Skate Parks

The City of Kitchener owns and operates two facilities for boarders, rollers bladers and bikers - a permanent skate park at The Aud and the Doon Skatium, a mobile skate park.

The Aud Skatepark

Constructed in November of 1998, The Aud Skatepark is located at 400 East Avenue. It has many features to interest skateboarders, inline skaters and bicycle stunters.

The Skatepark features include a concrete pad, a bowl, a double camel's hump, a quarter pipe with a rail, a ramp with a grinding rail, a pyramid and a horizontal grinding rail.

The Skatepark can be used year round, depending on weather conditions, by all ages from 9 a.m. to dusk. However, it is not supervised and individuals use it at their own risk.

To reduce this risk and ensure all participants enjoyment and safety, all users are asked to observe the following:

	"Wear the Gear" - helmet, elbow and knee pads.
	Dry surfaces are safer. Wet or icy conditions are dangerous. Do not use the Skatepark when dangerous conditions exist.
	Take turns.
	Place all garbage in the containers provided.
	Inspect the Skatepark prior to using it to ensure safe conditions.
	Inform the department immediately of any damage or needed repairs: (519) 741-2529.

The City of Kitchener is not responsible for any losses, damages or injuries resulting from use of the Skatepark.

Telephone and washrooms are available at The Auditorium Complex.

For more information please call 519-741-2688.

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Doon Skatium

The mobile skate park was made possible thanks to the hard work of a number of groups and individuals in the Doon Pioneer Park area who wanted to provide fun, healthy, safe activities for youth in the community. The park opened in 2001 and was funded by the Doon Pioneer Park Community Association's Festival of Neighbourhoods grant, a Trillium Foundation grant, and donations from the City of Kitchener and the Southwest Optimists.

There are nine ramps in total, including a five-foot ¼ pipe ramp, a three-piece fly over box, two 2ft-kicker ramps, one grind box, and two grind rails. The trailer that carries it all also doubles as a hang out spot with music and snacks.

The park travels to a different community centre each week making it accessible to boarders from across the city. It is also available for weekend rental for community events.

Rental Costs	4 hrs	7hrs
Saturday	$300	$400
Sunday	$400	$500

Rental Includes:
1 tow to and from your sites, additional towing = $3.41 / km and subject to truck availability Supervision and first aid by two trained City of Kitchener seasonal youth staff.
For more information on renting the skate park, contact us at 519-741-2603. Kitchener City Hall P.O. Box 1118 7th Floor, Berlin Tower 200 King St West Kitchener, Ontario Fax: 519-741-2723 Cheques can be made out to the City of Kitchener Re: Doon Skatium (cheques must be received a minimum of one week prior to rental date). At least 2 weeks before your event, contact the Youth Coordinator to confirm the location and arrival time of the trailer by phoning 519-741-2603 or send an e-mail to youth@kitchener.ca. The Doon Skatium team would like to thank you in advance, for considering using our services and bringing the skatepark to young people in our community. If you have any questions, concerns, comments or ideas, please feel free to contact us for more information. Doon Skatium Sponsorship Opportunities Doon Skatium sponsors ensure that youth have a place of their own. The mobile skatepark travels to a different community centre each week making it accessible to boarders from across the city. Doon Skatium sponsors receive: Corporate identification on all promotional materials including, advertising, posters, and flyers distributed to community centres, schools and youth related businesses and agencies; Your business logo displayed on the mobile trailer that visits communities around the city all summer. Cost will be paid for by the sponsor. Download the Doon Skatium sponsorship package For more information about Doon Skatium sponsorship opportunities, contact: Breanna Pilon, Youth Services Coordinator, City of Kitchener PO Box 1118, 200 King St. W., Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 Tel: 519-741-2603 Email: youth@kitchener.ca

Mobile Skatepark Schedule

The mobile skate park operates June 22 - Sept 11, Monday – Friday from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at various locations – see schedule below.

Mon. to Thurs. Community Centre

June 22 – 25 Forest Heights

June 29 – July 2 Doon Pioneer Park (Closed July 1)

July 6 – 9 Country Hills

July 13 – 16 Centreville-Chicopee

July 20 – 23 Chandler Mowat

July 27 – 30 Victoria Park - Park Street/Devon Street Parking Lot

Aug 4 – 6 Doon Pioneer Park (Closed Aug 3)

Aug 10 – 13 Country Hills

Aug 17 – 20 Kingsdale

Aug 24 – 27 Forest Heights

Aug 31 – Sept 3 Doon Pioneer Park

Sept 8 – 11 Bridgeport (5-8 p.m.)

Every Friday Community Centre

June 26 – Sept 4 Doon Pioneer Park