Petition in Support of a Free Community Skate Park

Comments

#1

I support the growth and development of our youth in a positive environment.

(Havelock, 2016-12-23)

#2

I am signing because I believe, as a skateboarder, and mother of a child who skateboards, that we desperately need a skateboard park closer than an hour away.

(Pollocksville, 2016-12-23)

#4

This provides something for the youth of New Bern to do that is healthy and active. It keeps kids away from drugs, off the streets, and helps them to build actual relationships with people outside of their phones, video games, and social media. It would also keep kids from skating downtown and on the streets of New Bern. This would get kids skating in an actual skatepark and I can assure you that it would get used. I know dozens of people who travel from New Bern to skate the Atlantic Beach skate park. Thats the closest park and it limits those kids that don't have cars from being able to have a safe and positive environment to skate in. You have invested all of this money in making downtown nicer and and improving New Bern's "image" but have yet to give the youth of New Bern anything to do. Please consider doing this because I can say with 100% confidence that this park will get used IF YOU DO IT RIGHT. The kids don't want prefab or wooden ramps that are going to fall apart, get blistering hot in summer, and become unskateable when any kind of moisture gets on them. We want a concrete park. A concrete park gives a much better aesthetic, is easier to maintain, and skates much better. Don't cheap out on the youth of New Bern, give them a nice place to skate. Some examples you could check out would be Apex Skate Plaza, Atlantic Beach Skate Park, Skatepark of Buxton, and the new skatepark in Charleston, SC.

Thanks,
Austin Cooper

(Trent Woods, 2016-12-24)

#5

I believe this would be an awesome opportunitity for the skater in Craven County.

(New Bern, 2016-12-24)

#6

the community needs a skatepark

(new bern, 2016-12-24)

#7

This community has been lacking a public skateboarding facility for decades & with the evergrowing popularity of this activity each passing year, the need becomes more evident.

(New Bern, 2016-12-24)

#9

The kids need to have something to do. We the community should offer activities for the kids.

(Havelock, 2016-12-24)

#12

Our craven county youth need a skate park to showcase their takents. We have opportunities for other sports , skateboarding needs a chance .

(New Bern, 2016-12-24)

#16

I am a skateboarder and from there. It has a been a long overdue and necessary place for skateboarders to safely participate in their sport.

(Lasalle, 2016-12-24)

#17

Skaters of craven county deserve a park and it would draw in business from out of town as well.

(New Bern, 2016-12-24)

#18

I fully support a public skate park in this area. A skate park would benifit the community and especially the youths. Please make our community better and give our families another option to enjoy in our beautiful city.

(Haveloc, 2016-12-24)

#21

I'm signing because I have grown up around skateboards/skateboarders all my life. I have a brother that has been doing this since he was 11/12. We had a ramp in our back yard at one time and all the kids used to ride it. I've never met a skateboarder that wasn't friendly, kind, respectful and cleaned up after themselves. Craven County needs a skate park. You wouldn't have a problem with skaters riding on sidewalks, steps, railings, etc. if a park was in Craven County.

(New Bern, 2016-12-25)

#22

My son and husband need a skate park and we need a safe place for our youth in craven county

(Havelock, 2016-12-26)

#24

This would give the older teens a positive outlet for their energy. There is nothing in Havelock for the older teens to do. I believe they get bored and this then contributes to mischief. Please consider this effort for the youth in our town.

(Havelock, 2016-12-29)

#27

We are a family of skateboarders and love traveling to skate different parks.
New Bern is very close to us so it's a great area to visit,shop and skate. I know a lot of skaters from that area and it's needed....it's also a plus to the city's parks and recreation department.

(Swansboro, 2016-12-29)

#31

I've grown up in a life of skateboarding. And I'd love to see the community come together and build something besides a church or fast food joint.

(New Bern, 2016-12-31)

#32

We always get kicked out of everywhere we go to skate in newbern so I think its about time we actually get a place to skate

(New Bern, 2017-01-03)

#33

Support friends and children in Craven/surrounding areas.

(Maple Hill, 2017-01-17)

#34

The young people of New Bern and the surrounding area need more options for outdoor activities to help keep them on a positive track and stay healthy.

(morehead city, 2017-01-17)

#36

I am 36 and have lived in New Bern my whole life. I have been skating since I was 10 and the kids have always needed a place to skate here. This is very necessary because there is no where for the kids to go and skate here without getting in trouble and skate freely and safely.

(New Bern, 2017-01-17)

#38

Growing up in new Bern skating led to meeting the guys that would be my lifelong friends. We asked for this since the early 90's and it needs to happen. Thanks

(New Bern, 2017-01-17)

#39

I am signing to keep kids off of the streets.

(Dover, 2017-01-17)

#41

We visit New Bern often and my son is always looking for a new park to skate.

(Grimesland, 2017-01-17)

#43

Please build this skate park for the kids to have something to do!

(New bern, 2017-01-17)

#45

I love skateboarding culture.My husband and both children have been skating all their lives. Not only does skateboarding provide a physical outlet but also a creative one. For kids who may not enjoy team sports this is an awesome way to be athletic but also an individual. Skateboarding rules!!

