Friday, 15 January 2016

New Parks

New Parks!

Future and recently completed Parks
I don't update this page as much. New park projects go right onto the map.
I try to stay up to date on parks that are raising funding, under council review or under construction.  I'll try to keep this section updated on new or proposed parks I haven't been to yet. (Dec 2024 update)

Toronto, ON - Wallace Emerson construction continues. Duff Grove has re-opened. Earl Bales in design is out.  Eglinton Park in planning phase. Plus a bunch more HERE

North Bay All Wheels Park by the waterfront is now open.

Orillia, ON - Final design is out - Seeking funding - FACEBOOK

Caledon, ON. - Southfields Skatepark open.

Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Skateboard Assembly Facebook - Hamilton needs 9 more skateparks article. Beasley got some work. Alexander Park was started in early 2024 but a high water table stalled the project. No additional work done on the bowls as of Nov '24. Unknown status.

Kincardine - planning on a concrete replacement with Drop-in Skateparks.

Hensall & Walkerton both still in planning stages.

Burford - New Concrete is open.

Waterloo - Stork YMCA is open. RIM park coming in 2025 and a RIM bike park built. 

Cambridge, ON - New spot in Bismarck Park and advocacy for Hespeler.

Innisfil - plans for a new park at Innisfil Beach - ETA 2030. 

Oakville - Sixteen Mile Park is open. NP8 skate spot in new neighbourhood is complete. Good luck.

Whitby - New Rec complex with skatepark and pump track. ETA 2025.

Brampton, ON - Gore Meadows pre-fab to Concrete ETA 2025?

Pickering - Seaton Rec, South Pickering Ward 1, Hydro Corridor, Dave Ryan Park and more slated for spots/parks.  Follow HERE

Paris, ON - Phase 2 bowl in started in late 2024 by Transition.

New Tecumseth - Concrete park plans seem to have stalled Died. Website is down. IG not updated in a while.      

Vaughan, ON -  North Maple regional park - possibly cancelled, status unknown. 

Existing Parks I need to hit.
So many, check the map.
Here's a map if you want to hit them before me - MAP
Parks I've been to in RED
Parks I need to hit in GREEN
Parks in planning or construction in YELLOW
Existing Parks that are being replaced in ORANGE
Ottawa area
Montreal Area
Greater Detroit area
NF NY to Rochester

Great skateparks are built by skaters. The best producers of skateparks have skaters who design, survey and build.  They are also totally cool so if you ever want info on a park just contact them.
New Line
Spectrum - now gone but their former staff are still busy. (see Radius)
Drop-in Skateparks from MB are now in Ontario
Papillon Skateparks - Sick skateparks out of Quebec with 2 projects in Ontario so far.
Rick Design Skatepark - More great 'crete out of Quebec.