The board finally committed to opening our facilities for consistent youth programming and sports. My head is still spinning from the news but I am deeply grateful to the hundreds of you who stuck by this cause when it felt like we were shouting into the void. We have the …
March 28, 2022
Final supporters
MiraBay is comprised in large part of growing families and has the facilities to provide these resident families with meaningful activities for children. Yet, while this population of residents has continued to grow, we have watched children programs and sport offerings shrink, while ongoing efforts and funding continue to address the needs of other residents. As the facilities we pay for sit empty after school, parents living in MiraBay are placing their children in sports in neighboring communities and programs. The money tied to these activities could easily stay in MiraBay (by offering sports in the already existing facilities) and be used to support all residents, while in turn also supporting the health and growth of children growing up in the community. Whether you have small children or not, please show your support for the children growing up in the community. Most of us are tied up caring for our children while CDD meetings happen, and we need our voices to be heard.
Examples of activities that could be implemented include:
-Adding sports offerings in the YMCA after school program (such as on the basketball, swimming, etc.);
-Allowing children enrolled in the YMCA after school program to attend tennis or swimming classes during the after school program rather than simply play (of note to other residents, these kids are already using the facilities so impact on others should be minimal);
-Bringing back Soccer Shots or other soccer programs;
-Offering a swim league or "pre-team" swimming lessons in the neighborhood
I would assume that many parents would be willing to pay a good amount to have these activities in the community.
Please help our MiraBay kids by completing this petition.
Joy Easterwood
Updates
February 1, 2022
Seeing the growing momentum behind this effort proves that many of us feel the same frustration about our empty facilities. This has been a long and exhausting process but the response shows we are not fighting alone. I am tired but this push gives me the resolve to keep pressing for the programs our children deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
February 1, 2022
18 Comments
Mirabay is a FAMILY oriented community. We need more green space for our children to kick a ball, throw a ball, and hit a ball. It’s even dangerous for children to ride their bikes here because Mirabay allows parking on the street and blocking of sidewalks. Children weaving in and out down the streets while cars, trucks and utility vehicles go speeding past. Crosswalks, restrooms at the parks, splash pad, bike paths would benefit this community and bring it back to life. We’re already packed to the gills with houses on top of one another, but to continue to add adult amenities without taking into consideration the families that make up the majority of this community is absurd.
Kids need the green space, and expanded activities offerings, especially for older kids.
I have 5 year old triplets and moved to Mira Bay 5 years ago as well…so I have haven’t been able to attend meetings. But I do think there is a strong sentiment about this community: it caters to the loud adults and frowns on the young families. Our kids amenities are few and far between, the green space we have is all getting torn up to build something else (for adults), and residents seem to think the pool should be adult only. I have taken my kids to our pool maybe 5 times since we’ve lived here because I’m sick of the eye-rolls when my kids are laughing and playing. It’s becoming a 55+ community and I have felt that change mostly in the last 3 years. I would love for my young family to be able to enjoy this community too.
I have 3 young boys and I'd be interested in more sports and activities for them.
We struggled to find sports for our 7 year old son recently. I’m shocked at the lack of options here in our neighborhood.
Please bring back childrens activities and stop with all the geriatric stuff. Dell Webb is next door
We have an 8 and 10 year old.
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The board finally committed to opening our facilities for consistent youth programming and sports. My head is still spinning from the news but I am deeply grateful to the hundreds of you who stuck by this cause when it felt like we were shouting into the void. We have the …
March 28, 2022
Final supporters
MiraBay is comprised in large part of growing families and has the facilities to provide these resident families with meaningful activities for children. Yet, while this population of residents has continued to grow, we have watched children programs and sport offerings shrink, while ongoing efforts and funding continue to address the needs of other residents. As the facilities we pay for sit empty after school, parents living in MiraBay are placing their children in sports in neighboring communities and programs. The money tied to these activities could easily stay in MiraBay (by offering sports in the already existing facilities) and be used to support all residents, while in turn also supporting the health and growth of children growing up in the community. Whether you have small children or not, please show your support for the children growing up in the community. Most of us are tied up caring for our children while CDD meetings happen, and we need our voices to be heard.
Examples of activities that could be implemented include:
-Adding sports offerings in the YMCA after school program (such as on the basketball, swimming, etc.);
-Allowing children enrolled in the YMCA after school program to attend tennis or swimming classes during the after school program rather than simply play (of note to other residents, these kids are already using the facilities so impact on others should be minimal);
-Bringing back Soccer Shots or other soccer programs;
-Offering a swim league or "pre-team" swimming lessons in the neighborhood
I would assume that many parents would be willing to pay a good amount to have these activities in the community.
Please help our MiraBay kids by completing this petition.
Joy Easterwood
Updates
February 1, 2022
Seeing the growing momentum behind this effort proves that many of us feel the same frustration about our empty facilities. This has been a long and exhausting process but the response shows we are not fighting alone. I am tired but this push gives me the resolve to keep pressing for the programs our children deserve.
Reached 100 supporters
February 1, 2022
18 Comments
Mira bay needs a swim team!!!!! Kids learn to swim best when in a team with a coach !!
Mirabay is a FAMILY oriented community. We need more green space for our children to kick a ball, throw a ball, and hit a ball. It’s even dangerous for children to ride their bikes here because Mirabay allows parking on the street and blocking of sidewalks. Children weaving in and out down the streets while cars, trucks and utility vehicles go speeding past. Crosswalks, restrooms at the parks, splash pad, bike paths would benefit this community and bring it back to life. We’re already packed to the gills with houses on top of one another, but to continue to add adult amenities without taking into consideration the families that make up the majority of this community is absurd.
Kids need the green space, and expanded activities offerings, especially for older kids.
I have 5 year old triplets and moved to Mira Bay 5 years ago as well…so I have haven’t been able to attend meetings. But I do think there is a strong sentiment about this community: it caters to the loud adults and frowns on the young families. Our kids amenities are few and far between, the green space we have is all getting torn up to build something else (for adults), and residents seem to think the pool should be adult only. I have taken my kids to our pool maybe 5 times since we’ve lived here because I’m sick of the eye-rolls when my kids are laughing and playing. It’s becoming a 55+ community and I have felt that change mostly in the last 3 years. I would love for my young family to be able to enjoy this community too.
I have 3 young boys and I'd be interested in more sports and activities for them.
We struggled to find sports for our 7 year old son recently. I’m shocked at the lack of options here in our neighborhood.
Please bring back childrens activities and stop with all the geriatric stuff. Dell Webb is next door
We have an 8 and 10 year old.
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Mira bay needs a swim team!!!!! Kids learn to swim best when in a team with a coach !!