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And now a little background on skateparks. The first skateparks were primarily private, for-profit endeavors, although several public parks were built globally. Parks then included pools, bowls, snake runs, freestyle areas, banked slalom areas, half-pipes, and full pipes. Most were concrete and were outdoors. In more extreme climates parks were built indoors, often of wood.
The modern public skatepark is relatively new, made possible by legislation such as California's 1998 law stating that skateboarding is an inherently "Hazardous Recreational Activity" (HRA), and therefore municipalities and their employees may not be held liable for claims of negligence resulting in skateboarders' injuries. Parks are usually for persons 14 or over.
The Tony Hawk Foundation is at the forefront of helping cities to get skateparks built. The Tony Hawk Foundation seeks to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth. Through special events, grants, and technical assistance, the Foundation supports recreational programs with a focus on the creation of public skateboard parks in low-income communities. The Foundation favors programs that clearly demonstrate that funds received will produce tangible, ongoing, positive results.
Mediem size park.Nice rmps and rail and good size vert. To skate at the park you must have a signed waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Once the waiver is signed it will be kept on file for the entire season. Waivers are available at the Skate Park. Helmet with chin strap is required. Knee and elbow pads are recommend.
The park closing policy is that if there is moisture on the skating surface or inclement weather in the area the park closes. The park remains closed after a rain shower until the skating surface is dry and safe. This can take up to three hours. If inclement weather causes the park to close in the middle of a skate session all skaters will be directed into the Olympic Indoor Swim Center building until the weather clears.
For more information or if you'd like to join an Olympic Park Skate Club, call Steve Neill at 847-577-3025.