Taipei Extreme Sports Training Center 臺北市極限運動訓練中心

1/16/2024

Taipei's Extreme Sports Training Center in Nangang is one of the best places in Taiwan to practice skateboarding, roller blading, BMX biking, etc. Here you can find Taiwan's largest half pipe, quarter pipes, a pool, rails, ramps, a foam pit, and more. It is definitely worth a stop if you want to find a suitable place for extreme sports training.

Background:
The Taipei Extreme Sports Training Center began construction in 2010 with a budget of 50,000,000 NTD and it was completed in 2011.
In the first ten years or so the park was free of any entrance fee for anyone to use. Maintenance was completed by the Taipei City Government Department of Sports. Later on, they found this was taking too much of the City's money, so they decided to let outside companies bid to use the space. Therefore now you have to pay a fee to get in, however they do take good care of the facilities now.
The features in the park are quite intense.
The park often features international competitions.
Usually this place is not busy on weekdays but can get very busy on weekends including lots of parents taking small kids to practice here.

Hours:
9 AM to 9 PM

Price:
100 NT an hour
150 NT for two hours
(the prices were 50% off when I visited due to the recent opening)

Tours:
You can book a tour of Taipei on Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here.

Where to stay:
High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Nangang Marriott (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here).
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: The sports center is right next to Nangang MRT station on Zhongxiao East Road. There is paid parking at Nangang Station.
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.
By Bus/MRT: The sports center is right next to Nangang MRT station on Zhongxiao East Road. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here.
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here.

Map:
Please see below:

Our Journey:

I have been past the Extreme Sports park many times and have been inside once. In the past, anyone could walk in freely but now you have to pay an hourly fee. There also used to be a rock climbing wall but that has been taken down. Some people may also complain about mosquitos and the smell of fertilizer from the local gardens.
However, this place is still the best in Taiwan in terms of extreme sports. It has the biggest half-pipe and a covered obstacle area in Taiwan.

Most of the equipment is not suitable for beginners, so you may want to practice or have your child practice somewhere else before you try this place.