“One of the ongoing problems with the City of St. Helena is that there is a shortage of activities for our young people (and young at heart) in which to become productively engaged. The City can be extremely thankful for the efforts of a dedicated group of citizens who have expended a lot of time, money and energy in organizing the effort to construct a skatepark for the city..." "On behalf of the City of St. Helena, I would like to encourage all citizens to dig into their pockets and help complete the funding requirements so that this park can be completed in a reasonable amount of time. Thank you all.”

“Consciously or subconsciously, this project will touch every child in St Helena. This is much bigger than a skatepark.  this project is unifying the community around our youth; it's a springboard for the community to answer the need for teens who need more options."

“As the original donor of the Dorothy Gard Stateboard Park at Crane Park, I am so pleased that now our community has a chance to build a "real" skateboard park through your organization. I support your efforts fully and will continue to follow your efforts in making the Skatepark a reality. Thank you all." 

“The new skatepark will provide the youth of St. Helena a place they can call their own. It will also keep the skaters and community safe by providing a specific area for the skaters to have fun.”

“Skateboarding is a totally creative outlet for kids. I wish people could respect that it’s a skill you have to master. It’s very physical. It takes plenty of motivation and hard work, as much as other conventional sports. I want a real destination for kids where they can keep going with their passion for skateboarding. A place to go that’s safe and positive, and you have a community.”

“When my wife asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I told her I wanted a skateboard so I could get ready for the new skatepark.”