Judge rules against skate park

Article recounts outcome of lawsuit brought by the Friends of Neary Lagoon against the City of Santa Cruz regarding the construction of a skate park at Neary Lagoon. A judge sided with the Friends, determining that the City's management plan for Neary Lagoon does not currently allow for a skate park. The article incldues reacions from both sides. The City says it will update the management plan and continue to pursue the skate park project, including bringing it back to the California Coastal Commission for re-approval. The Friends say they will continue to fight the skate park project.
Creator: Malikoff, Marina
Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 2001-05-19
Type: NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage: 2000s
Identifier: CF-35799

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Citation

Malikoff, Marina. “Judge rules against skate park.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 2001-05-19. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/111701. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.