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The town finally approved the plans for the park this morning. It has been a long and draining road to get here but we actually pulled it off. I am going to take a moment to rest before we start keeping an eye on the construction phase.

September 3, 2013

Support New Canaan Skatepark

Support New Canaan Skatepark

🏆 Won — 119 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 3 months ago
Skateboarding is one of the most popular and fast-growing sports in America. It is the sixth-largest participant sport in the US and the third largest for participants ages six through eighteen. There have been more public skateparks built in the past three years than in the previous twenty. The children who choose to skateboard as a sports activity have been overlooked in the provision of facilities within our community. They wish to have a safe and appropriate space to skate. In order to develop their athletic skills they need a quality facility. The youth of New Canaan will also reap many other benefits like exercise and being outside in a controlled environment. By signing this petition you are showing how important this issue is to you and the New Canaan community. Please sign and share among fellow parents and skatepark supporters. * PLEASE DO NOT DONATE THROUGH IPETITIONS

Updates

June 9, 2013

Reaching this level of visibility took much longer than I anticipated but the momentum is finally shifting. I am exhausted by the constant uphill climb yet seeing this support keeps me pushing toward a space for our kids.

Reached 100 supporters

June 9, 2013

6 Comments

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Dave Frost
13 years ago Featured

About time New Canaan got with the program. build the park!

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Jennifer Ross
13 years ago Featured

Our youth deserve better than just sitting around on their phones all summer. a real skatepark would get them out and active.

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Sarah Simmons
13 years ago Featured

The kids need somewhere to go!! tired of them getting kicked out of parking lots for just trying to practice tricks.

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Tom Hart
13 years ago Featured

Skateboarding is a sport just like soccer or baseball. treat it like one.

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Mike Sharma
13 years ago Featured

My son has been skating in the streets for years and it honestly makes me nervous. A park would be way safer for everyone.

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Lisa Hudson
13 years ago Featured

PLEASE!! so many towns around here have one already and ours is way behind.

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