On Lok Mun Street Playground

Officially, it is called On Lok Mun Street Playground since it is situated on its namesake street. Colloquially, it is known as Fanling Skatepark. Frankly, it’s easier to say Fanling than On Lok Mun so I also prefer saying Fanling Skatepark. This skatepark is one of the more bigger ones in the city, with three huge bowls that are, if I’m not mistaken, separated by their degree of difficulty.
This park is huge and has what beginner to advanced skaters need, want and more. It has stairs, several pyramids, fun boxes, rails and ramps. What’s more, it’s not only for skateboarders, rollerbladers can join in the fun too. I enjoy skating and rollerblading, in fact, I got into rollerblading really young and only got in skateboarding when I had friends in high school who played the sport.
The park has an adjacent BMX park, and while the thought is nice, it’s not really conducive for BMX riders due to its awkward design. I’m not too sure when Fanling Skatepark opened but in late 2011, the park was already completed but had to pass final QA.
The park even has a public payphone (what?!), a drinking fountain, and rest benches. One thing it doesn’t have though (and it’s a big thing), are toilets and changing rooms. I mean, we could have all done without the payphone and just replaced it with a men’s and ladies toilet.
The best time to skate this park is at night, when the floodlights come on and you can see a lot of skaters shredding and practicing their tricks. A lot of skaters are saying that this is the best skatepark in Hong Kong right now, and we have to thank Convic (skatepark design firm) and the LCSD for that.