The local community of alternative sports fans are coming together to support the creation of a skatepark in Harrisburg, Il. Q: What is different about our community vs. Herrin, Carterville, Marion, and even Goreville? A: These communities have put together and constructed areas for local skateboarders, BMX riders, and inline skaters to utilize for their respected sports. The Harrisburg park district has recently spent 30,000 dollars on a tennis court. This money is going to waste. The very small amount of individuals that play tennis in Harrisburg should not warrant a $30,000.00 court. Skateboarding and other alternative sports are rising in local communities. The need is now here.
Q: How would our community benefit from building a skatepark?
A: A skatepark provides a safe environment for individuals to spend recreational time. Children and teenagers are becoming less active in our community because they say “we don’t have anything to do”. A skatepark provides a fun environment while promoting an active lifestyle. A skatepark will also generate more business to local stores and shops.
Q: Is a skatepark really safe?
A: No extreme sport is 100% safe. Skate parks are designed for extreme sports specifically with safety a number one thought. Helmets would be encouraged and park hours would be limited.
Q: Where would the community put a skatepark?
A: The Harrisburg town Park. The park has multiple areas that have not been used in years. The old stage on the west side of the park would be an excellent location. Also there is a half-court basketball court that could be expanded and a park built on it. Finally, there are two $30,000.00 tennis courts that can be divided by a fence and one side be dedicated to a skatepark.
These reasons are some of many, but the truth is that there is not that much entertainment for young people in our community. Governor Bruce Rauner has stated that we need to make Illinois a desirable state to live. That isn’t done just by jobs, taxes, and economy; It’s also done through community and having more to offer.
Please help support the Harrisburg City Skatepark by signing our petition.Updates
May 22, 2016
I was just looking at the total and my head is spinning because we are getting so fast toward that milestone which honestly feels wild compared to when this was just an idea in my head. If you could just ping a few folks right now to look at this page we might actually hit that mark before the day is out and that would put so much real pressure on the park district board when I walk in there.
Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2015
August 9, 2015
getting so near to that first hundred and it makes me think about all those times we have been told no for no good reason. if everyone reading this just grabs one person who actually cares about having a place to ride we can hit that mark today and show them we are not just going to fade away like they probably want us to.
354 Comments
Harrisburg needs a place like this for people like me and my friends to hangout and skate. We get complaints all the time cause we skate places in town but what do they expect us to do? The closest skatepark is about 40 minutes away!
These kids perform this sport with their hearts and souls. Unfortunately, signs all over town prohibit them from skating anywhere, so they cannot practice or perform their sport without getting in trouble. Give them a place to show their talents!
I thought the skate park was on the agenda several years ago. What happened. Hope this does not fail to produce again. Two $30,000 tennis courts? That says a lot about who has power in this town and who they think is more important.
I'd love to see a skatepark in Harrisburg. I know my son would be thrilled to have a place to go when we are in town...he could learn from the more experienced kids. We have no pavement in the rural areas, and he's always wanted to learn to skate!
Skateboarding is growing in small towns everywhere. It is only fair to accommodate for skateboarders, BMX riders, and inline skaters a designated public area to ride, as I am sure you don't want them on the streets or private property.
Would be nice to have a place to chill and get to know some new people
It would be great for the kids!!
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The local community of alternative sports fans are coming together to support the creation of a skatepark in Harrisburg, Il. Q: What is different about our community vs. Herrin, Carterville, Marion, and even Goreville? A: These communities have put together and constructed areas for local skateboarders, BMX riders, and inline skaters to utilize for their respected sports. The Harrisburg park district has recently spent 30,000 dollars on a tennis court. This money is going to waste. The very small amount of individuals that play tennis in Harrisburg should not warrant a $30,000.00 court. Skateboarding and other alternative sports are rising in local communities. The need is now here.
Q: How would our community benefit from building a skatepark?
A: A skatepark provides a safe environment for individuals to spend recreational time. Children and teenagers are becoming less active in our community because they say “we don’t have anything to do”. A skatepark provides a fun environment while promoting an active lifestyle. A skatepark will also generate more business to local stores and shops.
Q: Is a skatepark really safe?
A: No extreme sport is 100% safe. Skate parks are designed for extreme sports specifically with safety a number one thought. Helmets would be encouraged and park hours would be limited.
Q: Where would the community put a skatepark?
A: The Harrisburg town Park. The park has multiple areas that have not been used in years. The old stage on the west side of the park would be an excellent location. Also there is a half-court basketball court that could be expanded and a park built on it. Finally, there are two $30,000.00 tennis courts that can be divided by a fence and one side be dedicated to a skatepark.
These reasons are some of many, but the truth is that there is not that much entertainment for young people in our community. Governor Bruce Rauner has stated that we need to make Illinois a desirable state to live. That isn’t done just by jobs, taxes, and economy; It’s also done through community and having more to offer.
Please help support the Harrisburg City Skatepark by signing our petition.Updates
May 22, 2016
I was just looking at the total and my head is spinning because we are getting so fast toward that milestone which honestly feels wild compared to when this was just an idea in my head. If you could just ping a few folks right now to look at this page we might actually hit that mark before the day is out and that would put so much real pressure on the park district board when I walk in there.
Reached 100 supporters
August 11, 2015
August 9, 2015
getting so near to that first hundred and it makes me think about all those times we have been told no for no good reason. if everyone reading this just grabs one person who actually cares about having a place to ride we can hit that mark today and show them we are not just going to fade away like they probably want us to.
354 Comments
I actually live in the middle of the park. At times, there are 20 people playing basketball at a time. There are also people who play roller hockey on the basketball court. It is really hard to do both at the same time. A skate park would be a great idea.
Harrisburg needs a place like this for people like me and my friends to hangout and skate. We get complaints all the time cause we skate places in town but what do they expect us to do? The closest skatepark is about 40 minutes away!
These kids perform this sport with their hearts and souls. Unfortunately, signs all over town prohibit them from skating anywhere, so they cannot practice or perform their sport without getting in trouble. Give them a place to show their talents!
I thought the skate park was on the agenda several years ago. What happened. Hope this does not fail to produce again. Two $30,000 tennis courts? That says a lot about who has power in this town and who they think is more important.
I'd love to see a skatepark in Harrisburg. I know my son would be thrilled to have a place to go when we are in town...he could learn from the more experienced kids. We have no pavement in the rural areas, and he's always wanted to learn to skate!
Skateboarding is growing in small towns everywhere. It is only fair to accommodate for skateboarders, BMX riders, and inline skaters a designated public area to ride, as I am sure you don't want them on the streets or private property.
Would be nice to have a place to chill and get to know some new people
It would be great for the kids!!
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I actually live in the middle of the park. At times, there are 20 people playing basketball at a time. There are also people who play roller hockey on the basketball court. It is really hard to do both at the same time. A skate park would be a great idea.