CA SKATERS DEFY ORDER, REMOVE SAND FROM SKATEPARK WITH STELLAR TEAMWORK
Americans unite to fight back against ridiculous government decree
Californians took back the Venice Skatepark on Monday after the park was shut down for over a month by the city of Los Angeles, which dumped loads of sand into the skating area.
Attempting to enforce “social distancing” guidelines in April, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered the park to be filled with sand, hoping it would deter skaters.
Witness the aftermath:
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“The sand is a deterrent, which has been used in the past, for those who continue to violate the orders and for the health and wellness of all L.A. residents,” said L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks representative Rose Watson. “Once the orders are lifted and the skate parks are reopened, the sand will be removed.”
Venice Skatepark, 4.22.20. As a film maker, I feel as though I have a calling to document things like this. It is crazy to see a place once filled with people, so deserted. #venicebeach #veniceskatepark #california #fpv
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Others grabbed brooms, pickaxes, shovels and even cardboard to get the sand out along with broken glass and garbage that accumulated while the site was shut down.
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