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To: Local and county officials
We support building more skateparks in Delaware County, PA
We ask our elected officials to support building more high-quality skateparks in Delaware County.
Why?
We believe that kids -- of all ages-- need more avenues for recreation and outdoor activity. Skateboarding is one of the most accessible, inexpensive and creative sports out there. It appeals not just to kids but also to parents who grew up skating and want to pass their love of this sport to the next generation. The skating community wants a place to play, practice and show off their ability, and our children need a place to learn this sport.
Why is this important?
Let's be frank. These days, everyone needs more places to play outside. The reality of the 2020 pandemic has shown us, as residents of Delaware County, that our outdoor space could be better utilized. This rings particularly true for school-age kids who have outgrown the playground or don't play organized sports. Skateboarding is a great outlet for those kids.
This will also have a positive impact on our community. Skateparks are incredibly popular. They are used by skateboarders, inline skaters, roller skaters and often scooters and stunt bikers.
Visit any public skatepark and you will see an incredibly high use of public land per square foot. A skatepark will increase the use of our public, tax-funded park. It will also provide an outlet for the ever-growing sport of skateboarding and showcase Delco as a place where the community comes together to support this great sport.