They aren't truly concerned about skater safety, it's the more PC argument, they have said the noise from the slides and skate pucks is what they find most offensive. So lets give them carte blanche to call and complain to the police about it, when the police could be doing much more important work. Amazing how much entitlement one can feel the higher your income bracket.

@ujfoyt - That was essential my comments to the city council yesterday.

There are already laws on the books that police can use to deter zoobombing. Skateboard are considers vehicles (like bicycles) according to the city council, therefore tickets can be issued for speeding, running stop signs, etc. Passing a brand new ordnance would only deter law-abiding skateboarders. The ones who already flout the law and recklessly risk their lives will not follow the new ban.

To truly stop zoobombing, Portland needs to implement some type of traffic control device specifically aimed at skateboards. Similar to the speed bumps found in residential neighborhood to force automobiles to travel the speed limit, the roads and intersections around Washington Park/Arlington Heights can be modified to slow down skateboarders. Whether it's cobble stone streets, metal grates (similar to cattle guards perhaps), or some other type of road device, I believe a passive approach to this problem is more elegant and ultimately will be more successful than more laws.