Falls Township Community Park’s Skatepark has a rule stating that no bikes, scooters or rollerblades are allowed in the skatepark. Therefore, my 10 year old son and many others cannot access this space, simply because of what they ride. Scootering has grown into a huge sport, with millions of participants worldwide, and none of them can ride this park. This impacts hundreds forcing these kids to ride in the streets putting them in danger of being struck by a motor vehicle. Scooters are a "wheeled recreational device" just like skateboards which can be used in skateparks. Scooters are equally maneuverable/safe/dangerous as skateboards and should be allowed in the skatepark.
My 10 year old son RJ is petitioning the Falls Township Board of Supervisors to either
A) Hear his request to simply change the rule and allow scooters to be used in the Falls Township Community Park’s Skatepark
OR
B) Form a designated scooter park within the Falls Township Community Park where scooters can be used
If you agree and would like to see scooters allowed at the Falls Township Community Park’s Skatepark or a designated scooter park formed, please sign this petition. Be sure to include your name, address and signature.
Thank you for your support,
Stacy R. (parent of RJ B.)
Falls Township Residents
Updates
July 18, 2020
I have been in contact with local officials to discuss the current restrictions preventing children from using the skatepark. The feedback from the community has highlighted how many families are affected by this policy. We are continuing to press for a formal review of these rules to ensure the park serves all residents equally.
July 18, 2020
The response to this request has exceeded my initial expectations. It is encouraging to see our community recognize the importance of providing safe recreational spaces for our youth.
Reached 100 supporters
July 18, 2020
28 Comments
There are many different areas at Falls Park and to allow children to use scooters at the park would allow them to have a safe place to ride and have fun, instead of the public streets. My children are grown, but this is for the safety of our children.
I myself and many other friends ride or used to ride scooters and were always getting yelled at for riding the streets. This park is a perfect place for us to ride.
Have seen a couple kids almost get hit who have been weaving in and out of cars on scooters, need a place for them to safely ride!
I am a single father with three kids whom all love to ride their scooters... I would appreciate the opportunity to take them to ride their scooters over at the local Skatepark within Falls Township Community Park, a mere stone's throw in distance from my residence over in Pennwood Crossing Mobile Home Community. Thank you.
My son is also a scooter rider and is disappointed every time we go to the park and cannot ride.
Let bikes and scooters ride, there is no reason they should not be allowed. Skateboarders aren't the only ones who pay taxes.
We didn’t know just got kicked out! Now I’ve got two 9 year notice kids very upset! This scooter rule is ridiculous!
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Falls Township Community Park’s Skatepark has a rule stating that no bikes, scooters or rollerblades are allowed in the skatepark. Therefore, my 10 year old son and many others cannot access this space, simply because of what they ride. Scootering has grown into a huge sport, with millions of participants worldwide, and none of them can ride this park. This impacts hundreds forcing these kids to ride in the streets putting them in danger of being struck by a motor vehicle. Scooters are a "wheeled recreational device" just like skateboards which can be used in skateparks. Scooters are equally maneuverable/safe/dangerous as skateboards and should be allowed in the skatepark.
My 10 year old son RJ is petitioning the Falls Township Board of Supervisors to either
A) Hear his request to simply change the rule and allow scooters to be used in the Falls Township Community Park’s Skatepark
OR
B) Form a designated scooter park within the Falls Township Community Park where scooters can be used
If you agree and would like to see scooters allowed at the Falls Township Community Park’s Skatepark or a designated scooter park formed, please sign this petition. Be sure to include your name, address and signature.
Thank you for your support,
Stacy R. (parent of RJ B.)
Falls Township Residents
Updates
July 18, 2020
I have been in contact with local officials to discuss the current restrictions preventing children from using the skatepark. The feedback from the community has highlighted how many families are affected by this policy. We are continuing to press for a formal review of these rules to ensure the park serves all residents equally.
July 18, 2020
The response to this request has exceeded my initial expectations. It is encouraging to see our community recognize the importance of providing safe recreational spaces for our youth.
Reached 100 supporters
July 18, 2020
28 Comments
My son was big into scootering with the closing of the Franklin mills indoor park it left kids nowhere to ride
There are many different areas at Falls Park and to allow children to use scooters at the park would allow them to have a safe place to ride and have fun, instead of the public streets. My children are grown, but this is for the safety of our children.
I myself and many other friends ride or used to ride scooters and were always getting yelled at for riding the streets. This park is a perfect place for us to ride.
Have seen a couple kids almost get hit who have been weaving in and out of cars on scooters, need a place for them to safely ride!
I am a single father with three kids whom all love to ride their scooters... I would appreciate the opportunity to take them to ride their scooters over at the local Skatepark within Falls Township Community Park, a mere stone's throw in distance from my residence over in Pennwood Crossing Mobile Home Community. Thank you.
My son is also a scooter rider and is disappointed every time we go to the park and cannot ride.
Let bikes and scooters ride, there is no reason they should not be allowed. Skateboarders aren't the only ones who pay taxes.
We didn’t know just got kicked out! Now I’ve got two 9 year notice kids very upset! This scooter rule is ridiculous!
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My son was big into scootering with the closing of the Franklin mills indoor park it left kids nowhere to ride