Parks and Recreation Commission Live Stream 11/18/25

The City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission held a meeting on November 18, 2025, which included a special presentation from Exposure Skate, the organizer of the world's largest women's skateboarding event. The presentation highlighted the event's significant economic and community impact, including international participation, youth programming, and contributions to local nonprofits. Exposure Skate requested financial support from the city to help cover increasing permit and operational costs, proposing a partnership to share expenses and enhance the event's branding with the city. The commission discussed the event's history, growth, and challenges, and expressed support for recommending to the city council that staff engage in collaboration discussions with Exposure Skate to explore ways to help the event remain in Encinitas. Additionally, the meeting covered other park-related topics such as sports field improvements, lighting, turf installation, and multi-use scheduling, with various sports organizations advocating for enhanced facilities and better field allocation. The commission approved previous meeting minutes and discussed upcoming events and work plans, emphasizing the need to finalize recommendations for city council consideration in early 2026.