Council opens up parks to skateboarders
Ramsey Park in Watsonville
Article summarizes Watsonville City Council vote (5-1) to open all city parks for skateboarding, in-line skating, and roller skating on a one-year trial basis. Councilmembers, a police lieutenant, and a skateboarder are quoted. Themes include: safety, supporting young residents, and overcrowding at Ramsay Park (the only park that previously allowed skateboarding). One photo by Tarmo Hannula depicts a skateboarder at Ramsay Park. The article also includes additional City Council news related to the timing of council meetings and the relocation of the Neighborhood Services Division to Union Street.
Article summarizes Watsonville City Council vote (5-1) to open all city parks for skateboarding, in-line skating, and roller skating on a one-year trial basis. Councilmembers, a police lieutenant, and a skateboarder are quoted. Themes include: safety, supporting young residents, and overcrowding at Ramsay Park (the only park that previously allowed skateboarding). One photo by Tarmo Hannula depicts a skateboarder at Ramsay Park. The article also includes additional City Council news related to the timing of council meetings and the relocation of the Neighborhood Services Division to Union Street.
Creator:
Chalhoub, Erik
Source:
Register-Pajaronian
Date: 2012-05-10
Type:
NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
2010s
Identifier: CF-52776
Collection
Citation
Chalhoub, Erik. “Council opens up parks to skateboarders.” Register-Pajaronian. 2012-05-10. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/128566. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.