The city officially greenlit the full renovations for our track and field. We won this because hundreds of you refused to let the project stall. Keep an eye on the park website for the upcoming schedule of groundbreaking events.
March 15, 2017
Final supporters
We've made great progress in getting two
of our playgrounds and our fitness area renovated. We're looking forward to getting our
basketball courts upgraded but, .... we still have plenty of work to
do.
We certainly want you to sign our petition but, you can also become a friend of the Friends of Wingate Park and go out and get our petition signed by your family, your friends and your neighbors.
Help get our petition signed for the upgrade of our Wingate Park Track and Field and you'll also be bringing more events and activities like the MLK Concert Series, It's My Park Day, Annual Harvest Family Fun Day and outfitting our park for Volleyball, Soccer and more!
You can make a donation http://friendsofwingatepark.org/donate.aspx
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 26, 2017
February 24, 2017
We are approaching 250 signatures and need a final push to hit our goal before the next meeting. Post the link on your Facebook page right now and text three neighbors to get them on board.
January 9, 2017
We hit 100 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook wall and email your local representative to demand these court upgrades now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2017
107 Comments
I play AYSO and at Wingate there are unsafe condititions. Firsly, the grass is not grass- it is very patchy and is full of gravel. This interferes immensely with the soccer game as we cannot run around to our full potential since we are afraid of slipping again. There are also no soccer goals which is a fundamental part of soccer. Please advise before the next season!!!!!
My kids play soccer there. Terrible field... BUT the community REALLY uses the running track, courts and fitness area. This is a park that needs funding, because it is USED!
Place been the same since the 80s, basketball courts needs new floor, glass backboards, track and field needs a new makeover.
Wingate Park has been a cultural bedrock of our community, in addition to providing recreational respite for generations. Of course we would like it to be upgrade and maintained so that it may continue its legacy of sociocultural refuge and education.
This is an enormously important public open space in the middle of a densely populated community traditionally undeserved with quality recreational facilities. Not to mention being the principal sports venue for two large public High Schools. Reconstruct the athletic field now.
Kudos to all involved and definitely will be on site to play upon completion of courts.
These are admirable efforts that we wish will result in more successes for the Wingate Park team. From: Sharon at Varied Resources.
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The city officially greenlit the full renovations for our track and field. We won this because hundreds of you refused to let the project stall. Keep an eye on the park website for the upcoming schedule of groundbreaking events.
March 15, 2017
Final supporters
We've made great progress in getting two
of our playgrounds and our fitness area renovated. We're looking forward to getting our
basketball courts upgraded but, .... we still have plenty of work to
do.
We certainly want you to sign our petition but, you can also become a friend of the Friends of Wingate Park and go out and get our petition signed by your family, your friends and your neighbors.
Help get our petition signed for the upgrade of our Wingate Park Track and Field and you'll also be bringing more events and activities like the MLK Concert Series, It's My Park Day, Annual Harvest Family Fun Day and outfitting our park for Volleyball, Soccer and more!
You can make a donation http://friendsofwingatepark.org/donate.aspx
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 26, 2017
February 24, 2017
We are approaching 250 signatures and need a final push to hit our goal before the next meeting. Post the link on your Facebook page right now and text three neighbors to get them on board.
January 9, 2017
We hit 100 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook wall and email your local representative to demand these court upgrades now.
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2017
107 Comments
Renovating Wingate park is incredibly important for the community. The programs that serves the community that Wingate Park has created, help young African Americans get jobs in the construction industry, become a responsible contributing members of the community, and so much more.
I play AYSO and at Wingate there are unsafe condititions. Firsly, the grass is not grass- it is very patchy and is full of gravel. This interferes immensely with the soccer game as we cannot run around to our full potential since we are afraid of slipping again. There are also no soccer goals which is a fundamental part of soccer. Please advise before the next season!!!!!
My kids play soccer there. Terrible field... BUT the community REALLY uses the running track, courts and fitness area. This is a park that needs funding, because it is USED!
Place been the same since the 80s, basketball courts needs new floor, glass backboards, track and field needs a new makeover.
Wingate Park has been a cultural bedrock of our community, in addition to providing recreational respite for generations. Of course we would like it to be upgrade and maintained so that it may continue its legacy of sociocultural refuge and education.
This is an enormously important public open space in the middle of a densely populated community traditionally undeserved with quality recreational facilities. Not to mention being the principal sports venue for two large public High Schools. Reconstruct the athletic field now.
Kudos to all involved and definitely will be on site to play upon completion of courts.
These are admirable efforts that we wish will result in more successes for the Wingate Park team. From: Sharon at Varied Resources.
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Renovating Wingate park is incredibly important for the community. The programs that serves the community that Wingate Park has created, help young African Americans get jobs in the construction industry, become a responsible contributing members of the community, and so much more.