Antigonish Skatepark
Antigonish Skatepark opened in November 2019 and is at 42 West St. in Antigonish. This build was a coordinated the effort involving the Town of Antigonish, The Municipality of the County of Antigonish, St. F.X University and local Antigonish Businesses and the citizens of Antigonish.
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We wanted our park to be front and center in the public so it would have the most eyes on it and we want to celebrate and showcase Antigonish athletes and youth. It's in a highly visible area, close to the schools, close to food and water and is 11,000 sq/ft with lots of green space and benches surrounding the park.
Pro Demo Day 2025
The Antigonish Skatepark has hosted 3 Professional Skateboard Demos that have been presented by Next Level Skateboard Shop and funded by the Town & County of Antigonish and local business in Antigonish. Demo Day 2025 we had Canadian Olympian Micky Papa and Mike Piwowar.
Pro Demo Day 2023
The Antigonish Skatepark has hosted 3 Professional Skateboard Demos that have been presented by Next Level Skateboard Shop and funded by the Town & County of Antigonish and local business in Antigonish. Demo Day 2023 was our second Canada Day Demo and we had Canadian Professionals TJ Rogers and Will Marshall
Pro Demo Day 2022
The Antigonish Skatepark has hosted 3 Professional Skateboard Demos that have been presented by Next Level Skateboard Shop and funded by the Town & County of Antigonish and local business in Antigonish. Demo Day 2022 was our first Pro Demo on Canada Day and we had Jeremy Leabres and Jordan Powell from Califonia.
Heartland
Tour
Nova Scotia
Antigonish Skatepark
Hosts Heartland Tour
The HEARTLAND TOUR is a public awareness and engagement campaign presented annually by the Cardiac Cycle Society of Nova Scotia. Our team of volunteers works with private and public partners, community leaders and people like you to encourage Nova Scotians to choose a more physically active lifestyle.
We are a Nova Scotia registered not-for-profit society that is volunteer-led and operated. 2025 is our 19th year offering free, community-based opportunities for people to get out for a day and discover the joy of physical activity.
Get moving, stay well!
Go Skate Day
Go Skateboarding Day is an event created by Don Brown, formerly IASC Marketing Director and co-created with Per Welinder who wanted a day for the global skate community to all ride together and elevate the energy of skateboarding around the world. International Association of Skateboard Companies.
Antigonish Skatepark
Citizen Roles
President & Founder
Jason Mason
jason@nextlevelskateboards.com
Vice President
Brenda Finnigan
Secretary
Riley Traboulsee
Treasurer
Sophia Finnigan
Director
Tony Cotie
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Director
Caleb Porter
About Us
We did it!
The Antigonish Skatepark is now open. Thank you to the local Antigonish businesses that donated to the skatepark. Your contributions really made the difference.
Shop local because they support local.
Contact Us
Office:
Jason Mason - President
Tel: 902-863-4SK8
Tel: 902-863-4758
Tel: 604-617-9975​
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jason@nextlevelskateboards.com
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Antigonish, NS
Social and Economic effects of a professionally designed skatepark
Social Benefits:
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Skateparks provide a physical activity for kids not interested in traditional team sports.
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Community skateparks provide a safe and challenging place for skaters of all levels to develop as athletes.
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Skateboarding and BMX are two of the fastest growing activities in the United States with more than 14 million participants.
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Public Skateparks help get kids “off the streets” and into a safe place. Without a public skatepark, the kids are forced to play in the streets.
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Creating a community skatepark will help minimize damage skaters do to public and private property.
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For example, In the City of Calgary, 75% of 24 communities surveyed after the skatepark opened, reported a significant reduction in the “street” skate problem. Eliminating the need for police and official time used to respond to and report on skating issues.
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A great professionally designed and built skatepark acts as an extension of the local skateboarders specific needs. The skaters build a sense of ownership by participating in design conversations skatepark company.
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Public skateparks provide healthy activity for kids and help eliminate boredom and drug use. Youth addiction services have identified the most common reason for drug use is boredom.
Economic Benefits:
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Skateparks help create the need for quality skateboard shops. This helps bring new jobs and tax revenue to the community.
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Skateparks help create new skateboard teaching and instructional jobs.
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The community should set up skateboard lessons and camps to help teach beginner through experienced riders.
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This creates a winning environment for the skaters, instructors and community
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A professionally designed skatepark will attract out-of-town visitors to spend money within the community.
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“It actually becomes a draw for your community if you have a good skatepark. Skaters want to come and try it. Never underestimate the power of a teenager to sway his or her parents’ travel plans! -Patti Ferguson, City Administrator for Armstrong, BC,
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A public skatepark makes the community appear to be invested in the youth and active lifestyles. This will attract new residents to your community.
Credit: californiaskateparks.com
