Trucks and Fins is a huge present to the whole skate community - not just for the skating people, but also for shops, builders and schools. Super easy to use and can't believe how complete it is.
Pascal Lieleg aka Official Bowlshit
The Marina Park Skate Plaza, situated along the revitalized waterfront of Thunder Bay, Ontario, is a 22,000-square-foot masterpiece that balances high-performance athletics with deep cultural storytelling. This facility was designed by New Line Skateparks in collaboration with Brook McIlroy and built by New Line Skateparks as part of the award-winning "Prince Arthur’s Landing" waterfront redevelopment. The project was the result of extensive collaboration between the City of Thunder Bay and the local youth community, aiming to create a destination that reflects the unique geography and spirit of Northern Ontario.
The park is thoughtfully divided into three primary zones—the Bowl, the Plaza, and the Entrance—each offering a distinct material palette and riding experience. A defining highlight of the facility is the completely customized, skateable recreation of the "Sleeping Giant," a world-class sculptural element that pays homage to the iconic landform visible across the bay. The Plaza area utilizes authentic local stonework on key ledges and walls, blending the rugged textures of the region with smooth, modern concrete. For transition enthusiasts, the park features an authentic pool-style bowl unit, while the street-inspired sections offer technical rails and banks that cater to various skill levels.
Beyond its technical specifications, the Marina Park Skate Plaza serves as a vibrant social hub, featuring integrated seating and viewing areas designed to encourage casual socializing and passive spectating. The facility is seamlessly woven into the surrounding park trail system, ensuring it remains accessible to pedestrians and cyclists while anchoring the waterfront as a premier urban destination. Today, it stands as one of Canada's most celebrated skate plazas, recognized for its exceptional size, site-specific artistry, and its role in the successful transformation of Thunder Bay's historic harbor.
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Trucks and Fins is a huge present to the whole skate community - not just for the skating people, but also for shops, builders and schools. Super easy to use and can't believe how complete it is.
Pascal Lieleg aka Official Bowlshit
Trucks and Fins is a great resource for checking on local spots if you are traveling or planning a road trip! A one stop resource that is constantly updated with the newest projects as well as those bucket list locations worldwide. The intuitive UI features gps coordinates as well as useful information about shops nearby.
Architect Betonlandschaften
Our skate community has been crying out for a comprehensive guide to global skate spots. Trucks and Fins should be commended on their dedication to mapping the world's STOKE!
Maverick Skateparks
Trucks and Fins brings all of the world's skateparks to you all in one convenient place through their endless search for parks around the world. They have park locations, details, images, and more to help plan your next skate quest wherever that may take you. We appreciate their dedication and passion for skateboarding and the amazing gifts that skateparks and skate spots are.
Steve Zanco, Skatepark Respect
A big part of skateboarding is about finding Animal Chin - your spirit animal, or in other words: whatever gets you stoked. Could be the right people to roll with, or that special dream terrain. Trucks and Fins has all the best skate destinations in one place; a map of stoke in your hands.
Jan Kliewer, Yamato Living Ramps
