As we mentioned back in February, the Genesis Centre in Calgary’s northeast will be the site of another outdoor concrete skatepark in the city. Plans are for summer 2017 construction.
The design concept for the new park will be on display at the Genesis Centre, 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE from April 24-29. There will also be an open house info session on April 26 from 6pm-9pm at the Genesis Centre, with city staff on site to answer any questions.
You’ve probably seen the slam section from the Toy Machine video “Welcome to Hell”. The D.R.I. song “Do the Dream” was featured:
We’re giving away two tickets to see D.R.I. at Marquee on April 24. Check out our Instagram feed or click the image for details. Thanks to Concertworks for making it happen!
UPDATE DUE TO WEATHER: The skatepark at Westside Rec Centre will open on May 1 May 3. Click the image to learn about their programming options.
The expanded City of Calgary Mobile Skatepark program is starting up next week. Check their website for hours as they vary by season.
It’s free to use the parks and both helmets and waivers are required. There are three indoor locations this year, which is great for rainy days.
| Dates | Locations |
|---|---|
| April 18 – May 11 | Murray Copot Arena (6727 Centre St NW) INDOOR PARK |
| June 2 – July 13 | Shouldice Arena (1515 Home Rd NW) INDOOR PARK |
| June 15 – July 2 | Richmond Knob Hill Community Association (2433 26 Ave SW – outdoor rink) |
| June 17 – July 3 | Sandstone MacEwan Community Association (300 8120 Beddington Blvd NW – outdoor rink) |
| June 30 – Aug 31 | Repsol Sports Centre (2225 Macleod Trail S – parking lot) |
| July 5 – 16 | Genesis Centre of Community Wellness (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE – parking lot) |
| July 4 – 24 | Optimist Arena (5020 26 Ave SW) INDOOR PARK |
| July 6 – 19 | Millrise Community Association (14808 Millrise Hill SW – outdoor rink) |
| July 8 – 23 | Braeside Community Association (11024 Braeside Dr SW – outdoor rink) |
| July 18 – 20 | Vivo for Healthier Generations (11950 Country Village Link NE – east side parking lot) |
| July 15 – 26 | Applewood Community Association (66 Applestone Park SE – outdoor rink) |
| July 21 – Aug 3 | McKenzie Lake Community Association (16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE – outdoor rink) |
| July 25 – Aug 10 | Canyon Meadows Community Association (844 Cantabrian Dr SW – outdoor rink) |
| July 26 – Aug 7 | Valleyridge Community Association (61 Valley Woods Way NW – outdoor rink) |
| July 28 – Aug 9 | Falconridge/Castleridge Community Association (95 Falshire Dr. NE – outdoor rink) |
| Aug 1 – 28 | Hidden Valley Community Association(10504 Hidden Valley Drive NW – outdoor rink) |
| Aug 5 – 17 | Cranston Residents Association (11 Cranarch Rd SE – outdoor rink) |
| Aug 9 – 22 | Bowness Community Association (7904 43 Ave NW – parking lot) |
| Aug 11 – 23 | Winston Heights Community Association (520 27 Ave NE – parking lot) |
| Aug 12 – 24 | North Glenmore Park Community Association (2231 Longridge Dr SW – parking lot) |
| Aug 19 – 30 | Douglas Quarry Community Association (#160 11520 24th St SE – outdoor rink) |
| Aug 24 – Sept 5 | Inglewood Community Association (1740 24 Ave SE – outdoor rink) |
| Aug 26 – Sept 7 | Tuxedo Community Association (202 29th Ave NE – parking lot) |
| Sept 1 – 14 | Willowridge Community Association (680 Acadia Dr SE – outdoor rink) |
| Sept 2 – 14 | Westgate Community Association (4943 8th Ave SW – outdoor rink) |
CASE Co-chair, Zev Klymochko, and Ward 8 City councillor Evan Woolley are presenting “Skate the City” a Jane’s Walk tour that will take attendees through downtown Calgary from both a skateboarding and a municipal perspective.
Jane’s Walks are guided free guided tours that are held all over the world to honour Jane Jacobs, the urbanist famous for her work in New York and Toronto.
Click the image below for event info:
Rob Thorpe’s fourth Calgary skate video, 4 Down (2005), is now on our Vimeo page. Please watch, enjoy, and share!
4 Down from Calgary Skateboarding on Vimeo.