What’s next for Portland skateparks?

The Wall Street Journal recently called Portland the Skateboarding Capital of the World and a lot of hoopla surrounds the 19 Skatepark System Plan. Five skateparks parks in the ground, posted skateboard route, skateboarders in City Hall, we’ve got it made right? Not so. City officials will stop taking their bows and soon will forget all about us as all the other things they have to deal with compete for their attention.

Get over to Skaters for Portland Skateparks to weigh in on how we need to continue building the system, better yet, contact Parks Commissioner Nick Fish and Portland Parks and Rec. Remember to be polite, thank them for the work they’ve done so far but remind them that they aren’t done and you still want the promised skatespot in your neighborhood.