Tampa Historical Preservation Committee gives “Bro Bowl” landmark designation

A crucial step in preserving the “Bro Bowl” was made Tuesday.

In a 4-2 vote, the Tampa Historical Preservation Commission has decided to recommend the skate park at Perry Harvey Sr. Park, nicknamed the “Bro Bowl”, to the national list of historical places.

The decision was cast in light of its importance to both Tampa and the skateboarding community, and the fact that it’s one of the last of a dying breed. Opened in 1979 during skate boarding’s first boom period, it’s one of three parks of its kind left in the country.

This article appears in Jun 13-19, 2013.