Skateboard Amenities Strategy
We are now wrapping up our citywide Skateboard Amenities Strategy called CitySkate. The Strategy plans to shape a long range plan for improving the skateboard facilities within our park system in addition to finding opportunities for skateboarding (and other small wheeled sports) in public spaces within the city.
The Skateboard Amenities Strategy is guided by VanPlay, Vancouver’s Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan, which represents a strong commitment to equitable delivery of excellent parks and recreation opportunities, including improving access to and availability of skateboard amenities.
Over the course of the project, we completed two main phases of public engagement. Phase 1 was completed in June 2021 and results can be found in the documents tab. The Phase 2 survey was live from October 12 - November 8, 2021 and sought feedback on potential skate amenity location across the City.
Results from this survey are available in the documents tab on the right side of this page. The final Strategy and recommendations will be posted in June 2022.
Videos
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Uytae Lee explores the relationship between skateboarders and the city of Vancouver since the early 1960’s. Join Uytae as they trace Vancouver’s often-rocky relationship with skateboarding and its contrasting position hosting successful professional and amateur contests, alongside a growing and diverse user group. This video profiles the benefits of skateboarding, its rich history, and importance in animating public spaces, while digging into the current efforts to plan for future skate amenities.
