Nanton Skatepark Open
UPDATE: The Nanton Skatepark is actually not open, according to their Facebook page:
Dalhouse Skate Church
Now that it’s getting cold out, Dalhousie Skate Church is once again providing an indoor place to skate this winter on Tuesday evenings. Click below for all the details:
Photos from New Skatepark in Lacombe
Lacombe is a about a one and a half hour drive from Calgary but from the photos below, it looks like the new park there is worth the drive. The #2 highway is getting to be a bit of a “skate highway” between Calgary and Edmonton with parks in Airdrie, Olds, Red Deer, Lacombe, and Leduc.
Music Video from Red Deer Skatepark
This is interesting:
Sylvan Lake’s Incline Skatepark Under Renovations
Currently the nearest public indoor skatepark to Calgary, Incline Industries in Sylvan Lake is undergoing renovations. Check out their Facebook page for updates. Rumour has it the new set up will be more skate-friendly.
Skatepark Murals
A recent article by Skaters for Public Skateparks put a spotlight on murals in skateparks and how they can clear up unsightly amateur graffiti. Here are some images from the article:
The cities of Edmonton and Winnipeg have taken similar initiatives at their parks, incorporating local artists:
Callingwood Plaza (Edmonton)
Plaza at The Forks in Winnipeg, MB