San Francisco police have a strong warning for anyone planning to attend the annual unpermitted skateboarding event known as the “hill bomb” in Dolores Park. It traditionally happens in early July, and word of the loosely organized event usually spreads on social media.
Officers are urging people to stay away from the unsanctioned event, after last year’s hill bomb resulted in mass arrests and mayhem.
“The warning is please don’t. We don’t intend to allow a hill bomb. On social media we’re seeing that some are putting out that it’s been canceled. As far as we’re concerned, it is canceled,” SFPD Chief Bill Scott said Friday.
The hill bomb, which attracts skaters to ride down a steep part of Dolores Street between 18th and 21st Streets, has come with big crowds that can turn unruly and violent.SFPD said officers will be heavily deployed this year.
Last year, there were clashes with police and mass arrests with as many as 81 …