Here are six reasons why skate parks are beneficial to our community.

1) Skateparks reduce illicit behavior.

 – while there can be an occasional “bas seed”, providing designated spaces for positive activities is the best way to curb unwanted behavior.

2) skateparks provide a safe environment for skateboarding.

- skateboarding is going to happen while skateparks exist or not. The most common injuries in skateboarding occurs outside of skateparks. Due to surface irregularities and collisions with cars. The best way to keep them safe is to provide them a space.

3) skateparks reduce damage to private property.

 – if your town doesn’t have a skatepark, then it is a skatepark. Public skateparks are a win-win because skateboarders have a place to pursue their passion. Law Enforcement and business owners no longer have to spend their time, money and energy “shooing away” skateboarders.

4) skateboarding has significant physical health benefits.

- arguably the most important reason in participating in action sports is that it keeps you healthy and physically fit. Finding an activity that gets kids off the couch and keeps them in shape is vital for the youth of this nation, especially in this time of a national health crisis.

5) skateboarding has significant mental health benefits.

- skateboarding is unique activity because it combines extreme physical exertion with precise muscle coordination and balance. The complexity of performing tricks improves brain function at a fundamental level and stimulates new cell growth.

6) skateparks have positive economic impact.

Skateboarders and their families are a tourism source all on their own. Bringing about economic stimulation for the city. The tourists dine and book rooms. Local events and school programs also contribute to a stable economic growth for local business’s.

On December 15th the Park & Rec Commission approved the El Camino Real park as the skate, scooter and bike friendly park in San Juan Capistrano. Of the of the 5 location  that the Commission reviewed, this was best suited for the location of a skatepark in this underutilized park. The nice thing it is accessible without passing through any housing Developments or neighborhoods. The park is almost almost a half mile long with ample parking. OCTA #91 has six north and south bound bus stops. There is a bike trail already in existence. The pre existing bathroom are a bonus saving thousand of dollars. A safety feature that is already there is the park lawn that separate the bike trail from Camino Capistrano.  Regarding sound issues  east of the Park is the bike trail, Camino Capistrano and a 75 foot embankment then homes . To the west is a Metrolink fence, Metrolink rail way and a sound wall before any housing.From a security standpoint The OCSD has very clear view from Camino Capistrano of the park. Another level of community supervision is the new exercise trail, which more adults will be using the park. In the park is a small picnic area that needs to be refurbished. As a organization that offers tutoring and training seminars. We lack a brick and mortar location this would be great place to teach children on occasion. The benefit of 3 to 4 cover picnic tables would be a great community meeting spot. The actual design of the street skatepark feature should be left to the opinions of local skater and professional skatepark designers and builders. Transition from one feature to the next is crucial. As for aesthetics it is very important that adhere to the cultural mandate of San Juan Capistrano. We  believe that is will be a great opportunity to have beautiful gateway sign welcoming visitors into our town.

So finally we got around to having someone set up our website properly. It will be a few days, but please feel free to stay updated with us through our Facebook page. *update* 12/24/14 – And done. Looks like everything is in place. More photos should be up momentarily in the gallery event section.