By Allison Jarrell
On Dec. 15, the San Juan Capistrano Parks, Recreation & Senior Services Commission unanimously approved El Camino Real Park as the preferred location for a skate-friendly development. The designation was made in order to assist the city’s Youth Advisory Board in planning a skatepark in San Juan Capistrano.
A report prepared by Commissioner Gerry Muir listed several positive attributes of the site, including the park’s minimal patronage, close proximity to public transportation, convenient accessibility to potential users, availability of existing restroom facilities and the long and narrow layout of the park that could accommodate a meandering skate path with skateable art.
Recent progress stems from discussions held in October and November that centered on youth and community leaders from Dana Point and San Juan working to launch a skatepark in the area.
Going forward, Muir said public workshops will be held to discuss design features and prepare the project for future approval by the City Council.
