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Skate‑park organizers raise funds, publish plans and enlist community partners
Summary
Organizers of a proposed Palo Alto skate park reported fundraising progress and launched a website with design plans. Fundraising events and outreach to foundations and city officials are underway.
Organizers seeking to build a public skate park in Palo Alto reported progress on fundraising and community outreach at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on Dec. 18.
The group launched a website, paloaltoskatepark.org, displaying preliminary design plans and a donation portal. Organizers held a fundraiser Dec. 15 with roughly 95 attendees, including skaters, families and supporters, and said they are pursuing additional foundation grants and private gifts.
Staff said community and city partners — including the Friends of Palo Alto Parks and Recreation — are supporting the effort. The organizers also met with the Junior Museum & Zoo director to discuss fundraising and naming opportunities.
Why it matters: The city previously directed that projects with major private funding be added to the CIP once lead fundraising is available. Organizers said they are pursuing initial lead funds before asking the city to add the project to the five‑year plan.
Ending: Organizers reported continued outreach and fundraising and urged residents to consult the project website for plans and donation details.
