To: Yevette Clark, U.S. Representative Representative for New York’s 9th District and Brad Lander, Representative for the 39th Council District in Brooklyn

RESTORATION OF FITNESS STATIONS (IF NEEDED) & PROVIDE FITNESS STATIONS/FACILITIES IN OUR "ALL" OU...

This petition is to have a place for people of all ages to learn about the importance of health, eating right, working out and exercising together. For America's youth to elderly to have somewhere they can go and learn all the aforementioned for "free" on a daily basis starting with Caton Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn N.Y. hopefully spreading throughout all boroughs fixing up those parks that "may" have inadequate workout area's or constructing/providing those parks that may not have adequate facilities at all.

The aim here is our city parks should have facilities that cater to calisthenics/working out which doesn't require more than a few benches & workout bars, (parallel bars & some simple equipment that can be provided). I'm looking to along with other trainers to dedicate our time in training all who wish to participate at no charge to those in the community who wish to live a healthier lifestyle and become fit in the process, plus give our youth to elderly a chance to participate in something that's benefits them in many ways that can't afford to attend a gym.

Why is this important?

We talk about America becoming very overweight, bad eating habits, lack of exercise etc. We talk about youth in our community who have no guidance, mentors or respect a place to go where there's positive energy and a chance to interact with people/adults who can assist in guiding them. This is an opportunity for us to connect with our youth by providing a service that will help them in many areas and help build confidence and structure. If we fix up a area, build an area where there are trainers/mentors where those of all ages can come together and for those who can't afford otherwise in a safe setting. There have been many closures of Community Centers where people can no longer have such services, and youth have no where else to go for positive mentoring so this would provide a great service and can be provided all across the board. I am the founder of a group/organization called "DEM BOYS OF PROSPECT PARK" as well as a few other personal trainers have been providing such services for the past 3-5 years in Prospect Park, Brooklyn N.Y. free of charge daily having lessons in Calisthenics, Martial Arts, Boxing and Cardio Workouts. We have even started three sites (Facebook, YouTube & Instagram) where we upload and perform in video's to help those along the transition to becoming fit and leading healthier lives with a passion in our hearts to help those succeed. So help us help you and yours in leading a fulfilling healthier lifestyle!!!!