The City is adding a new skatepark in Confederation Park and is engaging the community to help determine its design. The skatepark will be located just south of the existing tennis courts, near the centre of the park. To make space for the new skatepark, the existing beach volleyball courts will be relocated slightly west, closer to Amberjack Boulevard.

  • Late 2024 to Early 2025: Hire a design team
  • Spring 2025: Community Engagement Phase 1
  • Summer 2025: Community Engagement Phase 2
  • Fall 2025: Community Engagement Phase 3
  • Early 2025 to Early 2026: Design development
  • Summer 2026: Construction starts, existing volleyball courts close
  • Late 2026: Construction complete, skatepark opens and volleyball courts reopen at new location in the park

The timeline is subject to change.

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Level of Engagement

This project has been classified as a Collaborate project based on the International Association of Public Participation Spectrum. This means we aim to partner with the public and stakeholders to identify preferred skate styles and features, develop design options and identify a preferred skatepark design.

In this phase of the community engagement process, the City and the design consultant engaged with community members, including the Skatepark Champions to develop an overall vision for the skatepark, which will guide the development of design options in Community Engagement Phase 2.

Draft Guiding Principles

Based on community feedback gathered in this phase and informed by the Toronto Skateboard Strategy, the guiding principles listed below were developed.

The design for the new skatepark at Confederation Park should prioritize the following.

Good flow

Ensure sufficient space for comfortable and optimal movement between features, with features arranged to allow repetition and progression.

Progression and Variety

Include a mix of street and transition elements with varying heights and difficulty levels to offer progressively harder challenges.

Comfort and community

Provide supporting amenities such as shade, lighting for evening use and seating for skaters and spectators.

Quality surface and materials

Use smooth concrete finishes and materials designed for longevity and performance.

Skatepark Champions

This phase also involved recruiting a team of Skatepark Champions to guide the project and collaborate with designers and the local community in developing the skatepark design. The Champions are skateboarders of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, with members aged 12 to 48. The recruitment process aims to assemble a diverse team that is representative of the local community.

Community Engagement Meetings and Events

April 2025

Online Survey

From April 14 to 28, an online survey collected input from 242 respondents about preferences for the skate styles and features of the new skatepark.

  • 81 per cent of respondents said they were interested in the project because they are skateboarders
  • 19 per cent as local residents
  • 13 per cent as parents/guardians of skatepark users
  • Seven per cent as BMX riders
  • Six per cent as rollerskaters or rollerbladers
  • Five per cent as scooter riders

Respondents could select multiple reasons, so totals exceed 100 per cent.

Key feedback from skateboarders follows.

Terrain styles feedback
  • Overall, 41 per cent of skaters preferred transition terrain, 28 per cent preferred street terrain and 31 per cent liked both equally.
  • 38 per cent of skaters preferred open flow transition terrain, 37 per cent preferred enclosed transition terrain and 22 per cent liked both equally.
  • 51 per cent of skaters preferred flowing street terrain, 21 per cent liked both equally, and 17 per cent preferred technical street terrain.
Features feedback
  • Preferred transition terrain features included:
    • Bowl (73 per cent)
    • Mini ramp (68 per cent)
    • Spine (43 per cent)
    • Bank ramp (40 per cent)
    • Quarter pipe (39 per cent)
    • Pump track (31 per cent)
    • Roll-in (29 per cent),
    • Hip ramp (29 per cent)
    • Halfpipe (26 per cent)
  • Preferred street terrain features included:
    • Ledge (58 per cent)
    • Flat rail (51 per cent)
    • Manual pad (48 per cent)
    • Pyramid (43 per cent)
    • Stairs (36 per cent)
    • Flat ground or open space (34 per cent)
    • Up gap or euro gap (33 per cent)
    • Gap (32 per cent)
    • A-frame (31 per cent)
    • Fun box (25 per cent)
  • Repeated comments suggested adding a pool block, pole jam or slappy curb.
  • Design features skaters felt would benefit beginners included:
    • Progressive features (72 per cent)
    • Smaller features or obstacles (57 per cent)
    • Flat ground or open space (42 per cent)
    • Ledges or curbs (39 per cent)
    • Quarter pipes (32 per cent)
  • Repeated comments suggested adding a small-bowl or mini-ramp for beginners.

