Oakville. Recreation and Culture
Service: Skateboard Parks
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3464 | Last Full Update: 09 Jun 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Town of Oakville skateboard parks are now open The town is now in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening framework More town amenities, programs and services are becoming available * some restrictions still in place * some amenities and facilities remain closed to the public Parks & Rec Guide * the town has transitioned to a paperless Parks, Recreation and Culture guide * programs.oakville.ca is a new web application that offers a more convenient and user-friendly recreation program search tool Visit website for the most current COVID-19 information ------------------------------------------------ **A new outdoor skateboard park in William Rose Park is under construction as of June 2020.** |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | ServiceOakville 905-845-6601; Glen Abbey Community Centre 905-815-5950; Iroquois Ridge Community Centre 905-338-4255 |
| Website | www.oakville.ca/culturerec/skateboard-parks.html |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TownofOakville LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/town-of-oakville/ RSS: www.oakville.ca/townhall/rss-feeds.html Twitter: twitter.com/townofoakville YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TownofOakvilleTV |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Funding | City / Town |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Town of Oakville skateboard parks are now open The town is now in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening framework More town amenities, programs and services are becoming available * some restrictions still in place * some amenities and facilities remain closed to the public Parks & Rec Guide * the town has transitioned to a paperless Parks, Recreation and Culture guide * programs.oakville.ca is a new web application that offers a more convenient and user-friendly recreation program search tool Visit website for the most current COVID-19 information ------------------------------------------------ Information on skateboard classes available in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Guide. * helmets are mandatory at skateboard parks * additional personal protective equipment such as wrist guards, elbow pads and knee pads are recommended * the use of BMX or mountain bikes is prohibited George Savage Park * 3200 George Savage Avenue (beside Oodenawi Public School) * 3,800 square foot park * includes a quarter pipe, flat ledge, flat bar, rooftop wedge to wedge and rooftop ledge, manual box and out-ledge combination and cantilevered turnaround banks Glen Abbey Park/Community Centre * 1415 Third Line * 3,500 square foot park built on concrete pad * includes several ramps, grind rails, a planter, grind box and jersey barrier Glenashton Park/Iroquois Ridge Community Centre * 1051 Glenashton Drive * 3,500 square foot park built on concrete pad * several ramps, a mini half pipe, a planter, a kinked grind rail, a grind box and stairs Shell Park * 3307 Lakeshore Road West * 14,000 square foot park * 26 cement ramps * open year round weather permitting * skateboard classes are offered in the Spring and Fall |
| Hours | 9 am-dusk |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Mailing Address | c/o Recreation and Culture Department Oakville Town Hall 1225 Trafalgar Rd Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Sports / Recreation |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Sports ; Other Sports ; Seasonal Sports |
| Service Categories | Skateboarding |
