@GregLehman No sites have been selected yet, but there is a skatespot being built as part of the new North East Scarborough Community Centre development
Please sign and share our petition to speed up the development of new skateparks. Last years petition worked and we got the budget for skateparks increased by $600,000. Lets keep up the pressure. Link in bio. https://t.co/3OUZoHwvua
ON THE COVER: The city is looking for a new permanent skateboarding pad location within Christie Pits due to the popularity of the seasonal DIY skatepad in Sid Smith rink. See the full story in our next edition.
Moving ahead with consultation and planning over the winter with hopes to bring to life in Spring. Demand in west end particularly high this year and next due to construction at two other skate parks.
After 4 years of hard work, one of our most anticipated projects has finally been lit up💡. This was a TSC initiative with lots of help and support from the skateboarding community. Big shout out to TSC staff ey_pep… https://t.co/5uDhZBJRcz
Good news! The new lights at Ashbridges Bay Skate Park will be turned on tonight. Thanks @TorontoPFR for getting this done so quickly and thanks to @TSC416 for their advocacy and support! 🛹
@PaulaFletcherTO@TorontoPFR Awesome. Good timing for the hot summer weather and Go Skateboarding Day on June 21st. Thank you for your support. We couldn't have done it without you.
📢 Good news for Ashbridges Bay Skateboard Park 🛹
The contractor will complete the light pole and conduit installation this week, and the park will reopen to the public by the weekend. They will try to remove fencing or create an opening to allow for entry. @TSC416
Work is starting on the installation of new lights at Ashbridges Bay Skate Park. Signs will be posted and the skate park will be closed during this work, which will take about 7 weeks (weather permitting). Thanks @TorontoPFR and @TSC416! 🛹
More than 850 park amenities are being re-opened across the City, including skate parks, basketball courts, and picnic shelters.
No team sports are permitted and physical distancing will still be enforced. Please enjoy the nice weather safely! More info - https://t.co/q3swOtTEPO
Nothing better than seeing a long fought for project begin to take shape. Construction fencing is now up for the installation of lights at the Ashbridges Bay Skatepark. We will post updates as the project moves… https://t.co/IvtX6lSFly
Please be patient, skateparks are still closed. We are waiting for clarification as to when skateparks will officially re-open. We may have an update this afternoon. https://t.co/ng6BNGnull