(Greensboro, 2017-01-17)

#47

My kids and nephews all ride bikes, skateboards, and all the new things that are out these days. There definitely needs to be a safe off the streets place for these kids to enjoy their hobbies.

(Vanceboro, 2017-01-17)

#49

I grew up in New Bern and 20 years ago and tried to get a skatepark back then- I can only imagine how much the community would benefit from one now. I've seen smaller communities, like Carolina Beach, create community skateparks and they're heavily used. It gives the youth something to do and stay out of trouble.

(Wilmington, 2017-01-17)

#50

It would provide a place for kids growing up in the area to go

(Jacksonville, 2017-01-17)

#51

Skating is life

(Swansboro, 2017-01-17)

#52

I believe a skate park would bring a positive influence for the youth in the new bern area. This may keep some from on the streets falling into the evil mischief that is growing rapidly.

(New Bern, 2017-01-17)

#54

Sk8 is life!

(High Point, 2017-01-18)

#55

Skating has helped myself and many people I know stay out of trouble and build lifelong bonds of friendship.

(Greensboro, 2017-01-18)

#56

every child need a place they can go and be a child

(hubert, 2017-01-18)

#61

Kids need somewhere to go to hang out and skate to stay out of trouble.

(Kings mountain, 2017-01-18)

#62

Creates a safe environment for kids and adults alike to have fun and excercise.

(Summerfield, 2017-01-18)

#63

We need more for kids

(arapahoe, 2017-01-18)

#64

New Bern Needs This.

(New Bern, 2017-01-18)

#69

kids need a place to express their skills and abilities and to make life long friends with the same interests.

(Greenville, 2017-01-20)

#70

I grew up in New Bern and we have needed a skate park since back then. It would really give the kids something to do and keep them out of trouble

(Fuquay Varina, 2017-01-21)

#73

I am a long-time new Bern resident and wish more than anything to see the kids iof new Bern have something they can look forward to doing in the afternoons

(Oriental, 2017-01-23)

#74

New bern youth and us older folks did not have a park growing up to skate, youth today in new been can not drive to every surrounding towns skate park.

(Wilmington nc, 2017-01-23)

#76

Everyone doesn't play basketball

(Wallace, 2017-01-23)

#79

I support the skate park

(Winston-Salem, 2017-01-24)

#80

Kids need something to do in New Bern! Keeps them out of trouble!

(Grantsboro NC, 2017-01-24)

#81

I'm a skateboarder in North Carolina and all these towns have empty ball fields of all sorts everywhere you look there's always people at the skatepark except when it's raining.Also your remember the whole idol hands thing right, God Bless

(Kill devil hills, 2017-02-08)

#84

The kids need a better outlet than video games, and drugs. Active lifestyles lead healthy lives

(New bern, 2017-10-23)

#85

Every city needs a skatepark

(navassa, 2017-10-23)

#86

New Bern desperately needs this.

(Morehead, 2017-10-23)

#90

We definitely need activities for our youth here in New Bern. It is shameful that this and other activities are not here already!!

(New bern, 2017-10-24)

#91

My husband drives to far to skate.

(New Bern, 2017-10-24)

#92

Our kids need something to do in this town!!

(New bern, 2017-10-24)

#94

For the kids New Bern... come on!

(Swansboro, 2017-10-24)

#104

Please keep all our children off the streets...

(New bern, 2017-10-24)

#105

I'm signing because Stephen Wood asked me to support something that he thinks will be great for the community and I trust his judgement.

(New Bern, 2017-10-24)

#106

A free community Skatepark will give kids and adult of all ages to come together to skate, scooter or bike. Free let’s every kid have the opportunity to enjoy!

(Wilmington, 2017-10-24)

#107

We need things for teens to do

(New Bern nc, 2017-10-24)

#110

Newbern has a big skate scene and deserves a skate park!

(Newbern, 2017-10-25)

#111

New Bern needs a safe place for kids and adults to skateboard. In addition, a public park would bring in visitors to the city and would help local businesses generate additional revenue.

(Raleigh, NC, 2017-10-25)

#117

Skateparks change lives!

(Wilmington, 2017-10-25)

#118

The children of New Bern needs a place to have fun

(Raleigh, 2017-10-25)

#121

For the kids

(Monterey, 2017-10-25)

#122

This is my home town and believe it’s a great creative way to give kids and teens something to do that fun and exercise!

(Holly Springs, 2017-10-26)

#124

I believe a skate park would benefit the citizens of New Bern and Craven County. A skate park would promote exercise improving physical and mental health, provide a safe place for skate boarders to practice their sport and reduce damage to personal property that occurs when there is nowhere for a skateboarder to skate. In addition a skate park would increase economic activity in the local economy.

(Trent Woods, 2017-10-27)

#125

Our children need something to do to keep them off the streets and physically fit. This is better than sitting in front of a tv all day and keeps them healthier

(Havelock, 2017-10-27)

#126

There's absolutely nothing for anyone to do in this town except look at tie die new Bern shirts and grass growing

(New bern, 2017-10-27)

#128

I think that a skating park is good for the community. It is a good active sport that appeals to all ages.

(Coraopolis, PA, 2017-10-28)