Durham Meadoway
For more info on the Durham Meadoway Click HERE & attend the Open Houses At Durham Region Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby on January 17 from 6 to 8 p.m OR at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Centre, O'Brien Rooms A and B(Rear Entrance), 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering on January 19 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Regarding the Durham Meadoway
With full understanding that this project is in the early stages and the purpose of the January 19th open
house is to evaluate route options, I would like to ask, on behalf of the Skatepark Users of Durham
Region, that the Meadoway considers including offset skate trails, skate dots and/or skatable features.
Why?
In recent years, the popularity of skateboarding and the use of skateparks has exploded. Covid saw a
further increase in popularity with skateboarding being an individual outdoor activity & since
the 2020 Summer Olympics, requests for information to The Skatepark Project have risen 700%
(The Skatepark Project, formerly known as The Tony Hawk Foundation, provides Skatepark Advocacy
support and skatepark grants). Canadian construction companies who specialize in the Design and
Building of Concrete Skateparks can not keep up with the demand.
Skateparks possess the unique characteristic of being able to fit into an available space compared
to other sports which usually require a rectangular court. There are several Skate Trails & Skate Dots
around the GTA which are very popular. The Skate Trail in Markham is approx 60m long and features 2
obstacles, a multi-ledge and a Flat Rail/wall ride ledge with a key-hole gap. The Trail runs parallel and
separated from the walking trail in Ada Mackenzie Park. A skate dot in Aurora keeps it simple with
a flat rail and 40cm high ledge. The simplicity of these spots means any qualified general contractor
could build them.
Please find attached some examples of Skate Trails.
Thank You on behalf of the Skatepark Users of Durham Region.
Scott Loyst
Founder - Pickering Skateparks Alliance
