Fernie’s skaters can grease up their wheels as the city gears up for the grand opening of the long-anticipated skate park.
Mayor Nic Milligan said people have already been enjoying what the new park has to offer.
“It’s an accessible, multi-wheel park. There’s been all sorts of users already,” said Milligan. “It looks amazing and clearly people are already using it.”
Construction was led by New Line Skateparks and started almost one year ago to the day, on May 15, 2023.
Milligan said he is happy to see the project completed.
“It’s a great facility, it’s an incredible amenity for our community. Our youth, users and skating community are excited,” said Milligan.
“There was a long process of engaging them to understand what they wanted and we incorporated their desires into the final product.”
The grand opening will go ahead on Thursday, May 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the skate park.
The event will have food, prizes, music and skateboard performances.
“The following day, we’ll be teaming up with the local shops and hosting a learn to skate session for beginners of all ages, genders and abilities with expert instructors and mentors,” said New Line Skateparks officials.
🎉The countdown is on!
🛹Only 6 more sleeps until we throw a big party to celebrate the grand opening of the new Skate Park!
👏Big thanks to New Line Skateparks for putting together this line-up of skaters! And to our local riding community and skate shops for their support AND for putting together some rad giveaways for the big event!
*spoiler alert – you don’t want to miss this PARTY!
🚨 We are one week away from the official grand opening of the Fernie Skatepark! 🚨
As a special treat, we are bringing in some rad skaters including Adam Hopkins Jayson Guenther Violet Whyte and Tom Nelner to join in with a crew of local rippers. Food, prizes, music and shredding in a beautiful mountain setting… what more could you ask for?
The following day, we’ll be teaming up with the local shops and hosting a learn to skate session for beginners of all ages, genders and abilities with expert instructors and mentors from @thecompoundyyc @academyskateboard @tigersskateclub @commitsnowskate and @edgeoftheworld.ca . Extra boards and helmets will be on site.
So stoked to join in and celebrate the amazing local community that made this incredible park and event possible!
Something going on in your part of the Kootenays you think people should know about? Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].
