Funding Approved Through December 2012!
12.23.11
LCRSP is happy to announce that funding for our skate park will continue through December 2012! Thank you to everyone who has supported the park this past year. Special thanks to Council Member Rose Herrera, Paul Murphy, Carol Kruger and the SOS group. Many thanks to everyone who got involved and campaigned for us to keep the park open. LCRSP is lucky to have such amazing supporters!
With all the hard work and dedication from all of you guys, we hope to provide another amazing year to come. Please look forward to future events and updates. You can stay updated by following us at our facebook page, twitter, and also check out the new LCRSP blog, created by parents of SOS group, to help inform the public about LCRSP status and other updates (Thanks guys!).
Be on the look out for upcoming contests and events!!
COMING SOON!!
GRO's Women "Skate it Up" Contest – Jan 28th 2012
Tony Hawk Birdhouse Tour at LCRSP – TBA
The Winter Skate/BMX Camp is still in progress but you can still sign up for February and Spring break camps. February camps begin Feb 20- 24, 2012. Call us to sign up or sign up the day of.
Once again, thanks everyone for your patience and support this year. It's been a long road but it looks like we are heading towards a promising year to come. Let's make the most of 2012!
Happy Holidays!
Holiday Hours and Winter Hours of Operation
12.15.11
Hey everyone, the holidays are here and that means our hours are changing again! Effective 12-19-11, hours of operation are as follows:
Monday (12/19/11) - 1:00 p.m - SUNSET
Tuesday - Friday (12/20/11-12/23/11) - 1:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m
Christmas Eve - 9:00 a.m - SUNSET
Christmas Day - CLOSED
Monday 12/26/11 - 10:00 a.m SUNSET
New Year's Eve - 9:00 a.m - SUNSET
New Year' Day - CLOSED
We will now have mixed sessions everyday starting Dec 19, 2011. This includes Skateboarding, BMX, scooters and inline.
Winter Hours of Operation as of January 4th, 2012 are as follows:
Monday : CLOSED
Tuesday : CLOSED
Wednesday - Friday: 3:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m
Saturday : 9:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m
Sunday : 9:00 a.m - 1/2 hour before sunset
Please note that these dates and times includes ALL sessions (skateboarding, BMX, scooters and inline)
Upcoming BMX/Skate Camps
12.1.11
BMX/Skate Camps are back on again! This time, LCRSP is offering camps running through Winter to Spring break. Each camp is a week long and goes from 10am-1pm. To sign up for camps, download the registration form here.
Camp Dates
Winter Camps - Dec 19 - 23, 2011
February Camps - Feb 20 - 24, 2012
Spring Camps - Apr 9- 13, 2012
Cost: $150 per week
Time: 10am - 1 pm
*additional fee of $48 for participants who would like to start at 9am
Participate in the Canned Food Drive and get a 2 for 1 admission to LCRSP
11.4.11
Hey Guys! LCRSP is now offering a 2 for one admission to skate/ride at the skatepark when you participate in the LCRSP's Canned Food Drive this season!
From now until December 15th, bring in 5 cans every Tuesdays and receive a 2 for one pass on the day of your donation! All donations must be nutritious and non-perishable (for a complete list of most-needed items, click here).
LCRSP stays funded through February 2012! New Hours of Operation
10.5.11
Hey look! we still have a facebook page! Add and follow us here for events and updates!
LCRSP will now be closed on Mondays. Please go to General Info page for our new hours of operation.
LCRSP will continue to be staffed through the end of February 2012. Council Member Herrara recently announced that a bridge funding has been accepted in order to keep LCRSP staffed until February 2012. Thank you to everyone who have supported us and participated in keeping our park in business. A special thanks to the SOS (Save the Skate park) group and everyone who have been active in finding ways to save our park. We appreciate all your dedication and hard work. We hope that we continue to meet your expectations and to make the skate park the most enjoyable and the safe and welcoming environment that it is known for. Additionally, we will continue to find ways to keep our Skate Park running. Thank you!
Here are some more ways you can help to keep LCRSP staffed. Below we offer:
Birthday Packages (you can go to our General Info page for more information on Birthday Packages)
Purchase LCRSP Monthly and Annual Passes (If you skate or BMX often, we recommend getting the Monthly or Annual passes, extra savings!) Check out the rates under the General Info page.
Proshop: we offer all the necessary safety equipment at competitive prices, including gear by 187 and S-One. LCRSP t-shirts, hoodies, and other merchandise are also available for purchase. Contact us for current stock and prices.
Tell your friends and family about the Skate Park!
You can also sign the petition to keep LCRSP staffed and donations are also appreciated!
Thanks again for your support!
LCRSP stays funded through February 2012! New Hours of Operation
10.1.11
LCRSP will be closed on Mondays as of today. Please go to General Info page for our new hours of operation.
