Monitor Skatepark — Los Angeles, California

Jackie Tatum Skate Plaza is a popular street-style skate spot in Los Angeles featuring tall flat ledges, manual pads, a quarter pipe, banks, and rails. With a solid 4.4-star rating from nearly 400 reviews, skaters praise the park's diverse features and excellent night lighting. The layout offers plenty of opportunities for progression, though the slight downhill slope toward the quarter pipe presents a challenge. Some visitors note that debris from nearby palm trees can accumulate, and the park benefits from occasional cleanup before sessions. Open daily from 7 AM to midnight, it's a go-to destination for street skaters seeking quality ledges and technical features in South LA.

Hazard Park Skate Plaza is a compact skate destination in Los Angeles offering well-built features for skaters of all levels. Located on Norfolk Street in the heart of the city, this intimate park boasts smooth cement, a diamond box centerpiece, manny pads, and accessible rails perfect for beginners and intermediate skaters. With a 4.4-star rating from the local skate community, visitors praise the quality construction and variety of features. The smaller size keeps sessions manageable, though expect crowds during peak hours. Parking is available nearby, and the park sits within walking distance of Lincoln Heights Park for extended sessions. Open weekdays 11am-9pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm.

La Fayette Skate Plaza is a 24-hour street skating destination in Los Angeles featuring ledges, stairs with down rails, and small ramps. Skaters appreciate the manual pad and unique Carl's Jr star obstacle, plus street quarter pipes at the building's base. While the park has solid technical elements for street skating, visitors note it's best for shorter sessions rather than all-day sessions. The compact layout offers around five main obstacles. Keep in mind the park can get crowded with non-skaters and has experienced maintenance and cleanliness issues. Despite its limitations, the park serves the local Koreatown community and remains a functional street skate spot with room for improvement.