Ocoee Action Sports Park: Skating, Pump Tracks, and Urban Recreation at Vandergrift Park
West Orange County's first skate park and competition pump track is free, family-friendly, and seriously impressive
The Ocoee Action Sports Park is a 20,000-square-foot public skate park and competition-level pump track located within Vandergrift Central Park at 560 Flewelling Ave, Ocoee, FL. Designed and built by American Ramp Company and opened on June 28, 2023, the facility cost approximately $528,000 and was funded through the City of Ocoee's Capital Budget. It features street-style ramps, stairs, rails, a grind box, a wall ride, and a continuous-loop asphalt pump track, with 5,000 square feet reserved for future expansion. The park is free and open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset, making it the only skate park and pump track in the Ocoee region. Ocoee is located approximately 12 miles northwest of downtown Orlando in Orange County, FL.
Here's something West Orange County families have been waiting years for: a legitimate skate park and pump track right in the neighborhood — no membership fees, no drive across the metro. The Ocoee Action Sports Park at Vandergrift Central Park is exactly the kind of amenity that makes people say, "This is why we moved here."
Whether you've got a teenager who lives on their skateboard, a kid who just graduated from training wheels, or you're a seasoned BMX rider who's been making do with street curbs — this park was built for you. And for those considering a move to the Ocoee area or nearby communities, this is one more reason the west side of Orlando keeps winning.
What Exactly Is the Ocoee Action Sports Park?
Opened on June 28, 2023 — fittingly, just after National Go Skateboarding Day — the Ocoee Action Sports Park is West Orange County's first dedicated skate and pump track facility. It sits within the larger Vandergrift Central Park, a well-loved community park at 560 Flewelling Ave in Ocoee that already offered baseball fields, basketball courts, a fishing dock, and playgrounds. The action sports zone is a whole new chapter for this park.
The facility was designed and built by American Ramp Company, a firm with more than 20 years of experience building skate and bike parks across the country. The City of Ocoee's Parks and Recreation Department worked closely with the company throughout a 12-to-14-month design and construction process, and the result is genuinely impressive.
Here's what you'll find on the 20,000-square-foot footprint:
- Street-style skate elements — ramps, stairs, rails, and a grind box for technical trick work
- Wall ride — a crowd favorite for both skaters and BMXers
- Competition-level asphalt pump track — a continuous loop of banked turns, rollers, and berms designed for momentum riding
- 5,000 sq ft expansion zone — reserved for future growth as the park evolves
The Pump Track — What It Is and Why It Matters
If you've never encountered a pump track before, you're in for a treat. A pump track is a closed-loop circuit of banked turns and rolling hills — "rollers" and "berms" — where riders build speed entirely through body movement. The name comes from the pumping motion: pushing down through the dips and pulling up through the rises to accelerate without ever pedaling or pushing off the ground.
Pump tracks are genuinely for everyone. A toddler on a balance bike can cruise the berms at a relaxed pace; a competitive cyclist can hammer the same loop at speed. Skateboarders, scooter riders, and inline skaters are all welcome on the asphalt surface. What makes Ocoee's version stand out is the competition-level design — this isn't a beginner loop with gentle slopes. It was built to challenge experienced riders and serve as a potential event venue, which is a meaningful first for West Orange County.
Built by Demand — and Still Growing
Vandergrift Central Park has long been the recreational anchor of Ocoee, hosting Babe Ruth baseball, Pop Warner football, basketball courts, and playgrounds. What it lacked was something for the action sports crowd — a gap the community had flagged for years. As one local BMX rider put it at the park's grand opening: riders had been making do with street curbs for as long as anyone could remember.
The $528,000 project was funded through the City of Ocoee's Parks and Recreation Capital Budget, and city leaders wasted no time planning what's next. A Phase 3 expansion approaching $300,000 was budgeted for 2024, adding further to the skate park and pump track footprint. This is a growing destination, not a finished one.
Who Should Know About This Park?
Families with Active Kids
If your household runs on youth sports and outdoor activity, Vandergrift Central Park now covers a remarkable range. One parent can watch a baseball game while another supervises at the skate park, all within the same park complex. The Action Sports Park is designed for all ages and skill levels — including little ones still figuring out two wheels. Helmets and pads are strongly encouraged, and the city posts safety guidelines at the facility. Visit our Ocoee Parks guide for a full look at green spaces across the city.
Skateboarders and BMX Riders
The street-style elements are legitimately well-built. Rails, stairs, a grind box, and a wall ride give skaters and BMXers real technical challenges. This isn't a token skate wedge next to a playground — it's a proper park built with the input of riders who knew what they wanted. For cross-training ideas and other active recreation in the area, check out our Ocoee Sports guide.
Cyclists and Scooter Riders
The pump track is accessible to anyone on wheels. Cycling families will find real value here — and the proximity to the West Orange Trail makes a full day of riding entirely possible. Pedal the trail, hit the pump track, grab lunch — that's a seriously good Saturday.
Location and Getting There
Vandergrift Central Park sits at 560 Flewelling Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761. It was deliberately chosen as the most centrally located park in the city — accessible by bike or skateboard from surrounding neighborhoods without crossing any major roads. That walkability (or ridability) was a core design principle, not an afterthought.
From neighboring communities, the drive is quick:
- Gotha — approximately 10 minutes via Maguire Road
- Winter Garden — approximately 10–15 minutes via SR 50
- Horizon West — approximately 20 minutes via SR 429 and SR 50
- Downtown Orlando — approximately 20–25 minutes via SR 408 or Colonial Drive
The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset for the Action Sports Park specifically. The broader Vandergrift Central Park complex is open until 10 p.m., so the baseball fields and basketball courts have evening hours even after the skate area closes.
What the Locals Know
The Ocoee Action Sports Park quietly changed the neighborhood's appeal the moment it opened. Families who already live in Ocoee treat it as a given — and families considering the area should add it to the "pros" column without hesitation. The fact that it's free, well-built, and already expanding says something real about how the city prioritizes recreation.
Pair it with the West Orange Trail and the broader network of parks stretching from Gotha to Winter Garden, and this corner of the metro makes a compelling case for active families. If your household values outdoor recreation and wheels over theme park proximity, the west side of Orlando is worth a serious look. Explore your options with our Ocoee Parks guide. 🛹
For current park rules, facility details, and updates on expansion phases, visit the official Ocoee Action Sports Park page on the City of Ocoee website.
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