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What We Do

Skate ATL is Atlanta’s primary skateboarding organization for private lessons, group lessons, and workshops. We aim to build confidence, self-development, and growth on and off your skateboard, no matter your age or skill level; we work with you to quickly progress in skateboarding. We can’t wait to meet you, discuss your options, and see you thrive as a new student to skateboarding.

“Skate ATL provided such a great bonding moment for me and my children, just during one lesson, they showed so much improvement!”

-Kimanthi Battiste

What we offer

Private Lessons

Starting at $75

Group Lessons

Starting at $35

Workshops

Starting at $30

Fall Break skate camp

Cost is $350

MATT “ATREAU’ MERCER

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reasons to Skate with us!

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BEST IN LOCAL

We are Atlanta based. We only serve Atlanta

WE SKATE

Born and raised to skate, skateboarding has always had a positive impact and outlet in Matt’s life

WE ARE ACCESSIBLE

Text, email, calls are fine and we can accommodate based on your busy schedule

INDUSTRY OUTREACH

We can connect you with other kids/students on your level

Excellent
Based on 22 reviews
Brea Morgan
Brea Morgan
2023-06-26
My kid participated in the first session of their summer camp and he loved it! He’s 4 and I was a bit worried, but he fit right in with the other students! Huge shout out to the amazing staff at SkateAtl.. very friendly and super patient with my son. Definitely excited to be a part of the family! Thank you SkateAtl
Chase York
Chase York
2023-05-31
This organization is a real gem in Atlanta! If you are like me and don't know how to skate but your kid is interested in learning, they are who you should call! They are organized, responsive and care a lot about teaching others to skateboard! So glad we found them!
Tara Spencer
Tara Spencer
2023-05-04
My 10 year old son had a fantastic morning with SkateATL. The workshop was coordinated professionally, started on time, and started off with the fundamentals. They somehow kept all of the participants on level engaged and moving the entire session. All of the instructors were super welcoming and skilled. I was so impressed, that I signed my son up for a private session and will definitely be back for more workshops!
Crown Jewell
Crown Jewell
2023-05-03
Great class helpful and accessible teachers loved it and will be returning for sure
Jonathan Monnier
Jonathan Monnier
2023-05-03
My son had a great time at their workshop learning some skating basics!
Rashida C.
Rashida C.
2023-03-28
Let me just take a moment to give the Skate ATL crew a round of applause for the impressive work they do!! They have talent, patience, knowledge and SKILLS! My kid loved her skateboarding session with Matt & Rob, hasn't stopped talking about it, & can't wait for more. Bravo, Allen! This "skater mom" is glad we found y'all.
Candace S
Candace S
2023-03-27
I just wanted to say THANK YOUUUU!.Cam loved every minute of it! Matt....your ability to multi-task between multiple kids, is admirable!!! So cool to watch but ya got skills on the board as well 🔥 !! Alan....Kept us parents fueled and those pics are 💣!!! Rob...thanks for not only helping with the lesson but showing your skills as well! 🌊. Thanks guys!! To anyone no matter age ect you definitely don't wanna sleep on SkateATL!
Terry Layfield
Terry Layfield
2023-03-15
Skate ATL is perfect for all levels of skateboarding. If you're just looking to learn how to stand on the board or want to become a professional skateboarder Skate ATL has the instructors and knowledge to accommodate. My 9 year old son has loved every event he has attend with Skate ATL. Their positivity at the event was huge but they even take time to follow up on his progression after the events have concluded.
Page Banks
Page Banks
2023-03-09
Our son joined the skate clinic Skate ATL has once a month and LOVES IT! In just one class our son was skating and begging to go back to the skate park daily. The instructors are extremely friendly, interactive, knowledgeable, and fun! Atlanta has a legit GEM with Skate ATL!!! Thank you for this program we need more like it.
Stafford Weber
Stafford Weber
2023-02-28
We attended a weekend clinic and everyone had a great time! The staff is kind, knowledgeable and encouraging. My boys all learned something knew and We will definitely be back for another lesson soon.
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SkateATL Events

Tuesdays for Adults Only
6:30 to 7:30
Grant Park Gateway

Next Workshop
September 30 from 10am to 12pm
Mckoy skatepark in Decatur

New afterschool schedule (after labour Day):
Monday 4:30 to 5:30 Mckoy skatepark
Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30 Mckoy skatepark
Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30 Old Fourth Ward
Thursday 4:30 to 5:30 Old Fourth Ward

$35 per hour
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FALL BREAK skate camp

We ARE having Fall Break Camp for all APS students!

