Skatepark FiveM
Transform your FiveM server with this custom skatepark map positioned strategically near the Ammunation location adjacent to the park. This detailed skating facility adds a recreational space that enh...
Skatepark FiveM - Custom Skate Park Map Addition Near Ammunation
Transform your FiveM server with this custom skatepark map positioned strategically near the Ammunation location adjacent to the park. This detailed skating facility adds a recreational space that enhances roleplay opportunities, creates social gathering spots, and provides players with alternative activities beyond typical server content. Built as a map addition compatible with both singleplayer and multiplayer FiveM servers, this skatepark features proper collision mapping, realistic skate park elements, and integration with existing Los Santos geography. Server owners looking to add casual recreational areas where players can hang out, practice skating mechanics, host skating events, or simply create more diverse city environments will find this skatepark delivers authentic skating culture to your FiveM world.
What's Included in the Skatepark Package
The complete skatepark map includes all necessary files for installation on both FiveM servers and singleplayer GTA V using map editors. You'll receive the XML map file compatible with map loaders and spooner systems, installation instructions for both FiveM and singleplayer setups, and coordinates for the skatepark location. The map features multiple skating elements including ramps, rails, bowls, and street-style obstacles arranged in a functional layout that mirrors real-world skatepark design. All elements include proper collision mapping so players and vehicles interact realistically with the structures.
Skatepark Layout and Features
The skatepark design incorporates various skating elements appealing to different skill levels and skating styles. Street skating enthusiasts will appreciate the stair sets with handrails, manual pads, ledges, and flat rails positioned for technical trick combinations. The vert section includes a half-pipe or bowl area for transition skating with proper coping and smooth surfaces. Beginner areas feature smaller ramps and obstacles for players learning skating mechanics or practicing basic tricks.
The layout flows naturally with transition zones connecting different sections, spectator areas where non-skating players can watch, and open spaces for creative line construction. Lighting elements ensure the park is visible and usable during nighttime hours. The positioning near Ammunation and an existing park creates contextual sense - it feels like a legitimate city recreation facility rather than a random object placement.
Key Features
- Strategic Location - Positioned near Ammunation adjacent to an existing park, creating a natural recreational district accessible from main roads
- Variety of Obstacles - Ramps, rails, ledges, stairs, bowls, and street elements provide diverse skating opportunities for different styles
- Proper Collision Mapping - All surfaces and obstacles have accurate collision, ensuring realistic physics interactions and preventing glitching
- Realistic Design - Layout mirrors actual skatepark architecture with proper spacing, flow, and element positioning
- Social Space - Creates a gathering location for players to hang out, practice tricks, or host skating competitions
- FiveM Server Compatible - Easy installation for FiveM servers using standard map resource structure
- Singleplayer Compatible - Also works in singleplayer GTA V using OpenIV and map editors for testing or personal use
- Minimal Performance Impact - Efficient prop usage ensures the map addition doesn't significantly impact server performance
- Day/Night Usability - Lighting elements make the park functional during all in-game times
- Spectator Areas - Designated spaces for non-participants to watch skating activities
Perfect For These Server Applications
- Roleplay Servers - Add recreational locations where civilian characters can pursue hobbies and socialize outside of jobs
- Freeroam Servers - Provide activity locations for players between races, deathmatches, or other competitive modes
- Community Servers - Create gathering spots where friend groups can hang out in a defined location rather than random parking lots
- Skating Script Servers - Essential for servers running BMX or skateboard scripts, providing proper environments for skating mechanics
- Event Servers - Host skating competitions, trick contests, or community events in a dedicated venue
- Public Servers - Give casual players alternative activities beyond traditional missions and jobs
- Youth/Gang RP - Skateparks are natural hangouts for youth character roleplay and gang meeting locations
Installation Process
FiveM Server Installation:
- Download and Extract - Download the skatepark package and extract files to your server resources directory
- Create Map Resource - Create a new folder in resources (e.g., skatepark-map) and place the map files inside
- Add Resource Manifest - Create or verify fxmanifest.lua includes proper map file declarations
- Configure server.cfg - Add ensure skatepark-map to your server.cfg file in the map loading section
- Restart Server - Restart your FiveM server and verify the skatepark appears at the correct location
- Test Collision - Visit the location in-game and verify collision works properly by walking/driving on obstacles
Singleplayer Installation (using OpenIV):
- Download and Extract - Extract the XML file from the package
- Open OpenIV - Launch OpenIV in Edit Mode with GTA V directory loaded
- Navigate to Map Editor - Go to GTAV/meyoostuff/spooner directory (create if doesn't exist)
- Place XML File - Copy the skatepark XML file into the spooner directory
- Launch Game - Start GTA V singleplayer and use map editor/spooner to load the skatepark
- Verify Placement - Check that the skatepark appears near Ammunation at the designated coordinates
Technical Specifications
- File Type: XML map file (FiveM resource / OpenIV spooner)
- Location: Near Ammunation, adjacent to existing park area
- Collision: Full collision mapping on all surfaces and obstacles
- Prop Count: Optimized for performance while maintaining visual quality
- Performance Impact: Minimal - standard map addition resource usage
- Compatibility: FiveM servers and singleplayer GTA V (with map editor)
Integration with Skating Scripts
This skatepark map works excellently with FiveM skateboard and BMX scripts that add skating mechanics to your server. Scripts like skateboard systems, BMX bike scripts, or parkour resources benefit from having a dedicated space designed for trick performance. The obstacle layouts provide natural challenges for players learning skating controls, while advanced skaters can create complex trick lines utilizing multiple elements.
