The Halifax Skatepark Coalition - Spectrum Skatepark Creations

Project Description
The Halifax Skatepark Coalition (HSC) is working toward
the 2006 opening of a new, world-class skateboarding park
for the youth of metro Halifax. The park, now well into
the planning stage and with the support of our HRM Parks
& Recreation Department, will be located on the current
site of the skateboarding “bowl” on the triangle section of
the Halifax Commons. A company with a history of top
quality skateparks, Spectrum Designs has been tasked to
oversee all aspects of the park and construction.
Spectrum Designs is the recognized leader in Skatepark
construction in Canada. Projected total cost for the project is
currently estimated at $500,000. This represents a significant
investment and effort to meet local recreational needs.
A Community-led Project
This unique involvement of youth, their supporters,
and parents (some of whom are still avid skateboarders) on
a common project, provides enormous potential not only
for healthy, dynamic and fit community development,
but also the opportunity to promote a sport with a firm
commitment to safety.
The HSC is reaching out to the community and local
businesses, seeking to expand the stakeholder base for
financial and other support. The Skatepark will serve also as
a facility for alternate events as required by the community
(authority and maintenance of the park will reside with the
HRM’s Recreation Department once it is completed).
Sponsorship Opportunities FOR CORPORATE PARTNERS
INTRODUCTION
Our current Skatepark is limited
in its scope and ability range.
It needs needs significant
improvements.
The Halifax Skatepark Coalition
The HSC came together for this goal in response to a
demonstrated need by local youth for improved recreation
facilities. Skateboarding has exploded across North America
in recent years, particularly with the rise of such youth heroes
as Tony Hawk, a professional skateboarder. There are now
over 900,000 skateboarders in Canada, as compared to only
200,000 Canadians who participate in organized hockey*.
The enduring draw of skateboarding for youth indicates to
us that the project will have “legs” and continue to be a core
facility for recreation on peninsular Halifax.
A well-designed Skatepark provides a controlled place
to skateboard, roller-blade and bike in a comfortable
safe environment. It tends to eliminate tension between
youth and local business owners, by diverting youth from
commercial and school zones to a recreational zone. Our
organization has been actively promoting safe skateboarding
as a healthy, family-oriented activity for nearly a decade. In
its previous incarnation, those who make up the HSC today
were behind the construction of the original skateboarding
“bowl” at the Halifax Commons. We have a history of being
able to do the job, and do it well with strong community
support.
The HSC is a registered, non-profit organization,
Registry of Joint Stocks # 3087593.
* Statistics Canada 2001
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