LCRSP will continue to be staffed through the end of February 2012. Council Member Herrara recently announced that a bridge funding has been accepted in order to keep LCRSP staffed until February 2012. Thank you to everyone who have supported us and participated in keeping our park in business. A special thanks to the SOS (Save the Skate park) group and everyone who have been active in finding ways to save our park. We appreciate all your dedication and hard work. We hope that we continue to meet your expectations and to make the skate park the most enjoyable and the safe and welcoming environment that it is known for. Additionally, we will continue to find ways to keep our Skate Park running. Thank you!
Here are some more ways you can help to keep LCRSP staffed. Below we offer:
Birthday Packages (you can go to our General Info page for more information on Birthday Packages)
Purchase LCRSP Monthly and Annual Passes (If you skate or BMX often, we recommend getting the Monthly or Annual passes, extra savings!) Check out the rates under the General Info page.
Proshop: we offer all the necessary safety equipment at competitive prices, including gear by 187 and S-One. LCRSP t-shirts, hoodies, and other merchandise are also available for purchase. Contact us for current stock and prices.
Tell your friends and family about the Skate Park!
You can also sign the petition to keep LCRSP staffed and donations are also appreciated!
Thanks again for your support!
Update: 13th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest & Day in the Park Info
9.23.11
Day at the Park is just one week away! It will be held at Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park on Oct 1st. The festival is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
NOTE: The skate park will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and there will be split sessions/demos between Skateboarding and BMX. Please contact us at 408-794-7574 for more information. Thanks.
Tim Brauch Contest Update:
Regular schedule for skateboarding and BMX will resume as follows for tomorrow. Skateboarding session 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and BMX 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Contest Schedule: 9/24/11
6:30 a.m. – Set up
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Registration and Open Practice
10:30 a.m. – Girls Open Practice
10:45 a.m. – Girls Heat 1
11:00 a.m. – Girls Heat 2
11:15 a.m. – Girls Heat 3
11:30 a.m. – Open Amateur Practice (15 years old and under)
11:45 a.m. – Open Amateur Heat 1
12:00 p.m. – Open Amateur Heat 2
12:15 p.m. – Open Amateur Heat 3
12:30 p.m. – Giveaway
12:30 p.m. – Masters Open Practice (40 yo and older)
12:45 p.m. – Masters Heat 1
1:00 p.m. – Masters Heat 2
1:15 p.m. – Masters Heat 3
1:30 p.m. – Kids contest (10 and under)
1:45 p.m. – Pros Practice (16 yo and older)
2:00 p.m. – Pros Heat 2
2:15 p.m. – Pros Heat 3
2:30 p.m. – Pros Heat 4
2:45 p.m. – Pros Heat 5
3:00 p.m. – Pros Heat 6
3:15 p.m. – Pros Heat 7
3:30 p.m. – Giveaway
3:30 p.m. – Masters Final
3:50 p.m. – Pros Finals Heat 1
4:10 p.m. – Pros Finals Heat 2
4:45 p.m. – Awards
7:30 p.m. – After party at Wahoo's in Cupetino
Update: 13th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest & Day in the Park Info
9.23.11
Day at the Park is just one week away! It will be held at Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park on Oct 1st. The festival is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
NOTE: The skate park will be open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and there will be split sessions/demos between Skateboarding and BMX. Please contact us at 408-794-7574 for more information. Thanks.
Tim Brauch Contest Update:
Regular schedule for skateboarding and BMX will resume as follows for tomorrow. Skateboarding session 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and BMX 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Contest Schedule: 9/24/11
6:30 a.m. – Set up
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Registration and Open Practice
10:30 a.m. – Girls Open Practice
10:45 a.m. – Girls Heat 1
11:00 a.m. – Girls Heat 2
11:15 a.m. – Girls Heat 3
11:30 a.m. – Open Amateur Practice (15 years old and under)
11:45 a.m. – Open Amateur Heat 1
12:00 p.m. – Open Amateur Heat 2
12:15 p.m. – Open Amateur Heat 3
12:30 p.m. – Giveaway
12:30 p.m. – Masters Open Practice (40 yo and older)
12:45 p.m. – Masters Heat 1
1:00 p.m. – Masters Heat 2
1:15 p.m. – Masters Heat 3
1:30 p.m. – Kids contest (10 and under)
1:45 p.m. – Pros Practice (16 yo and older)
2:00 p.m. – Pros Heat 2
2:15 p.m. – Pros Heat 3
2:30 p.m. – Pros Heat 4
2:45 p.m. – Pros Heat 5
3:00 p.m. – Pros Heat 6
3:15 p.m. – Pros Heat 7
3:30 p.m. – Giveaway
3:30 p.m. – Masters Final
3:50 p.m. – Pros Finals Heat 1
4:10 p.m. – Pros Finals Heat 2
4:45 p.m. – Awards
7:30 p.m. – After party at Wahoo's in Cupetino
Coming Up: 13th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Contest
9.18.11
The Tim Brauch Memorial Skateboard Contest is just less than a week away!
