Pictured above are City Attorney Ted Schneider, Councilmembers Laurie Hernandez and Steve Conaway, David Lugo, former councilmember Cecilia Cuevas, and Jayme Harter, Miss Fillmore Princess. Skate Park Opening Facts: Special Appearances / Pro Skaters / Skater Personalities include: Tony Alva, Jeff Tatum, Per Welinder, Michael Early, Brad Edwards, Greg Fountain, Matt Bloise, Steve Badilla, Tony Alva was the first World Stake Board Champion in 1977. He is one of the most influential skate boarders of all time. He held the world record for jumping barrels according to Guinness Book of World Records. He was the first skateboarder to start his own company and brand his name. Tony continues to skate to this day and can skate with the best of the best. He is a friend of Fillmore and has skated the Fillmore park on several occasions. Jeff Tatum designed the Fillmore Skate Park. Jeff was one of the Down South boys who called San Diego home. He has an underground reputation. Jeff is a talented skate board artist. His designs can be seen on Pool King boards and some will be designing boards for Tony Alva. Per Welinder is a prior Free Style skate board champion from skating early days. He has been featured in numerous skate videos and was the stuntman for “Back to the Future” skating scenes. He formed Birdhouse Project with his partner Tony Hawk. Brad Edwards skates for Gravity Skate Boards. He is the worlds premiere longboard pool rider at this time. He skates for fun and infectious with his attitude and ability to inspire others. Greg Fountain skates for Pool King Skate Boards and has been featured in magazines and countless websites. Park Designed by: Jeff “the original longboarder” Tatum. Brought to life by: Scott Rice at Community Works Design Park Built by: California Skate Park Park size: Approximately 22,000 sq/ft. It took approximately 13 months from the redesign to the soft opening of the park. El Pescador fed the VIPs. Thanks to Rigo Landeros for his contribution and support.