Opening of a new multi-functional and unique skateboarding space at the corner of Rue de Lorimier and Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est

MONTRALAnd June 28, 2023 /CNW/ – Lamairesse of Montreal and Phil Marieand Valerie Blunt, County Counsellor Mary and a member of the Executive Committee of the City of Montreal, Sophie Muziroll, today alongside the Montreal Skating Society, a multifunctional space that allows the practice of this sport at the corner of Avenue De Lorimier and Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est. This space is also designed to be an accessible space for all residents.

We are very proud to offer quality infrastructure that will directly contribute to improving the quality of life in the region, especially among the youth. We can already see that the complete makeover of the mount attracts many new skaters. We would like to thank the Association de Skateboard de Montral, which advised our specialists in the implementation of this project, which meets the best practices of skateboarding and is the envy of skateboarders all over the world, said the mayor of the city of Montreal and the district Phil MarieValley Planet.

Montreal’s ski community has every reason to celebrate the transformation of this location into the city center. By becoming a multifunctional space, it contributes to defining Montreal culture by modifying the way people engage with the city. my colleague Charles Deschamps I believe the great result will exceed the expectations of sports fans here and abroad.” David Bouthillier of Montreal Skateboard Association.

The new multi-purpose area represents an investment of approximately $2.7 million and is designed according to an urban model with spaces for exercise and relaxation and enhanced with greenery. The old concrete surface has been replaced by a smooth granite surface of 900 square metres. Among other things, the space consists of a vast flat area to allow smooth circulation of snowboarders and modules to practice different techniques.

We are proud to offer such a space in the heart of Center Sud, a densely populated neighbourhood. In addition to catering to the needs of snowboarders, the space fits in perfectly with the environment as well as many major investments that our management is making in this sector in order to provide a high quality living environment,” Sophie Muzirollmember of the district city council St. Mary’s region Phil Marie Responsible for transportation and mobility in the Executive Committee of the City of Montreal.

The new multi-purpose ski area is easily accessible from the Papineau metro station, as well as through the multi-purpose track located on De Maisonneuve Est. Open every day until 11 pm.

Source Montreal City – Borough Phil Marie

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