Asylum Skatepark

Asylum Skatepark: Chicagoland’s Premier Indoor Sanctuary

Now operating out of its upgraded, massive warehouse location in Round Lake, Illinois, Asylum Skatepark stands as the crown jewel of the Midwest’s indoor skate scene. Originally founded in Lake Bluff in 2010, this skater-owned-and-operated sanctuary underwent a massive relocation and rebuild to offer riders a bigger, wider, and vastly improved layout. Built "by skaters, for skaters," the park has completely eliminated the slickness of traditional indoor parks by wrapping its entire setup in ultra-grippy, ultra-smooth Gator Skin surfacing—making it the ultimate year-round riding destination, especially during brutal Illinois winters.

The flow of the park is meticulously optimized, bridging the gap between transition specialists and technical street riders. On one side, transition riders can carve up a massive, deep wooden bowl with a custom extension wall, or session a unique double-halfpipe setup bridged by a spine and lined with distinctive diamond coping. On the street side, the park is packed with creative, scalable features—including tiered "warm-up" hubbas, a classic salvaged street ledge, and even a piece of skate history: an authentic marble ledge preserved from Chicago's legendary former "Crush" park.

From a dedicated "kiddie" learning zone near the entrance to high-flying pro-level sections, Asylum lives up to its name as a true community refuge where riders of all ages, skill levels, and disciplines (skateboards, scooters, inline, and BMX) can progress without judgment.

Key Features & Terrain

• Premium Surfacing: Fully sheeted in high-traction, impact-absorbing Gator Skin to prevent slips.

• The Transition Zone: A massive indoor bowl with an extension wall, paired alongside a spine-connected double halfpipe with premium diamond coping.

• Historical Street Elements: Features a coveted marble ledge salvaged from the historic Crush skatepark, alongside classic ledges, a mini 6-stair set, flat banks, and hubbas scaled for progression.

• All-Wheels Welcome & Pro Shop: A fully stocked on-site skate shop loaded with decks, parts, and safety gear, backing an inclusive park environment that welcomes skateboards, bikes, inline skates, and scooters.