We are organizing support to have lights installed to extend (to a reasonable hour : ) the daily use this popular facility gets from its enthusiastic users: the youth of the North Shore!
We believe that installing lights will provide three major benefits. First and most importantly, it will allow skatepark users to get more use out of this popular civic space. Second, installing lights will discourage undesirable activities from taking place after dark. And third, powerful lighting will increase overall visibility and make it safer for those who choose to use the park after dark.
It is worth mentioning that the Parkgate Skatepark in Deep Cove has had lights installed since the park was built without any issues. Not to mention nearly every athletics field in North Van!
This petition is being directed by the same brothers (Brian & Mike Tancredi) who coordinated a previous petition to save the old indoor skatepark at Harry Jerome. Even though the indoor park was not saved, that original petition ultimately resulted in the construction of the current Lonsdale skatepark!
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Facebook Group: Lights4Lonsdale (all one word)
Updates
November 7, 2014
The City continues to ignore the obvious safety improvements we need at the Lonsdale skatepark despite the success of lighted parks elsewhere in North Van. Their silence shows they do not care about the youth who rely on this space. We are escalating this directly to city council members because the current darkness is a deliberate choice to neglect our skaters.
November 7, 2014
The momentum we have built proves the city has no excuse to leave us in the dark any longer. North Vancouver officials have ignored our youth for too long but they cannot hide from this growing wall of demand.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2014
28 Comments
This will be fantastic as it will help keep skaters out from underground parking lots at night. As well during winter we can skate for longer outside!! Sure beats playing video games inside right!?
Lights at the park would give people a positive outlet when it gets dark out. Keeps people from rotting their minds and bodies watching TV at home, and deals with the bordem that could otherwise lead to drugs or alcohol/parties.
There are overwhelming benefits to provide light for users of the skatepark, most importantly that of safety. If our fields and rec centers are well lit, why shouldn't we expect the same for this popular place of activity?
Yes!!! Totally agree. The park is practically useless after 4pm in the winter. Lets get this done.
My son goes there all the time. It gets way too dark too early these days and he usually just ends up stuck inside on his phone. Please install the lights!
Yes
they should put lights! i skate there and it gets dark at 4:45!
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We are organizing support to have lights installed to extend (to a reasonable hour : ) the daily use this popular facility gets from its enthusiastic users: the youth of the North Shore!
We believe that installing lights will provide three major benefits. First and most importantly, it will allow skatepark users to get more use out of this popular civic space. Second, installing lights will discourage undesirable activities from taking place after dark. And third, powerful lighting will increase overall visibility and make it safer for those who choose to use the park after dark.
It is worth mentioning that the Parkgate Skatepark in Deep Cove has had lights installed since the park was built without any issues. Not to mention nearly every athletics field in North Van!
This petition is being directed by the same brothers (Brian & Mike Tancredi) who coordinated a previous petition to save the old indoor skatepark at Harry Jerome. Even though the indoor park was not saved, that original petition ultimately resulted in the construction of the current Lonsdale skatepark!
PLEASE LEAVE COMMENTS!!
Facebook Group: Lights4Lonsdale (all one word)
Updates
November 7, 2014
The City continues to ignore the obvious safety improvements we need at the Lonsdale skatepark despite the success of lighted parks elsewhere in North Van. Their silence shows they do not care about the youth who rely on this space. We are escalating this directly to city council members because the current darkness is a deliberate choice to neglect our skaters.
November 7, 2014
The momentum we have built proves the city has no excuse to leave us in the dark any longer. North Vancouver officials have ignored our youth for too long but they cannot hide from this growing wall of demand.
Reached 100 supporters
November 7, 2014
28 Comments
Sounds like a great idea much needed in van. Suprised theres not many parks with lights
This will be fantastic as it will help keep skaters out from underground parking lots at night. As well during winter we can skate for longer outside!! Sure beats playing video games inside right!?
Lights at the park would give people a positive outlet when it gets dark out. Keeps people from rotting their minds and bodies watching TV at home, and deals with the bordem that could otherwise lead to drugs or alcohol/parties.
There are overwhelming benefits to provide light for users of the skatepark, most importantly that of safety. If our fields and rec centers are well lit, why shouldn't we expect the same for this popular place of activity?
Yes!!! Totally agree. The park is practically useless after 4pm in the winter. Lets get this done.
My son goes there all the time. It gets way too dark too early these days and he usually just ends up stuck inside on his phone. Please install the lights!
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they should put lights! i skate there and it gets dark at 4:45!
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Sounds like a great idea much needed in van. Suprised theres not many parks with lights