Article describes the recent opening of a skateboard park at Mike Fox Park in Santa Cruz. It discusses the broader international context of skateboarding in places like Spain and Australia, and it notes that despite Santa Cruz's international reputation, there are few places to legally skate in the area. The author suggests that the new skate park in Santa Cruz may help the city be more skater-friendly. The author also describes other skate parks in the region. Includes 7 photos by Nick Borelli and 2 photos by Kelly Vailancourt