Medicine Hat tests portable skate ramps at Jeffries Park through Oct. 12
The City is piloting temporary skate ramps and gathering feedback from both users and nearby residents before deciding on future recreation plans.
Portable skate ramps have been installed at the Jeffries Park Outdoor Rink in Medicine Hat as part of a limited-time pilot project running daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. between Oct. 1 and Oct. 12, with removal set for Oct. 13.
A community skate event, held in partnership with the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association, is planned for Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and will feature a Best Trick competition, prizes, and snacks and drinks.
Parks and Recreation staff will be on-site during the pilot's opening days and will make visits throughout the trial to answer questions and collect feedback. Users can scan QR codes at the park to complete a survey, while the City will also carry out sound monitoring, including baseline and peak-use readings, to gauge noise impacts on the surrounding area. A portable washroom will be on-site for the duration of the pilot.
The City notified nearby residents ahead of installation and shared contact information for concerns. A separate resident survey will open Oct. 14 and run for seven days. Input from both skaters and residents will help the City evaluate how portable skate amenities are used and shape future recreation decisions in Medicine Hat.
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