The City of North Bay invites all members of the community to participate in three upcoming workshops to learn more about the All-Wheel Park planned for the
Downtown Waterfront area and to contribute input into its design.
The City encourages all community members to attend this workshop, share their ideas, and actively participate in shaping the future of the All-Wheel Park.
The feedback received during these workshops will be used to help New Line finalize the preferred design. In addition to the workshops, residents and stakeholders will also have the opportunity to provide input through an online survey that will be launched alongside.
The All-Wheel Park, which will feature a skate park and pump track, will be constructed adjacent to the multi-use courts near the Peter Reid Transit Terminal. The pump track name comes from the pumping motion made with the upper and lower body as users ride around the track. The track is designed so the pumping motion maintains speed around the track without pedalling. Users can ride not only with bicycles but also with skateboards, longboards, skates, and scooters.
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“It’s exciting to see another project from the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan become real and take shape,” said Coun. Justine Mallah, the chair of community services. “The All-Wheel Park will be an accessible and inclusive space that will provide recreational opportunities for all age groups and abilities.”
The first workshop will be held at the North Bay Museum on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will be led by New Line Skateparks Inc., the company awarded the contract to design and build the facility.
The design phase of this project will span the next several months, with construction scheduled to commence in the spring.
Guided by consultations held during the creation of the Downtown Waterfront Master Plan and the City’s Parks Master Plan, the project is expected to cost approximately $1.6 million. It is being supported by the NOHFC, which is providing $801,198, and the Kiwanis Club of Nipissing, which is contributing $100,000.
Due to the specialized nature of this project, a design-build model, in which the design and the construction services are awarded to a single entity called the Design-Builder. The report states, "In this method, the Design-Builder will engage with the City and stakeholders to develop a design that meets community needs and the available budget. Once the design is finalized and accepted by the City, the contract proceeds into the construction services phase."
“The addition of the All-Wheel Park in this location will further enhance the Downtown Waterfront,” said Coun. Lana Mitchell, chair of infrastructure and operations. "This new outdoor recreational facility will provide skateboarders and pump-track enthusiasts of all ages a place to practice and enjoy their sport.”
