Sunday, 27 July 2025

Summer 2025 in Pickering

 Summer 2025 in Pickering

It's almost halfway though summer and here's what's happening.

- There was a skate comp announced for Canada Day, utilizing the mobile park. It was announced with 'Free Teen stuff' rules. IDK how it turned out.

- The mobile park/lessons staff is a good person and I hope to pick their brain next time I see them.

- The city has announced a second competition at the Rec Complex Skatepark but has 'forgotten' to tell me despite Rec/Cultural Services saying 'The recreation team is keen to continue working with you on future competitions'

I've been in talks with other locals about having our own jam at the West Shore Skate Spot at the same time.

WSSS - Down 4 Life

Seaton Rec Centre and Skatepark is on hold due to the ongoing tariff issues.

Finally, some good news.  Pickering is moving ahead with a new skatepark in the hydro corridor, north of Kingston Rd. The RFP is out now and some of the best skatepark builders are looking at it. (also crc)

It's actually been in the works for a while. 
I've seen a bunch of placeholder designs but the final design will be designed after locals input.



Another spot in Whitevale is in the planning stage.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Collingwood, Ontario

 Collingwood, Ontario

Collingwood Skatepark

Heritage Park.  21 High St.

Collingwood Pump Track

Old Village (Legion) Park

Parking on Ontario St.

Collingwood Pump Track

Collingwood Pump Track

Old Village (Legion) Park

Parking on Ontario St.

Really nice asphalt Pump Track by Transitions Bike Parks Inc.


Take a lap or two.







Thornton, ON

 Thornton, ON

Thornton Community Centre

246 Barrie St

Essa Township made a double deal for the Thornton Pump Track and the new Angus Skatepark & Pump Track in one RFP. 

What's up with putting PT's on grass. 




The imperfect lawn leads to larger gaps between modules.

It's gonna be interesting when the inside of the track needs to be mowed.




 

Monday, 21 July 2025

Hangar Jam 2025

Hangar Jam 2025 was a two day pop-up event held at Downsview Park in Toronto featuring Street Art, Breaking and a pop-up skatepark.
Despite sporting some major road rash from a slam the day before, I got a couple tricks while I watched friends and pros rip up the course.














Candid by Phillip Lee (@naram.l).  We laughed and asked to see the shot.

Amazing Skate Photo Exhibit by Norma Ibarra, Adam Reid & Johan Kim.








Best PK trick ever? Zach Ferguson by Norma Ibarra.