 a.m.-noon | $160

Spaces still available! Sign up now at vailrec.com/register

A smiling child in safety gear stands on a skateboard at a skatepark.
A group of people with skateboards at a skatepark, including a male instructor and children wearing helmets.
A smiling child with a helmet holding a Hot Wheels toy and a skateboard at a skatepark.
A boy with a helmet and protective gear on a skateboard beside a building.
A group of kids and an adult with skateboards, wearing helmets, at a skatepark, smiling and posing for the photo.
A smiling child in safety gear stands on a skateboard at a skatepark.
A group of people with skateboards at a skatepark, including a male instructor and children wearing helmets.
A smiling child with a helmet holding a Hot Wheels toy and a skateboard at a skatepark.
A boy with a helmet and protective gear on a skateboard beside a building.
A group of kids and an adult with skateboards, wearing helmets, at a skatepark, smiling and posing for the photo.

 

Directions & Parking 

From the Main Vail roundabout (I-70 exit 176), take the South Frontage Road west to the Lionshead parking structure. Skatepark users can park in the Lionshead Parking Structure; fees may apply. View real-time parking status info.

The skatepark is also accessible via the In-Town and West Vail loops of the free Town of Vail bus system. View a bus schedule.