http://www.spausa.org/SPAUSA_growth-trends.pdf
Currently the Western Kansas Skatepark Committee is working to expand the skatepark in Hays, Ks. The park was build in 1996 and has seen no improvement over the last 18 years. The skatepark is frequented on a daily basis and yet has required minimal maintenance over the years.
Its also been very underrated as a high traffic facility. According to a survey done in 2012, the average person that visits the skate park in Hays spends anywhere from 7 to over 28 hours a week (every week of the year weather permitting) using the facility. The time each participant spends at the park rivals many popular ball sports. The skate park is a very high traffic facility.
Expanding into the attached hockey court would add 10,000 sq.ft and the addition of a bowl to the west would put the park closer to recommended standards.
When a city does not have a properly sized skatepark facility that is engaging to local youth, the city itself becomes the skatepark.
Baseball, soccer, football, basketball and playground facilities are always being modernized and maintained in Hays so kids don't have to play in the streets. With the lack of size and diversity of the Hays skatepark it is pushing kids to that very place. The possibility of getting hit by a car or harassed is extremely high.
The Western Kansas Skatepark Committee's goal is to educate the community on how important it is to have a facility for action sports that is modern, safe and meets the recommended standards for action sports & skateboarding as athletic pursuits. Your support is welcome and very much appreciated! Thank you :)
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Reached 250 supporters
April 30, 2014
April 18, 2014
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam but here we are and it is wild to see people actually acknowledging that our local skaters deserve better than crumbling concrete. The momentum is totally surreal because it finally feels like the city might actually have to listen to us instead of just focusing on the ball fields for once.
Reached 100 supporters
December 1, 2013
75 Comments
This is a great idea, Skate boarding is a clean sport, heck I even still ride at the age of 60. It is a life long sport, requiring a fit body, sharp mind, and cordination. A great park will make Hays a destination spot for people of all ages, a positive for the community.
Skatepark needs improvement, kids, parents, people of all ages utilize the skateparks. I have been in multiple states from Hays through to Chicago, parents are involved...watching or participating with their kids. New product, skills and competitions bring in revenue...restaurants, shopping, movie theaters, hotels all benefit. This is a substantial and growing sport.
Needs an update!!!! travel to denver or kc to skate at least once a month to skate big transition Hays could be a destination for many others with properly designed and built addition
I have been to skateparks in 4 countries, over 10 states, and the Hays skatepark is the worst by far. Please update it!
It will save the city money having substantially less grass to water, and reduce skateboarding in other community areas where it may not be welcome. Sounds fair, given all the money the city pumps into venues for other sports. Finally, it will bring people to Hays and be good for the economy.
we need it expanded it sucks right now
A real concrete park with a kidney shaped bowl at least would be a fantastic addition to Hays.. Okmulgee Ok has a great example of what can be built in a small area, check it out! People traveling on I70 would also be more likely to stop in town.. Get with the program Hays!!! You guys can get it done!!! Spohnranch or Teampain is a great choice!
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Currently the Western Kansas Skatepark Committee is working to expand the skatepark in Hays, Ks. The park was build in 1996 and has seen no improvement over the last 18 years. The skatepark is frequented on a daily basis and yet has required minimal maintenance over the years.
Its also been very underrated as a high traffic facility. According to a survey done in 2012, the average person that visits the skate park in Hays spends anywhere from 7 to over 28 hours a week (every week of the year weather permitting) using the facility. The time each participant spends at the park rivals many popular ball sports. The skate park is a very high traffic facility.
Expanding into the attached hockey court would add 10,000 sq.ft and the addition of a bowl to the west would put the park closer to recommended standards.
When a city does not have a properly sized skatepark facility that is engaging to local youth, the city itself becomes the skatepark.
Baseball, soccer, football, basketball and playground facilities are always being modernized and maintained in Hays so kids don't have to play in the streets. With the lack of size and diversity of the Hays skatepark it is pushing kids to that very place. The possibility of getting hit by a car or harassed is extremely high.
The Western Kansas Skatepark Committee's goal is to educate the community on how important it is to have a facility for action sports that is modern, safe and meets the recommended standards for action sports & skateboarding as athletic pursuits. Your support is welcome and very much appreciated! Thank you :)
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
April 30, 2014
April 18, 2014
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam but here we are and it is wild to see people actually acknowledging that our local skaters deserve better than crumbling concrete. The momentum is totally surreal because it finally feels like the city might actually have to listen to us instead of just focusing on the ball fields for once.
Reached 100 supporters
December 1, 2013
75 Comments
This skate park looks like it will only accomodate a few skaters at a time. There are always skaters using it, so I'm sure a lot of the kids I see doing tricks on streets and sidewalks were crowded out. I've also noticed some dangerous spots on equipment. The potential for benefit for kids, the city, families and society in general make this an obvious YES.
This is a great idea, Skate boarding is a clean sport, heck I even still ride at the age of 60. It is a life long sport, requiring a fit body, sharp mind, and cordination. A great park will make Hays a destination spot for people of all ages, a positive for the community.
Skatepark needs improvement, kids, parents, people of all ages utilize the skateparks. I have been in multiple states from Hays through to Chicago, parents are involved...watching or participating with their kids. New product, skills and competitions bring in revenue...restaurants, shopping, movie theaters, hotels all benefit. This is a substantial and growing sport.
Needs an update!!!! travel to denver or kc to skate at least once a month to skate big transition Hays could be a destination for many others with properly designed and built addition
I have been to skateparks in 4 countries, over 10 states, and the Hays skatepark is the worst by far. Please update it!
It will save the city money having substantially less grass to water, and reduce skateboarding in other community areas where it may not be welcome. Sounds fair, given all the money the city pumps into venues for other sports. Finally, it will bring people to Hays and be good for the economy.
we need it expanded it sucks right now
A real concrete park with a kidney shaped bowl at least would be a fantastic addition to Hays.. Okmulgee Ok has a great example of what can be built in a small area, check it out! People traveling on I70 would also be more likely to stop in town.. Get with the program Hays!!! You guys can get it done!!! Spohnranch or Teampain is a great choice!
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This skate park looks like it will only accomodate a few skaters at a time. There are always skaters using it, so I'm sure a lot of the kids I see doing tricks on streets and sidewalks were crowded out. I've also noticed some dangerous spots on equipment. The potential for benefit for kids, the city, families and society in general make this an obvious YES.