Skateboarding and rollerblading have become major recreational activities for
many City residents during the 1990s. As the sports have grown, there has
developed a need for a skatepark facility with ramps, "halfpipes" and
other amenities to meet the unique requirements of the sports.
Since 1989 a Skatepark Task Force has been working with the City to develop a
skatepark facility. Several sites in various locations throughout the City were
considered before settling on the planned location just north of Waterfront
Park, next to the Water Treatment Plant in the Interim Development Area. The
City Council has approved the location. In recognition of concerns of residents
living near the site, the Planning Commission issued a temporary permit for one
year from the date of initial opening of the Skate Park. In determining whether
to issue a permanent permit, the Planning Commission will consider the noise
impacts of the Skatepark at this site. The permits are now being challenged in
court, and the outcome of that litigation will determine whether the Skate Park
is built at that site.
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