Thomas Mitchell County Park

Lauridsen Skatepark, opened on May 7, 2021, is the largest skatepark in the nation, featuring an impressive 88,000 square feet of Olympic-caliber park and street courses. Located at the north end of the Principal Riverwalk alongside the Des Moines River, it offers a diverse range of attractions including a flow bowl, an amoeba pool, a snake run, and a unique skateable art piece called WOW. Designed to complement the existing topography and water table, the skatepark has quickly become a central hub for skateboarding enthusiasts. Its parking lot, completed recently, can accommodate approximately 100 vehicles and is equipped with automatic gates, lighting, and landscaping for a user-friendly experience. Generated from the website