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Oconomowoc Skate Park

Oconomowoc Skate Park

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 5 months ago
Oconomowoc is a town with a population of over15,000. Out of those people, many of them are kids. Out of those kids, many of them either ride skateboards, scooters, roller blades, or bikes. Many go into town to find spots to ride these things on.They get yelled at, ticketed, or in some cases arrested. You would think they would stop, but these action sports aren't something you can just stop. They are a drive. It's a true passion for the sport that keeps people from coming back to these rails, ledges, or stair cases, no matter the consequence. What this petition is addressing, is to have a skate park built in Oconomowoc. We, the riders of Oconomowoc recognize that the rules against skateboarding are they are not allowed in the town of Oconomowoc, but the Skate park would be an accepted area for all citizens. It would be easier to police, because instead of everyone being scattered around at spots, disturbing the peace, they would all be in one spot. It would save money. If many spots need to be constantly repaired because they are being worn down by boards and bikes, they would no longer need to be monitored. Instead the city spends a couple thousand dollars on a skate park, making Oconomowoc a better place for most children and teens. It would increase the number of visitors. Skaters and bikers love going to new skate parks. But those are so tiring and what will they want to do when they are tired? Go into town and eat! It will increase the purchases from most restaurants and some will buy from a gift shop if they have a good time in town. It would solve many problems! So again we, the riders of Oconomowoc beg of you, to consider the construction of a skate park!

Updates

April 25, 2012

I was looking at the screen and realized things are finally picking up speed so fast that I can barely keep track of the notifications anymore. It means so much that people are actually paying attention to the spots downtown because I honestly thought it would just be me yelling into the void about these ledges and the way the local shops could actually benefit from having us around.

63 Comments

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Andrew Mulcrone
5 years ago Featured

Skateboarding is not a crime. Help get these kids outside and active, create friendships and an outlet for those who can't afford or enjoy typical competitive sports.

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Gabriel freeland
6 years ago Featured

If built it would be great to have a flat ground section, mini ramp, manual pad, ledges, rails, and stair sets PLEASE DONT USE ALL THE MONEY JUST FOR A BOWL, it would be a waste and wouldn't solve anything, most skaters dont even skate bowls either

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Gabriel freeland
6 years ago Featured

As a skate boarder having a skatepark would solve the problem of kids street skating many spots interrupting people's businesses

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Rachel Davis
6 years ago Featured

I am in support of this happening for many reasons. This will help keep kids in a central location. Hopefully to stop destroying curbs, parks and the bandshell with their skateboards, scooters and bikes. It also helps our children make friends! My children won’t use it, but would probably enjoy watching the other kids use it.

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Josh
6 years ago Featured

I live across the street from Roosevelt Park and support building of the skatepark.

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Anonymous
7 years ago Featured

I’m 35, and have loved skateboarding since I was a kid. This would be a safe place for kids AND adults to go and enjoy the sport.

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Anonymous
5 years ago

Shred the gnar!

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Danielle Thom
6 years ago

My kids 6 &8 love goingvto the skate parks in Delafield and Watertown! It would be awesome to have a concrete bowl!