The Challenge:

The Rocker Memorial Skatepark (RMSP) is a planned 25,000 sq. ft. community skatepark in Truckee River Regional Park. Despite broad community support, the project faces serious funding obstacles. Why?

🚧 Truckee’s Unique Government Structure:

• Town of Truckee (inc. 1993): Handles roads, trails, sidewalks, planning—not sports or recreation.
• Truckee-Donner Recreation & Park District (TDRPD) (est. 1963): Manages parks and programs—but lacks major capital funds.

Unlike most towns with a unified Parks & Rec department, Truckee splits responsibilities between two separate agencies—neither of which fully funds projects like RMSP.

💸 Who Gets Your Property Tax?

TDRPD’s share is for operations—not construction. The Town contributes $0 toward skateparks.

🧱 Why RMSP Must Raise ~$3.3 Million Privately:

• Land is public (TDRPD), but not funded
  
• Town permits + CEQA required for development
  
• Town-required civil improvements: ADA paths, curbs, drainage, landscaping—all at skatepark’s expense
  
• No Town or TDRPD capital budget allocated

🧩 This Creates a Funding Gap:

The skatepark must meet public project requirements — but is funded like a private one.

✅ What RMSP Has Done So Far:

• $625K raised from local donations, grants & events
  
• $215K+ spent on permits, design, CEQA
  
• Over 1,000 volunteer hours donated
  
• Project ready to build — but needs major funding to break ground

❤️ Why It Matters:

RMSP will offer a free, inclusive, all-ages recreation space, reduce car travel to distant skateparks, and honor a local legacy — Steve “Rocker” Anderson.

🔑 Want to Help Close the Gap?

• 💵 Donate:rockermemorialskatepark.org
• 📧 Get involved: rockermemorialskatepark@gmail.com
• 📱 Follow: @rockermemorialskatepark 

Let’s build the skatepark Truckee has dreamed of — together.