Park Police in the state parks within the "Battery" area of Manhattan are now enforcing a "No Parkour" rule, punishable by a 300$ fine. Practitioners have been training here, and all over the city, for nearly a decade now, and have had virtually zero reports of vandalism, property damage, or anti-social behavior. Putting a ban on something these people love is both unfair to them, and borederline unconstitutional, as these practitioners (quite successfully) make it a point to disturb no one, andpreserveand respect the surroundings they train on and in via their "Leave No Trace" philosophy. These people aren't hurting anyone or anything, and should be allowed to continue doing so freely. These kids don't want to just go home and play video games, and you shouldn't ask them to.
We hit 2,500 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook feed right now so we can gain more momentum before I drop off these names at the park office. Text three friends and tell them to sign today.
Reached 2,500 supporters
October 7, 2010
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 23, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
August 22, 2010
August 21, 2010
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final push to break that threshold today. Send the petition link to three friends who train in the city and post about the unfair fines on your Facebook page.
10 Comments
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RUTH E GALLEGOS
10 years ago
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Please let these parkour athletes have fun and allow them to keep their parkour skills and stay active and healthy! A petition from a proud mom to a Parkour athlete! Thanks
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Matthew Adler
11 years ago
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Parkour can be practiced without being a public nuisance and it also breathes life into a decaying city. There are many other things you could do for your city. Do not try to ban parkour
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Malena Lentini
12 years ago
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Que seria lo siguiente? Prohibir correr en espacios publicos? No reir? No demostrar entusiasmo?
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Mike Robinson
15 years ago
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Ridiculous to fine people for being active. These guys are way more disciplined than the people complaining about them.
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Jason Farah
15 years ago
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Honestly what is the harm?? They clean up after themselves and keep to themselves. Leave the traceurs alone.
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Sarah Vega
15 years ago
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STOP TRYING TO CONTROL EVERY SINGLE THING PEOPLE DO. its just movement. let them be.
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jace
3 years ago
dont ban it
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Brooke lozier
10 years ago
Let the people do as they please! Don't take away their happiness for nothing.
Park Police in the state parks within the "Battery" area of Manhattan are now enforcing a "No Parkour" rule, punishable by a 300$ fine. Practitioners have been training here, and all over the city, for nearly a decade now, and have had virtually zero reports of vandalism, property damage, or anti-social behavior. Putting a ban on something these people love is both unfair to them, and borederline unconstitutional, as these practitioners (quite successfully) make it a point to disturb no one, andpreserveand respect the surroundings they train on and in via their "Leave No Trace" philosophy. These people aren't hurting anyone or anything, and should be allowed to continue doing so freely. These kids don't want to just go home and play video games, and you shouldn't ask them to.
We hit 2,500 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook feed right now so we can gain more momentum before I drop off these names at the park office. Text three friends and tell them to sign today.
Reached 2,500 supporters
October 7, 2010
Reached 1,000 supporters
August 23, 2010
Reached 100 supporters
August 22, 2010
August 21, 2010
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final push to break that threshold today. Send the petition link to three friends who train in the city and post about the unfair fines on your Facebook page.
10 Comments
R
RUTH E GALLEGOS
10 years ago
Featured
Please let these parkour athletes have fun and allow them to keep their parkour skills and stay active and healthy! A petition from a proud mom to a Parkour athlete! Thanks
M
Matthew Adler
11 years ago
Featured
Parkour can be practiced without being a public nuisance and it also breathes life into a decaying city. There are many other things you could do for your city. Do not try to ban parkour
M
Malena Lentini
12 years ago
Featured
Que seria lo siguiente? Prohibir correr en espacios publicos? No reir? No demostrar entusiasmo?
M
Mike Robinson
15 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous to fine people for being active. These guys are way more disciplined than the people complaining about them.
J
Jason Farah
15 years ago
Featured
Honestly what is the harm?? They clean up after themselves and keep to themselves. Leave the traceurs alone.
S
Sarah Vega
15 years ago
Featured
STOP TRYING TO CONTROL EVERY SINGLE THING PEOPLE DO. its just movement. let them be.
J
jace
3 years ago
dont ban it
B
Brooke lozier
10 years ago
Let the people do as they please! Don't take away their happiness for nothing.
Please let these parkour athletes have fun and allow them to keep their parkour skills and stay active and healthy! A petition from a proud mom to a Parkour athlete! Thanks