Last updated July 2026
Sherwood Park Skatepark is a concrete skate facility located in Sherwood Park in the Onerahi suburb of Whangārei. It was built in 2015 and designed by Richard Smith of Rich Landscapes.
The park sits in a residential neighbourhood on Whangārei’s harbour peninsula and provides a local option for skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX users. It is free to access and open daily as an outdoor facility. The compact layout combines a miniramp with street-style obstacles suited to a range of skill levels.
Practical Information
- Location
- Sherwood Park, Onerahi, Whangārei
- Cost
- Free
- Open
- Open daily (outdoor park)
- Built
- 2015
- Designer
- Richard Smith, Rich Landscapes
- Key features
- Concrete miniramp; ledges, pole jam, round and square rails, wedges, quarter pipes
- Suitable for
- Skateboards, scooters, BMX; beginners to intermediate
- Helmets
- Recommended; mandatory for under-18s
About Sherwood Park Skatepark
Sherwood Park Skatepark was delivered for the Onerahi community in 2015 following local advocacy for a skate facility in the suburb. Onerahi is a distinct peninsula suburb connected to the rest of Whangārei by the Onerahi Causeway, and residents had long relied on travelling into central Whangārei to access skateparks. The Sherwood Park facility addressed that gap.
The park was designed by Richard Smith of Rich Landscapes, the same Whangārei-based skatepark designer responsible for the 2021 Pohe Island Skatepark redevelopment. The Sherwood Park design is compact but varied, combining a concrete miniramp with a collection of street-style obstacles.
The obstacle set includes ledges, a pole jam, round and square rails, wedges, and quarter pipes of varied heights, providing enough variety for riders to develop and link different skills across the park.
The quarter pipes at different heights are a useful feature for progressive learning. Shorter quarter pipes are more approachable for newer transition riders working toward the taller sections. The miniramp provides a flow experience distinct from the street features, giving the park two different riding environments in a compact footprint.
Onerahi: Skating on the Harbour Peninsula
Sherwood Park Skatepark is the only skate facility on the Onerahi peninsula. Onerahi is Whangārei’s only seaside suburb, a harbour-facing area about 9 km from the city centre, connected by the Onerahi Causeway. For local young riders, the Sherwood Park facility means skating does not require a trip across the causeway into central Whangārei.
Sherwood Park itself is a neighbourhood park in a residential setting, and the skatepark is embedded in that green space rather than sitting in a purely urban or industrial precinct. This gives it a more relaxed atmosphere than central-city facilities, and it draws primarily from the surrounding neighbourhood.
Where to Learn More
Rich Landscapes: Designer’s project page detailing the 2015 Sherwood Park Skatepark features and delivery.
Trucks and Fins: Community skate spot listing with location details and rider notes for Sherwood Park Skatepark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sherwood Park Skatepark?
Sherwood Park Skatepark is in Onerahi, Whangārei, the harbour peninsula suburb about 9 km south-east of the city centre. It is located within Sherwood Park.
Is Sherwood Park Skatepark free?
Yes, the skatepark is free and open daily as an outdoor public facility.
What features does Sherwood Park Skatepark have?
The park has a concrete miniramp, ledges, a pole jam, round and square rails, wedges, and quarter pipes of varied heights.
When was Sherwood Park Skatepark built?
The skatepark was built in 2015 and designed by Richard Smith of Rich Landscapes.
Is Sherwood Park Skatepark suitable for beginners?
Yes, the mix of quarter pipe heights and the variety of obstacles makes the park usable by riders from beginner level upward.
Is there a larger skatepark near Sherwood Park?
Yes, Pohe Island Skatepark on Dave Culham Drive in Parahaki is the largest skate facility in Whangārei, with a larger street zone, flow transition area, and pumptrack. It was redeveloped in 2021.
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