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SHARE THE TURF FIELD WITH THE COMMUNITY

SHARE THE TURF FIELD WITH THE COMMUNITY

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 2 months ago
We the undersigned request 50% time dedicated to community use on the turf field in Washington Park (Third street between Fourth and Fifth avenues). Our children need a place to play. The field is presently being heavily and happily used on school days and weekends by children and families and teens, but permit only use is coming soon. We know teams need a place to play and we want to share the space equitably. Allow team play 50% of the time and open community use 50% of the time. We would also be happy to share this large field with 50% of the space used by teams and 50% open to free spontaneous play. Play space for kids and families and teens is an important recreational need in our community. Four hours a week open time(the present plan) is unacceptable. The Parks Department appears responsive to our concerns, please sign below if you want them to renegotiate the terms of community use on the turf field.

Updates

June 1, 2009

I never imagined so many people felt this strongly about keeping our neighborhood field open for everyone. Hearing your stories about how much this space means to your families is the only reason this has kept moving forward.

June 1, 2009

I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people joined this effort because I truly thought I was alone in wanting more time on the turf. This momentum is entirely due to your willingness to step up and speak for our local families. It feels surreal to see so many neighbors agreeing that our kids deserve more space to play.

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Mike Holt
17 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that they want to lock the gates on our kids. We pay taxes for these parks we should be able to use them.

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Linda Fletcher
17 years ago Featured

So tired of seeing it empty while kids are stuck playing in the street close it down to the public and you just cause problems.

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Robert Crawford
17 years ago Featured

50/50 is the only way this works. Stop acting like the field belongs to only one group.

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Jessica Gutierrez
17 years ago Featured

What about the kids who dont play for a travel team? do they just not get to use the park anymore? come on now.

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Sarah Ortega
17 years ago Featured

My son just wants to kick a ball around after school but now he gets kicked off. Let the kids play!!

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David Crawford
17 years ago Featured

The school dominates that field all day everyday. It is only fair to open it up for resident kids on the weekends

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