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MTG. DATE: I 6120105
STAFF: I Bradstreet
CITIZEN REQUEST TO PROVIDE
SKATEBOARDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE
NORTHERN MOST AREA OF CARLSBAD
ITEM EXPLANATION:
On May 3, 2005, a group of citizens addressed the City Council and presented a petition to request a
skateboarding facility in the northern most area of Carlsbad. After the presentation, the group was
referred to the Recreation Director for further discussion.
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On May 31 , 2005, staff met with the skateboarding group to entertain their thoughts. The group’s reasons
for wanting a skateboarding facility in the north are:
1. Since passage of ordinance CMC10.58, it is illegal to skateboard in most public areas in the
northern portion of Carlsbad.
2. There are no public skateboarding facilities in the northern area of Carlsbad and none planned.
3. It is difficult to coordinate transportation to the Safety Center Skatepark. Although bus travel is
available, parents are hesitant to allow their children unsupervised distant travel.
4. There are many skateboarders in the northern area of the City.
5. Using new methods, it is possible to create skateboarding opportunities in an economical way.
History of Skateparks in Carlsbad
In 1996, the City conducted a skatepark study, which included a series of meetings and workshops to
gather public input. The study was an analysis of several options for skatepark locations within the City. It
concluded with a decision to build a skatepark at the Safety Center, which was subsequently developed.
Alga Norte Community Park
During the design process for Alga Node Community Park, the public requested there be a skatepark
included in the Park Master Plan. A skatepark has been included in the Master Plan design and it is
presumed will be approved and constructed. Construction of the entire park is scheduled to be complete
in late 2007. For reference, the site for Alga Norte Community Park is located south of the Safety Center
Skatepark (see exhibit A).
Pine Avenue Park
During the public input process for Pine Avenue Park, the suggestion was made by several individuals to
include a skatepark in the design. Consequently, one was included in the Master Plan and was
recommended by the park design consultants and City staff. The Master Plan, including the skatepark
was later presented to and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. However, upon
presentation of the Master Plan to the City Council, some opposition was voiced by the public, stating that
the skatepark was too close to the Senior Center. The City Council then approved the Master Plan, but
without the skatepark.
If the Commission concurs, staff is recommending to further evaluate this issue and return with a report
outlining alternative opportunities to address this issue.
EXHIBITS:
1) Skatepark Inventory Map showing existing and proposed skateparks for the City.
PINE AVENUE PARK (7.7 Acres)
Open Summer 2006, No Skatepark /
ALGA NORTE (32.9 Acres) /
Open Summer 2007
Proposed Ska tepark
SKATEPARK INVENTORY MAP
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA
JUNE, 2005
EXHIBIT I