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Pro Skaters Give Lessons at Seacliff Skatepark, By Kieran Kelly
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Pro Skaters Give Lessons at Seacliff Skatepark
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By Kieran Kelly
It wasn’t your typical afternoon at the park when professional skateboarders Jesse Arrowood, Alex Boosinger, and Ted Cucozzo dropped in at the skatepark at Seacliff Village County Park on Nov. 3.
The trio put on a thrilling show for the gathered kids and their slightly nervous parents as they demonstrated their skills on the park’s skate features.
“This was such a fun event,” said Tricia Wiltshire, 2nd District Parks Commissioner and Aptos parent. “My son, Oliver, was out there in his wheelchair skating along with all the other kids and having the time of his life. What a blast!”
Afterward, the pros provided lessons for beginning skaters on how to navigate the skatepark and gave out free skateboard decks and other gear to a thoroughly stoked crowd of young admirers.
Aunt Lali’s Ice Cream food truck was also on hand to provide some sweet treats for the crowd.
The free event was organized by County Supervisor Zach Friend, in conjunction with skateboard company NHS Inc., the nonprofit County Park Friends, and the Santa Cruz County Parks Department. The event’s organizers are exploring the possibility of holding more family events in the future at the park.
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Opened in February 2020, the skatepark at Seacliff Village County Park has been used heavily by skaters, both big and small, throughout the pandemic. “Seacliff Park was envisioned to have options for different ages and interests and this event was a perfect showcase of that. From the youngest kids playing on the small play structures to slightly older kids receiving skate lessons and showcasing their skills on the skate feature, it was exactly what a public park should look like — accessible, safe and welcoming,” said Supervisor Friend. “I’m grateful to NHS, County Parks Friends and County Parks for partnering with me on what could be a model event at this park moving forward.” n
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For information about events at Santa Cruz County Parks, visit www.scparks.com
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