The Shred is one of Cape Town’s most trendy indoor skateparks, bringing the best of extreme-sport culture and the local community together in one setting.
The skatepark’s design includes ramps, stair-sets, rails, quarter pipe and the very popular skate bowl. The venue is situated in Paarden Eiland, and open to all ages and all wheels – that includes skaters, rollerblades, scooters and BMX riders. The venue hosts daily three-hour sessions between 8am and 6pm, with half price sessions on Monday, Open Night/All Wheels Night on Tuesdays and Skate Night, which is open only to skaters aged 16 years and older, on Wednesdays.
The experienced staff members also host one-on-one and group skating lessons for kids and older riders. The team are on hand to provide a safe and enjoyable skating activities guiding kids through the basics in skateboarding. The venue’s hosts a range of special events throughout the year and competitions that showcase some of the best talent in South Africa’s skating/BMX scene.
Riders and guests can also order various dishes and treats from the Eiland Eatery’s breakfast and lunch menus, and The Coffee Shop – offering a range of pizzas and burgers, treats, coffee and beverages.
The park allows a maximum of 30 riders in the park per session and the venue practices safe pandemic regulations for rider safety.
