Vote by Friday to Save La Sierra Skate Park

Voting for an online contest that would prevent the from closing ends Friday.

officials have said the skate park is scheduled to close July 1 due to budget cuts if alternative funding cannot be secured.

Through the Raley's Reach program, groups can win a $5,000 grant from Raley's.

The existing park is staffed with part-time employees and is open 7 days a week, between 35 and 45 hours depending on the season, district official Elizabeth Crisante has said. The skate park services more than 5,000 participants a year and is open free of charge to users with boards, roller blades and scooters.

The park has begun to generate revenue through fee based programs but is not financially self-sufficient, Crisante said.