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UPDATE ON THE LA SIERRA SKATE PARK
After 11 years of service, the Carmichael Recreation and Park District (CRPD) as of October 1 will be limiting the hours of operation to the La Sierra Skate Park due to budget constraints. CRPD is seeking financial assistance from the community in hopes of continuing to keep the park open.
A Little Bit of History….The original La Sierra Skate Park was built in 2000 by CRPD staff and volunteers. Financial and equipment donations were provided by private citizens, businesses and a $5000 match of funds from Mission Oaks Recreation and Park District. The original equipment was made of wood and proved to be problematic over time for the outdoor park as weather played a key role in its gradual deterioration.
In 2007, CRPD was made aware of a skate park at Prairie City OHV Park (Division of the CA Department of Parks and Recreation) that was no longer in use. A year later the equipment was put out to bid and the District paid approximately $56,000 for it. CRPD staff undertook the monumental challenge of traveling to Prairie City, dismantling the entire park (made of steel), hauling it back to Carmichael and reassembling it at La Sierra Skate Park. The updated and more modernized park had its Grand Re-Opening in June of 2008.
Currently….The existing park is staffed with very dedicated part time employees and is open 7 days a week, between 35 and 45 hours depending on the season. It is closed only in inclement weather. The skate park services over 5000 participants a year and is open free of charge to boards, roller blades and scooters. As a sport or a hobby, skate boarding appeals to multiple generations which means the ages of participants ranges from 5 to 40. As a result, the District is providing safe and structured programming for children, ‘tweens’, teens, young adults and families, 7 days a week. The park has begun to generate revenue through fee based programs and events such as camps, concerts, contests and rummage sales. There are plans to continue revenue generating programs however by no means is the park financially self-sufficient.
La Sierra Skate Park plays a significant role in the community as the only safe place to skate board. It provides boarders an alternative to using private property or public streets. It took the community to open the original park and we are now asking the community to re-invest. We hope you will choose to join us in this endeavor.
Contact Elizabeth Crisante at (916) 483-7826 or email her at ecrisante@carmichaelpark.com.
Helmet & Waiver Required
Inline Skaters and Skateboarders Welcome
(916) 480-0700
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La Sierra Community Center 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608 |
Admission |
As of October 1, 2011 $1.00 daily fee $10 monthly fee $25 - 3 months |
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Hours
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HOLIDAY HOURS December 17 - January 2
Sat/Sun/Tu/Th 12-6pm (Open - New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day) M/W/F Closed Christmas Eve 12-4pm Christmas Day Closed HOURS OF OPERATION T & TH 4-7pm Closed MWF
Saturday: 12-6pm (weather permitting) This is a supervised park! |
Skate Park
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Exclusive
use of skate park for 2 hours (food & beverages are allowed at
anytime in the skate park) $75.00 for 50 guests Parties may be held during public skating hours at no charge! Call La Sierra Community Center to book a party at (916) 483-7826! |