Additional repeated comments to make the new skatepark welcoming and accessible included requests for shade, lighting (which will be provided) and spectator seating outside skating areas. Washrooms and drinking fountains were also requested and are available at Centennial Recreation Centre.

March 2025

Skateboard Champions Meeting

On March 6, the project team met with the Skatepark Champions virtually. The discussion primarily focused on the four skateparks closest to Confederation Park (Neilson Park, Ellesmere Park, Fundy Bay Park and Cross Roads Skatepark at the Port Union Community Recreation Centre), with some discussion about the Champions’ other favourite skateparks in the Toronto area.

Champions discussed what they liked about these parks, what they would change and made suggestions for the skate styles and features that should be considered for the new skatepark at Confederation Park.

Repeated feedback about themes about layout included

  • Ensuring good flow with well-spaced, varied features that support progression
  • Prioritizing simplicity and quality over quantity
  • Including some flat ground space
  • Considering separate street and transition areas.

Champions suggested adding a unique skate feature that helps define the park’s identity and makes it a destination.

Recommended street terrain features included:

  • Long ledges
  • Mani pads with coping
  • Progressive stair obstacles
  • Slappy curbs
  • Rails
  • Hubbas

Recommended transition terrain features included:

  • Mini ramps
  • Different coping heights
  • Bowls
  • Flyouts
  • Roll-ins

Repeated themes about materials and surface included:

  • Ensuring a smooth concrete finish
  • Carefully considering drainage design
  • Using materials that resist chipping or cracking

Additional suggestions included:

  • Providing shade and seating for skaters and spectators
  • Creating space for community gatherings
  • Providing lighting for evening use
  • Considering trees which provide shade but won’t drop too many leaves in fall
  • Exploring the possibility of a roof over the skatepark

February 2025

Skateboard Champions Orientation Meeting

On February 12, the project team met with the Skatepark Champions virtually for an orientation meeting. The meeting included introductions, an overview of the project and the Skatepark Champions’ role, and a discussion of the group’s Terms of Reference.

January 2025

Skatepark Champions Application

From November 27, 2024, to January 2, 2025, community members could apply to become members of the project’s Skatepark Champions. The Champions will help guide the project and collaborate with designers and the local community to develop the skatepark design. The team will include skateboarders of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The City aimed to form a team as diverse and representative of the local community as possible.

In this phase of the community engagement process, the City and its design consultant will work off the outcomes of Community Engagement Phase 1 to develop two to three design options for the new skatepark. These designs will be presented to the community and Skatepark Champions for feedback and will be used to develop a preferred design for the skatepark.

The community engagement events anticipated in this phase include:

  • a Skatepark Champions meeting
  • a virtual public meeting or information session
  • an online survey

In this phase of the community engagement process, the City will share the preferred design with the community and Skatepark Champions. When the preferred design is confirmed, the project will move into the detailed design phase, where the design team will finalize the design by working through the technical details and drawings for the construction contractor.

The outcome of this phase is a refined preferred design.

The community engagement events anticipated in this phase include:

  • a Skatepark Champions meeting
  • a community pop-up event or open house

The decision to add a skatepark in Confederation Park is informed by the Skateboard Strategy and the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan. The City reviewed existing skatepark facilities across the city to identify areas where new or improved facilities are needed to enhance access to the activity city-wide.

Through this process, Scarborough-Guildwood was identified as an area lacking skatepark facilities. Confederation Park was selected as the best location for a skatepark in this Ward based on the following criteria:

  • Geographic location
  • Site characteristics, including adequate space and suitable topography
  • Available supporting amenities, including washrooms, parking lots and transit access
  • Demographics of the area, including the size of the child and youth population
  • Safety considerations, such as clear sightlines and proximity to other recreational amenities

The skatepark design will be developed in consultation with the community. Budget, site limitations and operational requirements will also be considered throughout the design process.

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A map showing the location of the new skatepark and the relocated volleyball court, described immediately after the image.

A map of Confederation Park that shows the proposed skatepark location and relocated volleyball courts near the middle of the park, south of Centennial Recreation Centre. The map includes surrounding streets: Ellesmere Road to the north, Dolly Varden Boulevard to the east, Brimorton Drive to the south, and Amberjack Boulevard to the west. Nearby landmarks include Bellmere Junior Public School and the park’s sports courts, playground, washroom, off-leash area, and parking lot.