2018-March-7
Rate the Griffin Skatepark:
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Features
One of the earliest Canadian skateparks, Griffin is a concrete snake run ending in a bowl
Location
Next to the William Griffin Rec Centre at 851 West Queens Road
Parking available in a lot to the east of the Griffin Bowl.
Nearby:
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Video
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Papaya Boarder takes us on his bike journey to Griffin before showingthe Bowl. He arrives at the skatepark at about 3:23.
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2018-March-4
Rate the CoopersPark Skatepark:
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Location
Under the Cambie Street bridge in Coopers’ Park
Limited on street parking on Marinaside Cr.
Skate to Coopers on paved paths
Take Davie St. South from Pacific Blvd., turn left at the traffic circle
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2018-March-4
Rate the Kensington Skatepark:
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On the east side of Knght St. between E 33 Ave and E 37th Ave
Behind the Kensington Rec Centre & Pool
Bus Route 22, Northbound stop # 51338, Southbound stop #51303
Nearby:
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2018-March-4
Rate the Leeside Skatepark:
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Features
Leeside is an iconic Vancouver DIY skatepark named after Lee Matasi, a popular Vancouver skater and artist who was murdered in 2005. Here’s an excellent article about Lee and Leeside if you want to learn more .
Video: The Leeside Story:
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Location
In a former transit tunnel under the Cassiar St. Connector at the intersection of East Hastings St and Highway 1
Directions:
Go 1 block south from east Hastings on Windermere St.
Turn east on E Pender St. Go to the dead end
Turn left into the lane behind the Ecomm building.
Leeside will be straignt ahead
Limited parking in the laneway leading to Leeside
On street parking on East Pender. Don’t park in the access to the commercial building & Leeside.
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2018-March-3
Rate the Mount Pleasants Skatepark:
Note:
This skate spot in in a residential neighbourhood close to people’s homes. Please be respectful of the neighbours by not being loud, especially at night, and as usual please put garbage in the appropriate containers. There has been some controversy about the impact this skatespot would have on the community. Let’s make sure there are only positive outcomes for the neighbours!
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Features
3000 Sq Ft neighbourhood skate spot. Features include
Quarter pipe
Roll in
Banks
Ledges
Flat bar
Manny pad
Location
3161 Ontario St Vancouver
By the Mt. Pleasant Community Centre
Stores etc 2 blocks east on Main St.
Map
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