The Skateboard Strategy provides tools and recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan for guiding future investment in skateboarding infrastructure.
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At-a-Glance
The Skateboard Strategy provides recommendations in three core areas.
Skatepark Planning
- guide capital planning, design and construction of skateparks
- assess the need for indoor skateboard facilities
- explore ways to use existing facilities for skateboarding
- consider upgrading amenities for skateparks during park state-of-good-repair audits
Engagement
- develop a program model for City-run skateboarding programs
- work with the Toronto Skateboarding Committee to support youth in civic and community engagement and leadership
- work with partners to integrate street art into existing and new skateparks using a youth engagement approach
Promotion & Marketing
- use social media and other channels to increase visibility of skateboard parks and programming
- create partnerships to explore opportunities for skateboard events
- promote Toronto as a skateboarding destination
- explore a pilot project to allow permitting of a limited number of skateparks
