City project
Palo Alto Skate Park
A planned public skate park.
- Current status
- An advisory-committee meeting was planned for the following week; fundraising was continuing.
- Location
- Greer Park
July 28, 2026 Department Report Update
Staff reported that work is progressing, including removal of more than 30 years of graffiti buildup and repair of damaged concrete surfaces. Reopening is anticipated in mid-August.
Read related coverageApril 28, 2026 update
The commission expected a further update at its next meeting.
Read related coverageMarch 24, 2026 update
A new supporter met with staff and was referred to Friends of Palo Alto Parks to explore fundraising opportunities. Staff also reported planned maintenance resurfacing of the historical bowl at the existing skate park.
Read related coverageOctober 28, 2025 fundraising and initiative status update
A communication reported that the initiative leader is stepping back and that $87,000 in donations had been pledged; future advocates may build on the prior work.
Read related coverageFebruary 25, 2025 update
The ad hoc reported continued fundraising and planned to meet with the Skate Park Advisory Committee. Staff said that once funding is raised, procurement will specify specialized skate-park contractor and designer expertise.
Read related coverageDecember 18, 2024: Fundraising and design update
A December 15 fundraiser at the University Club had 95 guests. Organizers are seeking foundation support, and the project website provides preliminary plans and donation information.
Read related coverageFundraising and naming-rights coordination update
The collective planned a November 2 fundraiser at Burgess Park and a possible December adult-oriented fundraiser. Questions concerning naming rights were being addressed, and a further meeting was anticipated before fundraising progressed further.
Read related coverageFundraising campaign update
The skaters collective planned a press release and fundraising effort seeking $1.5 million; contributions were expected to be available through Friends of the Palo Alto Parks.
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