Oshawa, a city who's history dates back to the 1700's and who's name is from Seneca natives meaning "Crossing of a Stream", is a highly industrialized city with the General Motors plant being founded in the city within the early 1900's. With that being said, the majority of the cities population can live a relatively high standard of living due to the unionized workers of the plant although the downtown core remains a constant struggle against the hardship of being located about 50 km east of Toronto and its bustling business and retail district. But through the hardship of a struggling economy the city has been able to provide a 10,000 square foot park which opened in the fall of 2003 and has a pack of some serious local skaters. It is one of the few parks with some shade available as well. The park is a really enjoyable place to be if you are a ledge skater or transition guy and the 2 elements flow nicely together here. The park was also one of the first to incorporate the "double set" which is becoming more common with every park being built. Be wary on first runs as the locals are fond of the wax and like to apply more than enough for 4 months worth to the metal coping on the ledges. Stop by and session with a few of the many talented locals and watch out for the bikers ( quite a few for such a small place - but they now the rules ). Don't be shy as many of you know, it is worth the drive to skate a new park.