Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico
El Frijol DIY Skatepark
Skatepark El Frijol DIY (often referred to by locals as La Lechera or Parque de Los Duendes) is a legendary grassroots project built strictly by and for the local skate community.
Photos by Malvfoto
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C. Covadonga 449, Lomas de Zapopan, 45130 Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
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The park is highly creative, mixing raw transition elements with classic street obstacles built over an existing concrete basketball court layout.
The Bean Bowl: The centerpiece of the park is its namesake pool-style bowl ("El Frijol" means The Bean). It is a tight, tricky transition bowl that rewards riders who find the right flow lines.
Concrete Pool Coping & Vert Transitions: The deepest, waviest sections of the bowl boast steep, near-vertical transitions scaling over 7 feet high. It features custom concrete pool coping—a rarity in Mexican skateparks—which gives it a rugged, authentic backyard pool feel.
Street & Court Obstacles: Surrounding the bowl on the flat court area, you will find:
Multiple flat rails and skateable benches.
A small funbox / ledge combo.
A continuous parallel ledge/wall running along the length of the court.
Quirky corner quarter-pipes, stairs, and a mini wave-ramp.