"...These parks serve as a home away from home, and fellow skaters are extended family. Spending time at these parks is good for kids, not just so they can be told how or when to practice, but also to enable them to learn about self-esteern and independence. The public skateparks provides a designated space for all the challenges and fun that skateboarding has to offer..."- Tony Hawk  California Concrete a Landscape of Skateparks