New San Marcos Skateboard Park Creates Opportunities for Area Youth

KPBS | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 8, 2007 at 8:14 AM PDT

This story was published more than 16 years ago.

Local skateboarders await the new skateboard park in San Marcos, which opens next summer. A recreation official with the City of San Marcos explains why the plans for this large open space include a s

Maureen Cavanaugh (Guest Host): Next summer, the City of San Marcos will open a multi-million dollar park behind Mission Hills High School. Local residents will be able to enjoy some of the expected elements of a city park, plenty of open space, an off-leash dog area, a playground, and walking trails. However, Hollandia Park's 30-acre span also features lighted softball fields, walking trails, an amphitheater, and to the happiness of local skateboarders, a state-of-the-art skate park.

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There will be a public meeting on Thursday, August 9th at 7 p.m. to discuss the future of the new skate park. The location is the San Marcos Community Center at 3 Civic Center Drive, 92069.

Guests

Holly Malan, assistant director for the Community Services Department for the City of San Marcos.
Bob Staton, a local San Marcos resident and secretary of the World Freestyle Skateboarding Association .