CJ Skateboard Park and School

Having been fortunate to travel, see a lot of North American Skateparks; CJ is above ‘most’. Mainly due to the construction. A lot of parks (especially older ones) use cheaper materials, they get worn (not replaced/​fixed), so they essentially become ‘dangerous’. CJ spared no cost. A really impressive vert and mini section. I like the street section the best; great flow. They have hired some amazing staff; Alex, Helen, Mike to name a few… Very popular for summer and holiday camps. Only downside (more sign of the times than anything…) too many annoying scooters. Nobody over 16 should ride one; so you get a lot of kids darting around on those stupid pieces of metal/​plastic. Hard not to wish for more skate/​less scooter. Prices have also been raised; most parks I’ve visited cost around 8 – 10 bucks (USA), CJ often charges almost twice that amount. It’s a great thing for the city of Etobicoke (Toronto), be great to see another park or two pop up (competition is always nice). Most importantly the park is maintained, clean, safe. Can’t say that about a lot of skateparks. I’ve visited parks in St Louis/​Philly recently and they don’t even sweep (dangerous), so CJ is refreshing and much appreciated.