Dates & Times:
September 24th, 2011
Registration/Open Practice begins: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Please visit SESSIONS website for more information and press release here. Contact LCRSP for detailed schedule of contest. See you there!
Picasa GRO Photos
9.01.11
Check out LCRSP's Picasa photo page for new photos from GRO sessions!
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who have been supporting LCRSP, while we await for further news regarding the future of LCRSP. Thanks to everyone who have been active in voicing their opinions and making it known to the City of San Jose, the quality and efficiency of the skate park as it continues to be staffed.
Thanks again for your support and feel free to contact us for any LCRSP and City updates.
Job Openings Closing Soon, Skate the Lake Round #3 Results, New Summer Hours
8.18.11
Deadline for Regional Park Aide is tomorrow August 19, 2011. Regional Park Aides to assist as staff and instructor is highly preferred. Anyone with Skateboarding/BMX experience is encouraged to apply.
Please go to our General Info page for updated Summer Hours.
Results from Round #3 of the Skate The Lake Contest Series are here! Congratulations to all the winners! Also, a huge thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, and volunteers! The 2011 series was a great success with your help and support!
Click on the picture below to check out more Skate the Lake photos
- Mini Grom Street Winners -
Mini Grom (11 and Under)
Mini Bowl Contest
1. Noah Elam
2. Nate Vernia
3. Jonny Reitinger
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Grom (12-16 yrs)
Mini Bowl Contest
1. Angel Ortega
2. Jake Kottke
3. Tyler Harlow
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Mini Grom (11 and Under)
Street Course Contest
1. Max Otake
2. Nate Vernia
3. Riley Antonicic
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Full Pipe (15 and Under)
1. Nate Vernia
2. Brad Barberi
3. Angel Ortega
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Grom (12-16 yrs)
Street Course Contest
1. Jake Kottke
2. Brad Batterfield
3. Angel Ortega
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Full Pipe (16 and over)
1. John Yunker
2. Tyler Harlow
3. Brian Vernia |
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Check out LCRSP's Picasa page for photos from our past events
LCRSP Budget Info, Job Opening, Skate the Lake Round 3
8.2.11
Currently, the City of San Jose has decided that LCRSP will be remain staffed until September 30th, 2011 until further notice. Please click here for more information on LCRSP budget status
The City of San Jose, Parks & Recreations
Department is now accepting Regional
Park Aides until August 19th
APPLY AT THE LINK BELOW:
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/cityjobs/
Get ready for SKATE THE LAKE: Round 3
August 13th 2011!
$10 entry fee for 2 events and $5 for additional events. Check in time: 10:30am. Contest starts at 12:00pm. All participants must have a signed waiver on the day of competition.
Thank You For Your Support!
7.30.11
LCRSP staff would like to send a sincere THANKS to all of our participants, parents, and community members who voiced their opinions and concerns to the City Council in the recent weeks. Due to your support, we have been given the opportunity to show the City of San Jose that we can run an efficient and quality program that is self sustaining. The park will be funded through September 30, 2011 until further notice.
Please click here for more information on LCRSP budget status
Contact us at 408.794.7574 for any questions or concerns.
New Photos Added, New Picasa Page
7.21.11
LCRSP has created a Picasa page with plenty of photos from past events as well as recent Bunny Hop and Skate the Lake photos. You can go to LCRSP's Picasa page for a more extensive collection of photos or Flickr page for recent photos. Please feel free to leave comments on our Flickr photos!
Want to enter into the LCRSP's Wall of Fame Contest? Find out how by calling at 408-794-7574 or visit LCRSP at the address above
Thanks and see you on August 13th for Skate the Lake.
Flickr Page, Skate the Lake Results
7.9.11
LCRSP now has a Flickr page, click here or click through our links page. You can find the latest skate park photos. Upcoming photos from Skate the Lake Contest coming soon!
Thanks to participants and spectators for joining us at LCRSP's Skate the Lake Contest this Saturday, July 9th. Congratulations to the winners below and great job participants!
