The Capital Regional District's(CRD) Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) is engaging the community in developing a concept design for the Sooke Skate Park renewal project.
The Sooke Skate Park was built in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Sooke and is currently operated by SEAPARC Recreation. It has reached end-of-life and is identified as a priority in the 2015-2030 SEAPARC Strategic Plan.
Funds have been allocated to complete a concept design which, once complete, will provide a plan for future development and upgrades to the Sooke Skate Park and identify unique features that will enhance user experience.
We have 2 concept designs that we received feedback on
Update December 1, 2024:
In early 2024, the Capital Regional District's SEAPARC Commission started completing a concept design project for Sooke Skate Park, as the park has reached its end of life. After thorough review of the project findings, it has been determined that current condition of the park is unsafe for continued use and as such will be closed to the public until the spring of 2025 when the renewal project is anticipated to begin.
There are significant safety concerns including gaps and cracks between the steel and concrete. There is surface area degradation, concrete chipping and rough concrete that exists in multiple areas of the park, and dimensioning of specific obstacles poses significant risk which has rendered many areas of the park unusable and/or dangerous.
The Sooke Skate Park was built in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Sooke and since that time, the park has been an integral recreation amenity in the community. The concept design project provided SEAPARC with a plan that represents the community's desire for creating a unique park with elements suitable for all ages and stages on the existing park site. SEAPARC is committed to seeing the renewal project through to completion to ensure this much loved and well used park can be enjoyed for many years to come. "While we are disappointed that the park must temporarily close, our number one priority is having safe facilities, and revitalizing the skate park is a high priority" said SEAPARC Manager, Melanie Alsdorf.
The Sooke Skate Park renewal project will be supported through an alternative approval process in the spring of 2025. If approval is received, then SEAPARC can proceed with the technical design and build, with the potential for some fundraising opportunities to enhance the features of the park. The paper work to initiate the alternative approval process has been submitted.
The final concept design with 3D renderings will be available soon.
Update September 16, 2024:
Thank you to everybody who participated in our design workshop, initial survey, design presentation and/or concept design feedback survey. The input and support for this project has been fantastic! The next step will be for the consultant to modify the design based on the recent feedback received to finalize the concept design. The intention will be to incorporate as much feedback as possible within our current budget and site topography.
We have received Commission and Board approval to proceed with an alternative approval process to allow borrowing to move this project forward. If we receive this approval from the community, we will be able to proceed with the technical design and build, as well as fundraising/sponsorship to add some additional features, such as more lighting and a covered area.
The Capital Regional District's(CRD) Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) is engaging the community in developing a concept design for the Sooke Skate Park renewal project.
The Sooke Skate Park was built in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Sooke and is currently operated by SEAPARC Recreation. It has reached end-of-life and is identified as a priority in the 2015-2030 SEAPARC Strategic Plan.
Funds have been allocated to complete a concept design which, once complete, will provide a plan for future development and upgrades to the Sooke Skate Park and identify unique features that will enhance user experience.
We have 2 concept designs that we received feedback on
Update December 1, 2024:
In early 2024, the Capital Regional District's SEAPARC Commission started completing a concept design project for Sooke Skate Park, as the park has reached its end of life. After thorough review of the project findings, it has been determined that current condition of the park is unsafe for continued use and as such will be closed to the public until the spring of 2025 when the renewal project is anticipated to begin.
There are significant safety concerns including gaps and cracks between the steel and concrete. There is surface area degradation, concrete chipping and rough concrete that exists in multiple areas of the park, and dimensioning of specific obstacles poses significant risk which has rendered many areas of the park unusable and/or dangerous.
The Sooke Skate Park was built in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Sooke and since that time, the park has been an integral recreation amenity in the community. The concept design project provided SEAPARC with a plan that represents the community's desire for creating a unique park with elements suitable for all ages and stages on the existing park site. SEAPARC is committed to seeing the renewal project through to completion to ensure this much loved and well used park can be enjoyed for many years to come. "While we are disappointed that the park must temporarily close, our number one priority is having safe facilities, and revitalizing the skate park is a high priority" said SEAPARC Manager, Melanie Alsdorf.
The Sooke Skate Park renewal project will be supported through an alternative approval process in the spring of 2025. If approval is received, then SEAPARC can proceed with the technical design and build, with the potential for some fundraising opportunities to enhance the features of the park. The paper work to initiate the alternative approval process has been submitted.
The final concept design with 3D renderings will be available soon.
Update September 16, 2024:
Thank you to everybody who participated in our design workshop, initial survey, design presentation and/or concept design feedback survey. The input and support for this project has been fantastic! The next step will be for the consultant to modify the design based on the recent feedback received to finalize the concept design. The intention will be to incorporate as much feedback as possible within our current budget and site topography.
We have received Commission and Board approval to proceed with an alternative approval process to allow borrowing to move this project forward. If we receive this approval from the community, we will be able to proceed with the technical design and build, as well as fundraising/sponsorship to add some additional features, such as more lighting and a covered area.
