We are committed to creating an environment where action sports will flourish and the entire community will benefit. At The Fort we will:

	Support and promote action sports & youth athletics.
	Empower social cohesion and individual respect.
	Provide a venue for the evolvement of community centric activities.
	Create value for all parties involved.

Action sports, once considered the misfit hobbies of risk-taking rebels and outcasts, are now the fastest growing sports in the country.

Incorporating freedom of expression, authenticity and extreme athleticism, action sports include a wide range of individual athletics-skateboarding, inline skating, rock climbing, paddle sports, freestyle BMX and mountain biking, to name just a few. These sports are gaining on and, in some cases, eclipsing traditional team sports in participation by our youth.

Action sports are as much a part of today's cultural mainstream as traditional team sports were to previous generations:

The challenge before us is to support this growing trend and create an environment that will positively effect our entire community. The Fort will achieve this through:

	Providing high-quality, relevant athletic facilities to young people.
	Providing a safe and supervised venue that keeps kids off the streets and out of trouble.
	Providing programming for kids and adults to learn and pursue freestyle athletic activities.
	Providing a mechanism for organizations and businesses to support and connect with the community.

Phase One: The 201 Building Indoor Park - 2003

Phase One will include the renovation of the historic Drill Hall and construction of the complete indoor facility. Features included in the development are the indoor skatepark, climbing gym, meeting facilities, electronic and retail environments, rental and repair facilities, concessions and Internet cafe lounges.

Phase Two: The Yards Outdoor Park - 2004

Phase Two will include construction of all attractions for the outside portion of the facility. Included in the development are concrete and modular skateparks, two roller and ice hockey rinks, spectator and music event space, landscaped green space, picnic areas and electronic venue signage. Other elements include lighting, fencing, partial seasonal enclosure and concessions building.

Formed in 2001, The Fort LLC is the development and management organization for The Fort. The group is comprised of local business people united in their vision to provide contemporary sports and entertainment experiences to our region.