Mini Grom (11 and Under)
Mini Bowl Contest
1. Noah Elam
2. Seth Sander
3. Rowan Thunder |
Grom (12-15 yrs)
Mini Bowl Contest
1. Jake Kottke
2. Angel Ortega
3. Jason Galindo |
Advanced (16 and up)
Skull Bowl Contest
1. Jo Jo Heffington
2. Jeff Hedges
3. James DeMarcus |
Mini Grom (11 and Under)
Mini Bowl Contest
1. Noah Elam
2. Seth Sander
3. Rowan Thunder |
Grom (12-15 yrs)
Street Course Contest
1. Angel Ortega
2. Jake Kottke
3. Koa Cortina |
Beginner (15 and under)
Skull Bowl Contest
1. Seth Sander
2. Rowan
3. Bradley Berberi |
Mini Grom (11 and Under)
Street Course Contest
1. Dylan Heinstein
2. Noah Flam
3. Jacob |
Girl's Division
1. Evelyn Abad
2. Megan Gomez |
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Large shout out goes to Gavin Pierce.
See you guys at the next Skate the Lake Contest: August 13th, 2011
Skate the Lake Upcoming Contest Dates, Summer Camps
7.5.11
Get ready for the next Skate the Lake Contest, which will be held on July 9th, 2011. Participants, please remember to have a signed waiver on the day of competition. Click here for more info.
*Update* We have added a girls division to Skate the Lake. Please call or see LCRSP staff for more information or additional questions
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Looking to learn or improve your skating or BMX skills? Summer Camps are currently in session and still accepting participants. Please call LCRSP or register by going to Camps & Lessons page if you are interested in joining our Summer Camps.
Upcoming dates:
Skateboarding Camp #4: July 18-22
BMX Camp #2: July 11-15.
Announcement: Unfortunately, we will no longer be providing free Monday lessons. We apologize for any inconvenience and we thank you for your continued support at LCRSP.
Wall of Fame Contest, Skate the Lake, Hookit.com Spots & Sessions Tour.
5.28.11
Would you like to be on LCRSP’s Wall of Fame? Visit our skate park and ask LCRSP staff about how you can enter in the Wall of Fame contest. Read details below:
WHO • Local photographers, skaters and Bmx Riders.
WHAT • Photo Contest showcasing local talent of photographers, Skaters and BMX riders alike.
WHEN • Photos will be displayed for a total of three months at LCRSP. Visitors will vote on their favorite photo & after three months, a winner will be chosen.
WHERE • Contestants will print an 8 ½ x 11 inch print (black/white or color) of someone skating/riding at LCRSP. The photos will be displayed inside the skate park office.
WHY • To promote skating and bmx riding at LCRSP as well as the art of photography.
First Skate the Lake Contest will begin June 11. Click here for more information.
Come check out the Hookit.com Spots & Sessions tour @ LCRSP!
Friday, June 3rd
Pizza & Drinks @ 5pm
Includes contests through the sessions
Sponsors: Monster Energy / Go Pro / Osiris / Spy / PiranhaX
For more information, see Nick or contact us at 408-794-7574
April Events and Old School BMX Show/Contest
4.7.11
LCRSP will be hosting many spring events ahead. Please click on the banners on the right for upcoming April events, such as the Bunny Hop/Ollie Contest and next GRO sessions scheduled on April 30th.
Updates regarding "Old School BMX Show & Contest."
Date: May 7th, 2011
Park registration starts at: 10am-1pm.
Competition starts at: 2pm
Cost: $10 riders/ $3 spectators
Parking fee: $6
- Awards and prizes goes to the top 3 contestants in each class.
- LCRSP will reopen at 6:30pm to regular skatepark schedule.
Please Note: Starting next week, April 13th, night sessions at the park will end at 9:00 PM. Visit our General Info page for a complete listing of our Hours of Operations
Upcoming Spring Events and Announcements
3.30.11
Need some volunteer hours for school? Just want to help out your local skate park or community?
Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park Volunteer Program may be the right choice for you!
Our volunteer program allows individuals to gain work experiece in such fields as:
Park Maintenance
Park Operations
Customer Service
Recreation Staff Assistance
Visit the LCRSP facility for information about volunteer work here at LCRSP.
LCRSP will be closed from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. this Saturday (April 2, 2011). We will reopen from 3:00p.m - 9:00 p.m.
Please check back for further updates (BMX and Weirdo contest) as they become available. See you this weekend!
Upcoming Events
3.22.11
LCRSP presents the BMX Old School Bike Show & Contest!
Date: May 7th, 2011, Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $10 for contest entry/ $3 for spectators
Stay tuned for updates on upcoming Weirdo Contest when available.
LCRSP will be closed from 11:00AM-3:00PM on Saturday April 2, 2011 for a private function. We aplogize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Camps & Lessons Summer Schedule and Reminders
3.17.11
Camps & Lessons have been updated. Click here to view current Skateboarding, BMX, and Camp dates.
Razor Scooters are now allowed - (Mon & Tues only)
Night sessions will now run until 8:30pm. Please remember to enter and exit through the White Rd. entrance gate during night sessions.
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