To: The Michigan State House, The Michigan State Senate, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer
BasketBall Court at Marshbank Park!
My name is Brandon Edwards, and I am a West Bloomfield resident. As an athlete who loves the sport of basketball and getting more involved in my community, I believe the one of the best parks in all of Michigan, Marshbank Park, needs a basketball court!! There are so many people who live near me and love to hoop,but have to travel far in order to do so. Building a basketball court will cause more kids to come outside rather than stay inside and play Fortnite!
Why is this important?
To bring those who love to play basketball but don’t have a place to play to a place where they can form great friendships and connections they never thought they could, and to shine a light on an issue that is talked about but never acted upon; the fact of how more and more younger people are choosing video games and smartphones over going outside and exercising and having fun with friends to avoid human interaction. Exercise is a reason for academic success also, and it’s fading away in today’s youth. Something as small as a basketball court can change that.