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| EDITORIAL:
TRENDS Room & Boards ----------------------------  Robb
Field Skate Park is the home of “rad” rage. It’s
here where such classic skater/surfer slang gets used more than common
pronouns. It’s here where the skaters skate and where you’ll
find their version of the I-5, the I-8, or possibly, their personal
Autobahn – except not as dangerous. The sights and sounds are unmistakable: skidding wheels and clanking fiberglass decks. They’re often attached to the cool designer sneakers of a kid who hasn’t hit The Deck too hard, but rather landed safely within the well-supervised confines. Seven days per week, beginning and advanced skaters, log serious mileage within this three-year old, 40,000 square foot geometric marvel of concrete ingenuity. Depending on their age and skill level, they tenaciously attack the street course design, which features a combination bowl, a pump bump, numerous handrails, ledges, blocks, and an octagon volcano. The City of San Diego, aided by top skateboard pros, constructed (and operates) Robb Field Skate Park and the adjacent skate plaza for in-line and rollerskaters. They results speak for themselves: A safe, affordable, friendly environment where the main rules are “smile, be nice and have fun.” Just so it stays that way, all skaters must wear protective gear including a helmet, kneepads, and elbow pads (available for a minimum rental fee). Also, skaters under 18 must have a liability form signed by a parent or guardian. Forms are available at the park or http://www.sannet.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/robbskate.shtml. Originally published in The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 18, 2003 Photo Credit: Site Design Group, Inc. |
