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My 2015 Running Season
I had a lot of fun out on the trails this season. It is the first time I actually have data about all of those runs, however. It is nice to have an app on my phone that not only tracks the distance I run every time, but also records the time, my average pace,…
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Grimsby’s Memorial Skatepark
Shayne Armstrong Memorial Skatepark is located in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. It has all the typical ramps you would expect to see at an outdoor park. The ramps and obstacles are spread out nicely to allow a great flow when skateboarding. There are several ledges to do grind tricks on. There are three ramps here and…
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Strathroy Skatepark
Strathroy Skate Park was built by the local Optimist Club. It’s a nice park for little kids and those just starting out. It has a large bump in the middle of the park. Some skaters have added a few personal touches, including this box and this grind ledge. There is also a half-pipe. It doesn’t have…
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Laurier Woods Trail
This past weekend I was in North Bay and had the chance to get out for a trail run at Laurier Woods. It was absolutely beautiful. I wanted to share that with you. The trail had a lot of rocky sections and places where I needed to slow down or do some fancy footwork not…
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Mount Brydges Skatepark
The Mount Brydges Optimist Skatepark has been been a staple of the town for a number of years now. It has all the typical ramps and obstacles you would expect to find at one of these parks. The pyramid at the centre of the skatepark is short and great for beginners. The quarter-pipe is a…
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McLennan Skatepark – Kitchener
McLennan Park is located at 901 Ottawa Street South in Kitchener, Ontario and it is quite the place to visit for an afternoon of family fun. They have a leash-free dog park, a splash pad, basketball courts, a dirt bike course, a playground, and a great skateboard park. This is one of the few parks…
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Parkdale Arena Skatepark – Hamilton, Ontario
Right outside of the Pat Quinn Parkdale Arena in Hamilton, Ontario is a little gem of a skatepark. It has a nice quarter-pipe, some drop ledges, and a box to grind. This pyramid obstacle is a nice twist on the ever-present skatepark staple. The quarter-pipe is built perfectly. It’s not too steep, has a great…
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Delaware Lions Skatepark
The Delaware Lions Club has been working hard to bring a skatepark to the community for over a year now. This weekend, they officially opening the park. The mayor, members of parliament, the local hockey team, the fire department, and plenty of visitors were on hand to witness the grand opening ceremonies. The park is…
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Lions Skatepark Opening Next Week
The Delaware Lions Club has been working hard to bring a skatepark to the community. All the hard work pays off tomorrow when they unveil the park to the public for the first time. The London Skateboard Co-op will have its team on hand and perform a demo for the spectators. It all gets started…
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Kitchener Aud Skatepark
This skatepark is known affectionately as The Aud. Located outside of The Kitchener Auditorium, it is a nice place for both the experienced skateboarder and the novice. Here is a double-layered box, some grind rails and ledges, and a double camel hump. It’s a little hard to see the contour of it in this photo, but it…