Skateboard
There are some amazing skateboard parks just waiting to be discovered. I love coming across a new one. Every time I do, I document it here. Hopefully, you will find a new park to skate in the process.
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Hagersville Skatepark
I stumbled across this skatepark last weekend. I wasn’t looking for a new spot to skate so it’s a good thing that I keep my skateboard in my trunk for occasions such as this one. I like the arch of this quarter-pipe. It’s also a nice height. There are plenty of places to do grind…
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Parkhill Skatepark Tour
Last week, I happened to be driving through Parkhill, Ontario and stumbled upon this amazing skatepark. Let’s go on a visual tour of it now. Parkhill Libro Skateboard Park is located at 269 McLeod Street in Parkhill, Ontario. This park has plenty of obstacles, some unique features, and a great flow. This brick-wall quarter-pipe ramp…
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A Repurposed Tennis Court Becomes a Skatepark
An old and unused tennis court is the perfect place to build a new skatepark. I have never seen anything like this before. But it is a great idea, don’t you think? This park is located in Mount Pleasant, Ontario and it has quite a few nice features. I like the orange and blue colour…
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Old School Skateboarding with Rodney Mullen
“Rodney Mullen, who three decades ago invented many of the tricks on which modern skateboarding is based, steps inside fashion photographer Steven Sebring’s revolutionary 360 studio for his first major release of footage in 12 years, including several never seen before moves.” Music by Dhani Harrison Steven Sebring: http://sebringrevolution.com/ Rodney Mullen is a pioneer of…
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Ward Indoor Skatepark and Shop
Ward Skatepark and Shop is located at 199 Victoria Rd S, Guelph, ON. It is a warehouse style indoor facility with tons of great ramps and obstacles. It is open year-round and offers membership and daily use passes. This is a really nice half-pipe. This is truly a mini-ramp. I love it! There are all…
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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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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…