October 9th through the 13th.
Hours 9:30-2:30
Activities: skateboard instruction, stretching, daily field trips, skateparks, street skating, snacks.
Cost is $350
Ages 6-16
All levels

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Atlanta Skate Parks

Fourth Ward Skate Park

In Spring of 2011, Atlanta’s first public skatepark was greeted with great excitement, featuring a showcase from skateboard legend Tony Hawk, who contributed $25,000 towards the construction of the new facility. Located alongside the Eastside Trail the park offers world-class skateboard amenities as well as a playground and multi-use athletic field. This is where I took my daughter to skate for the first time when she was just 4 years old. It can be a bit intimidating for a kid that age (it can be intimidating for any beginner) she mostly felt comfortable riding her bike down the mid-sized bowl when she first learned. The park gets busy, and as a local who lives less than 5 minutes away, I can say with certainty my favorite time of day to go is on a weekday, in the morning. When no one else is around. Weeknights and weekends are by far the busiest. Most of the skaters are courteous if you bring your young ones. Occasionally you’ll see some rockstar or even professional youth skaters shredding.

Growing up, following Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, the Bones Brigade- they were always heroes to me, still are to this day. I had the pleasure of meeting Tony Hawk in 2018, and it was awesome. He’s as humble as it gets, though he’s accomplished more for the sport than any other person. He was the first person to skate there at the grand opening. In May of 2017, the legend showed up unannounced and with no fanfare and no sponsors. He just
came to skate and then dip out.

The Skatepark is adjacent to the Eastside Trail and is just down the trail from Historic Fourth Ward Park, which is one of the most popular parks along the Beltline’s Eastside Trail.

The parks is lighted, has public restrooms available, and is for skateboarders of all levels.

Arthur Langford JR Skate Park

Atlanta’s second official skatepark, funded in part by a grant from the Coca Cola Foundation, is designed for beginner level skateboarders. Arthur Langford, Jr. Park is located just a few blocks from the unpaved Atlanta BeltLine Southside Trail in the heart of the Joyland neighborhood. The park is named after the late Arthur Langford, Jr., who served as a member of the Atlanta City Council and the Georgia Senate, and was the father of former First Lady of Atlanta Sara-Elizabeth Reed. It’s a medium sized skate park, with some epic street art, some cool ledges and there is also a playground for kids as well as a basketball court. It’s mostly stairs and rails, no ramps. The park is not lighted.

McKoy Skate park

Cool little skate park in Decatur with some medium sized bowls and older wooden ramps and quarter pipes. There are rails to grind on as well. During the weekends, A lot of small children will ride their hoverboards and even bikes with training wheels, so you got to keep an eye out. All ranges of skill levels, but mostly for beginner to intermediate and some professional. This skate park is completely fenced in. Outside of the skate park, there is a pavilion, playground,
baseball field and swimming pools as well. All in the heart of Decatur’s historic
Eastlake neighborhood.

Brook Run Skate Park

Located in Dunwoody, this skate park has a wide variety of options for skateboarders of all ages and levels. Having a skateboard shop, Brook Run Skate shop is a nice bonus. Great bowl section, pool with vert, a wide-open street area with some rails not found at many parks like this. This park was built with some hesitation from the Dunwoody residents but has proven to be a success. It’s one of the most highly reviewed skateparks in all of Atlanta. There is ample covered
and shaded space as well and the park is lighted.

Rates for Skate lessons

$75
An Hour

Private lessons

$45
Group lessons

Semi-private- $45.00 an hour

group lesson (4 kids) $35.00 an hour

$20 (per hour)
workshop

(minimum 5 students)

Once a month

$210 (8 weeks)
After school pricing

$210 per session (for 8 weeks)

$200 per session (for 6 weeks)

$192 per session (for 4 weeks)

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About Us

Skateboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and this number grows at over 10% a year. Now that skateboarding is an Olympic sport, the popularity and number of kids wanting to learn to skate has skyrocketed.

When my 8-year-old daughter showed a real interest in skateboarding, I could teach her the basics on pushing off, balance, the basics. But I knew if she wanted to take her game to a new level, she needed lessons from someone other than her dad. I looked online and had a hard time finding local skateboarding lessons. The best I could find was a national referral network that seemed to price gouge.

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