On Tuesday, a few dozen volunteers showed up for a clean up day at the Venice Skate Park. With supplies donated by The World's Best Graffiti Removers and help from Elroy's Pressure Washing Co., the park was cleaned up of all the graffiti, as well as all the trash that littered up the park.
"Hi Everybody,
I am writing this on behalf of our friend Jesse Martinez with the V.S.A. He is the one who has been cleaning and maintiaining the Venice Skatepark for the past 5 1/2 years. About six months ago, the City of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation decided to make some cuts, and killed their deal with the V.S.A. They offered Jesse a job as a city employee to clean the park. He filled out an application about 4 months ago and since then, the City has just left him hanging. In the meantime he has been cleaning the park without any financial backing. He does get some donations, but usually its just enough to get things going. Its time that the community steps up and helps out. If you are from Venice and care about this place, or if you are new to Venice. This skate park is an important part of our culture and lifestyle. We need a clean, safe place where we can send our kids to go skate! The Venice Skatepark is important! It keeps our younger generations out of trouble and gives them a healthy positive outlet to focus their energy on. It teaches them that with focus, determination, and perseverance, they can accomplish anything! Lets provide them with a clean place where they can go. Lets lead them, and teach them by example. Please step up and help Jesse Martinez and the Venice Skate park. The time is NOW!"
- David Fowler
Check out all the photos from today in the Venice Skate Park Clean Up Day Gallery
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