Sketchyland DIY a.k.a skatepark ulornoss.
A Raw Underground Skate Spot Built by Skaters for Skaters!

Sketchyland DIY in Barcelona is an informal skate spot located in the Horta-Guinardó area, shaped entirely by the local skate community rather than city planners.
It emerged as part of Barcelona’s wider DIY skate culture, which grew in the 2000s and 2010s as skaters sought alternative spaces outside crowded or regulated public plazas. Instead of being built at once,
Sketchyland developed gradually, with skaters adding and modifying simple obstacles like ledges, curbs and small rails over time.
The spot has always remained raw and “unfinished,” reflecting its DIY nature.
Local skaters maintain and reshape it depending on use and wear, making it a constantly evolving space. It has no official founding date or formal design, but represents the collective effort of the community that uses it.
Today, it continues to function as a low-key, local skate zone embedded in Barcelona’s active street skate scene.
Sketchyland DIY Barcelona: The Raw Concrete Playground of Underground Skate Culture!
🌍 General Information
Open: 24 hrs
Ideal visiting time: Late mornings or afternoons (most active between 4 PM – 8 PM)
Ideal visiting time: Anytime – lighter traffic early mornings; more active late afternoons
Access: Free public access – no entry fee required.
Type: Outdoor DIY skate spot, self-built and community-run.
Surface / Features: Mixed concrete modules, recycled materials, manual pads, curbs, ledges, banks, wallrides and diverse “street” style setups & elements.
Disciplines: Street skateboarding (primary), freestyle tricks, filming, casual practice sessions.
Approx Size: 2162 m²
🌳 Setting & Accessibility
Nestled between: Residential streets and sports facilities in the Horta-Guinardó district of northern Barcelona
Surrounded by: Urban apartment blocks, quiet neighborhood roads, and patches of open municipal space.
Public transport friendly: Accessible via Barcelona Metro (L4 / L5 nearby stations depending on entry point) and local bus routes serving Horta-Guinardó.
Nearby amenities: Small cafés, local grocery shops, bakeries, and basic neighborhood services within walking distance.
Bonus: A true grassroots DIY skate spot where the layout constantly evolves. Expect improvised obstacles, local skater maintenance and an authentic underground Barcelona street skating atmosphere.
🧱 Design & Features
Built and maintained largely by the skate community, Sketchyland DIY serves as a raw expression of Barcelona’s underground DIY skate culture in Horta-Guinardó.
Key features include:
Modular, handmade obstacles of varying sizes built from concrete and recycled materials.
(manual pads, ledges, curbs, low rails, boxes and simple grind-able edges)
Street-oriented elements: flatbars, basic ledges, small gaps and improvised lines designed for creative street skating rather than fixed flow
Transition elements: small banks, gentle inclines, and rough ramp-style sections, though the focus remains more street-based than traditional bowl skating.
Skill level: Best suited for intermediate to advanced skaters who are comfortable adapting to rough, evolving terrain; beginners can use the flatter areas, but should be aware it is an unmanaged DIY spot with variable surfaces and conditions.
💪 Facilities & Surroundings
Sketchyland DIY combines authentic skate culture with a raw, community-built setting rather than a polished commercial park.
Nearby amenities include:
☕ Small local cafés, bakeries and convenience shops within walking distance in the Horta-Guinardó neighborhood.
🏞️ Open urban surroundings with quiet street edges where skaters and visitors can sit, watch sessions or film lines in a relaxed DIY atmosphere.
🅿️ Limited street parking available in the surrounding residential area; however, public transport is generally the most practical option.
🚇 Well connected via Barcelona metro and bus lines serving the northern districts, making it accessible for both local skaters and visitors.
The spot’s raw, community-driven layout encourages skaters to hang out, session together and contribute to the evolving DIY environment.
⚠️ Good to Know
🌦️ Outdoor DIY spot: Fully exposed to the elements in an open urban setting; surfaces, ledges and handmade features can wear down or change after rain and heavy use, so conditions may vary from session to session.
👥 Community vibe: Built and maintained by local skaters in the Horta-Guinardó area; respect the space, wait your turn and keep the spot clean to support the people who keep it going.
🔧 DIY nature: Obstacles and layouts are not fixed features can be added, removed, or reshaped at any time. This constant evolution is part of its identity, but also means rough edges and unpredictable setups.
❤️ Local spirit: A true grassroots skate project within Barcelona’s underground scene, reflecting creativity, collaboration and a strong sense of community among street skaters.
🏆 Overall Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4 / 5
Design & Flow
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Raw, improvised layout that encourages creative lines rather than structured flow. It takes a session or two to fully read but rewards adaptability and street-style skating.
Obstacle Variety
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Good mix of handmade ledges, curbs, small rails and flat zones.
Not massive in scale, but varied enough for technical street skating and line building.
Accessibility
⭐⭐⭐½
Located in a residential area of Horta-Guinardó with decent public transport access, but not as central or easy to stumble upon as Barcelona’s main skate spots.
Community Vibe
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Strong local DIY energy. Friendly, skater-driven atmosphere where respect and sharing space are key. Very authentic underground scene feel.
Maintenance
⭐⭐⭐
Community-maintained, so condition depends on recent use and effort. Features can be rough or change over time, but that’s part of its DIY identity.








