Newmarket Outdoor Skate Park - Final Concept Design
Thank you to the 400+ participants that provided their feedback on what they wanted to see at Newmarket's first outdoor skatepark (located outside the Magna Centre) through our extensive public consultation process. Your feedback helped shape this unique and first in Newmarket outdoor skatepark will become a fantastic facility that will provide more much-needed recreational opportunities for youth to exercise, be outdoors and have fun.
Video the video below to see some highlights of the outdoor skatepark:
The outdoor skatepark will include a variety of skate features to accommodate junior to advanced riders and provide learning opportunities to all users and age groups. Some main features include:
- A junior area with a small quarter pipe, manual pad, flatbar and a bank to curb
- A central sculptural turn-around quarter pipe
- Five set with hubba and rail
- Wedge to wedge gap / table top
- Asymmetrical quarter pipe hip
- Slappy bank to curb
- Mellow down rail, out ledge, out rail and manual pad
- Eight set with rail and bank
- Small quarter pipe
- Multi-depth flow bowl with extension and pump roller
In addition to the skatepark features, the proposed amenities include gathering areas, shade sails, picnic tables, benches, landscaping features, bike racks, and a water bottle fill station.
View the final design concept site plan for more information on what is planned for the park.
With the skatepark’s design revealed, next steps include tendering the project through a request for proposal, awarding the contract, construction of the skate park and the eventual opening which is anticipated for spring 2022.
QUESTIONS?
Please post your questions below or contact Eric Engman, 905-953-5300 ext. 2519 or email eengman@newmarket.ca