But if it's a thousand dollars or so, considering we have no budget for it, that's probably not fine. The park has also been trying to set aside times for less experienced skaters. During those times, volunteer older skaters were supposed to try to keep others out. But they cannot do that well. All the other skaters are that much more intimidating.
Safety is an issue.
The park's rules suggest that people wear safety equipment. But almost no one does, Olander said. Ambulances have come five times, all for head injuries, she said. The park has a graffiti wall for artists to use, and its rules say if anyone paints on the bowl, the park will be closed and cleaned. It has been closed three times because of graffiti.