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Lathrop Skatepark

Lathrop Skatepark is a clean (as skateparks go) quiet litle place. Located across the street from the railroad tracks and police station, it's frequented by BMXer's, street/tech skaters, kids who don't skate and think it's jungle gym, and the like. Everyone seems to get along and reasonably respect the right of way. I have never seen anyone show up for the skatelite trannys, but doesn't mean they don't come. Solo morning sessions are just that... solo. Lucky if 4 cars drive by in two hours. With so many gnarly skateparks nearby, Lathrop does not top many lists. But if you imagine it's your own private skatepark (which basically it is most of the time) then it's not so bad a place. Travelers: Head two blocks East and you'll run into the Lathrop Community Center. Excellent place to bbq, relax, use the restrooms, and recover. Enjoy!

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Stockton Skatepark

Don't laugh. If it were a ditch then it would be the best ditch ever! But since it is a skatepark and it lacks the refinements and flow that are common in today's skatepark designs, then... lets say it is NOT a destination. To it's credit, Stockton's skatepark was one of the first to be built after the rise and fall of the large skateparks of the 70's. For awhile, it was the only park for miles in any direction. Given some time you can squeeze out a flow line or two. Skilled Thrashers have and will continue to enjoy the unintentional difficulty. I have to say it's made me a more appreciative, daring, and less-lazy skater. All my life I have been fiercely proud of my hometown Stockton, I guess it's time to have a little pride for it's skatepark. Oh yeah, bring a helmet. Stockton PD will ticket you if given the chance. Longboard Rick's fine was over 100 bones!