Server owners running skating scripts should configure spawn points within the park so players selecting skater characters or accessing skateboards spawn directly at the facility. You can also script skating competitions using checkpoint systems, trick scoring, or time trials that utilize the park's features. Integration with economy systems lets you charge admission, sell skating equipment from a nearby shop, or reward players for landing difficult tricks.
Roleplay and Event Applications
Beyond skating mechanics, the skatepark serves as a valuable roleplay location. Youth characters naturally congregate at skateparks in real life, making it an authentic hangout spot for teenage/young adult character demographics. Gang roleplay can use the park as neutral meeting territory or claimed turf. Street photographer characters can document skate culture, while security guards might patrol the area.
Events like skating competitions create community engagement - host weekly contests with trick requirements, judging panels, and prize payouts. Street festivals can utilize the adjacent park area with the skatepark as a focal point. Nighttime sessions could become underground events with DJ sets and street racing nearby. These diverse applications give the map purpose beyond simple decoration.
What Makes This Skatepark Stand Out
The strategic location near Ammunation and an existing park demonstrates thoughtful placement rather than random positioning. This creates a recreational district that makes geographic sense within Los Santos' city planning. Players discover the skatepark naturally while exploring or visiting Ammunation, increasing organic usage compared to remote locations.
The design prioritizes functionality - obstacles are spaced for actual skating flow rather than just looking visually interesting. Real-world skatepark design principles inform the layout, with proper run-up space, landing zones, and transition areas. This attention to skating authenticity makes the park enjoyable for players familiar with skating culture while remaining accessible to newcomers.
Proper collision mapping throughout sets this apart from lower-quality map additions where collision issues cause frustration. Every surface, rail, and obstacle has accurate collision detection, ensuring physics behave predictably. This technical quality makes the difference between a map that's actually used versus one that looks good but doesn't function properly.
Customization Possibilities
Server owners with mapping experience can modify the XML file to customize the skatepark. Add your server's logo as a texture on ramps or walls to create branding. Adjust obstacle positioning to create different layouts or difficulty levels. Incorporate additional props like benches, trash cans, vending machines, or graffiti to enhance atmosphere. These modifications let you create a unique version tailored to your server's aesthetic.
You can also expand the surrounding area - add a skate shop nearby where players purchase equipment, create parking areas for cars/bikes, or build spectator stands for competition events. The park's location near existing structures makes these additions contextually appropriate and easy to integrate.
Community Building Through Recreation
Recreational spaces like skateparks contribute to server community health by providing low-pressure environments for social interaction. Unlike competitive modes or job systems with performance expectations, hanging out at the skatepark is casual and stress-free. New players can integrate into the community by participating in informal skating sessions, while veterans have spots to relax between serious roleplay scenarios.
These social hubs create organic player interactions that scripted content can't replicate. Friendships form, crews establish meeting spots, and server culture develops around these gathering locations. The skatepark becomes part of your server's identity - players remember sessions there, stories develop around events that happened at the park, and it contributes to the sense of a living, breathing world.
Performance Considerations
As a map addition, the skatepark has minimal performance impact compared to scripted resources. Once loaded, it's simply static map geometry that doesn't consume processing power for logic or updates. The prop count is optimized to balance visual detail with performance efficiency. Servers already running custom maps will find the skatepark's resource usage negligible within their overall map budget.
For servers concerned about performance, the skatepark's isolated location means it only affects players in the immediate vicinity. Players across the map experience zero impact since the game only renders nearby objects. This makes it a low-risk addition even for servers with tight performance margins.
