Cochrane Park is Clear
The word from Cochrane is that the park is clear, except for the deepest sections of the bowl. Here’s a little montage for the proof:
Millennium Park/LRT Update
Now that we know what’s going on with the Westside skatepark, it’s time to figure out what’s going on with Millennium Park with regards to the West LRT expansion.
According to the City of Calgary, “Through Millennium Park, the LRT will be above ground (elevated on piers) and will run on the north and west sides of the park.”
So the train will run just on the edge of what’s known as the “beginner” section of the skatepark, which is good news. Watch this video of the planned route to get a better idea:
Westside Skatepark Update
Some of you may have heard that the concrete skatepark at Westside Rec Centre is closing. Well, it’s true. The park will be closing this Fall to make room for the expansion of the LRT or C-train as many like to call it.
Westside realizes how important having a skatepark is and is working with the City on another park at their facility. Preliminary discussions indicate it will most likely be a “modular” park, similar to the ones built by American Ramp Company.
Obviously, replacing a permanent concrete skatepark with a modular park is not the ideal solution but in the long run it could help us Calgary skateboarders in our bid to get a new concrete park built.
Join C.A.S.E. and let us know what you think.
Skatepark Monitor Job
The City of Calgary is hiring monitors for Millennium Park and the mobile parks. It’s a fun job and you get paid to skate!
The job closes on April 3rd so there’s only a few days left to apply. Link here and scroll down to reference number 109768.
Millennium Park Clean Up
Spring is “officially” here but there is still a lot of snow at the skatepark. We’re planning to clean it up so that we’ll be able to skate as soon as possible. Come out and join us on April 18th when we shovel, ice-chop, sweep, mop, and do what it takes to get Mills back into skateable condition. There will be some give-aways from sponsors The Source, Element Skateboards, and C1RCA. Check the poster for details and bring your own shovels and brooms!
Millennium Park Update
It should come as no surprise that Millennium Park is still covered in snow. As of this afternoon though, the tub is completely clear and dry. The warm weather we’re in for this weekend should help melt some of the snow and it won’t be long until we see stuff like this going down: