- Another week, another mention of the failed skate park in Hercules… “Richmond is attempting what neighboring cities are struggling to do: build a skate park that draws skateboarders but keeps graffiti, loitering and criminal activity at bay. [...] In 2002, Hercules converted a tennis court in Woodfield Park into a skateboarding facility. Officials closed [...]

For the third time in eighteen months, Hercules’ failed skate park is cited in a news article about nearby cities’ efforts, first Pinole and now Richmond… “Hercules opened a skate park in Woodfield Park in 2002 and closed it two years later, citing vandalism, graffiti and accusations of drug use. The location led to its [...]

Two stories… – As “the Contra Costa Housing Authority announced last week that it will open the waiting list for its Section 8 housing assistance program for five days in November,” it is noted that Hercules ranks eighth in Contra Costa County (and second in West County) with 245 Section 8 households. – And skateboarders [...]

The City of Pinole is considering building a skate park, for the kids. The City of Hercules tried this previously a few years ago, but closed it after only two years, because of “vandalism, drinking, drugs, [and] loud profanity.”