# Drop into the park.

> Start with Skate School. A smaller world is a good first session.

Canonical: https://skate3browser.com/en/play/

Language: en. Updated: 2026-10-09.

## Keyboard essentials

W A S D: Steer

Space: Push

Arrow keys: Flick It / tricks

Esc: Pause

## Site, loading screens and guides support four languages. Compiled game menus remain English.

WebGPU browser required · First load downloads game data

Play in a WebGPU browser and keep a guide close by.

## Explore the wiki

- [Skate 3 browser keyboard controls](https://skate3browser.com/en/wiki/controls/index.md): A keyboard-to-controller reference, first-session setup and gamepad tips.
- [How to start skating and practice an ollie](https://skate3browser.com/en/wiki/beginner-tricks/index.md): A short practice routine for pushing, steering and learning Flick It.
- [Skate 3 browser maps and choosing a first world](https://skate3browser.com/en/wiki/maps/index.md): Where to start, how to change worlds and why city maps can take longer.
- [Who made Skate 3 and this browser project?](https://skate3browser.com/en/wiki/creators/index.md): Credits for the console game, community engine and original web client.
- [Skate 3 browser loading and WebGPU troubleshooting](https://skate3browser.com/en/wiki/loading-performance/index.md): Separate download delays, browser requirements and memory problems.

## Sources & verification

- [EA / Black Box · Skate 3](https://news.ea.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2009/EA-Announces-SKATE-3/default.aspx)
- [Asher / aaddpp · portfolio](https://www.aaddpp.lol/)
- [SK8-ENGINE · project history & license](https://github.com/SK8-ENGINE/skate-3-rust-engine)
- [Original browser client](https://skate.aaddpp.lol/)