B. Carfree:  really?  you think that the skatepark is a failure simply because someone was assaulted and robbed there?  Apparently you haven't spent any time in that area or you'd be singing a different tune.  My experiences with the new skatepark are nothing but positive and it makes me wonder what you've been smoking?  You mention that this didn't work out...well I completely disagree with you.  You sound bitter and and are probably the guy who says "hey you kids, get off of my lawn"....aren't you?