Top Reasons to get a Skatepark
- Skateboarding is a healthy cardiovascular activity that promotes good health.
- The cost to participate is accessible to every economic class.
- The skatepark can be an attraction for family vacations.
- Skateparks can be a social place to go after school.
- Both young and old use skateparks.
- Skateboarding is an alternative to drug use.
- Skateboarding has millions of participants nationally and its still growing. There are currently abudant facilities for these other sports.
- Skating in a park is much safer than skating in the streets.
- The community already has hundreds to thousands of skateboarders.
- Skateparks can draw skateboarders to more appropriate areas.
- Skateboarding is a popular spectator sport.
Testimonials
Arthur Redding, President of the Hudson Massachusets Business Association is quoted as saying, “I honestly did not think it would work, I didn’t think it would be an enhancement to the business area. But I tell you what...I really think it’s [the skatepark] probably one of the best things that’s happened in the downtown in a long time.” 8/1/2008 issue of Downtown Idea Exchange
For more information on skateparks check out skatepark.org
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