The city has officially confirmed that the project to convert underutilized courts into dedicated futsal spaces will proceed as planned. I am grateful to each of the 430 individuals who supported this proposal, as your engagement proved essential to securing this outcome. We will continue to monitor the progress of …
July 16, 2019
Final supporters
Dear Fellow Citizen:
Many tennis courts in the city have not been used in a long time – possibly years – and are in very bad shape. Many of these facilities are "eye sores" and give a negative impression to those who pass by or live near them. Even some courts that are in decent shape are not being used much. These unused spaces could be revitalized if re-purposed for other sports, like futsal, which is usually played with 10 players on the court (think of a combination between soccer and basketball). While hundreds of people in the area play futsal on basketball courts in the winter, there are currently no outdoor courts in the Roanoke City area.
There are many worthy locations in Roanoke to build the area's first official futsal court, and while Preston Park located near Breckinridge Middle School on Williamson Road might check the most boxes, other possible locations include Washington Park, Wasena Park, Fishburn Park, Huff Lane Park, Thrasher Park, and Eureka Park.
The Roanoke Parks and Recreation department has agreed to work alongside its citizens to build this recreational resource and has asked that we voice our opinion in order to gain financial support for this project. Your voice is important and highly valuable. By signing this petition, you are stating that you want to see a futsal court built in Roanoke City.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 28, 2019
May 16, 2019
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow as more residents recognize the potential of our underutilized park spaces. This level of interest confirms that the community is ready to see a dedicated futsal facility established in Roanoke.
May 10, 2019
The petition has reached one hundred signatures today. This progress serves as a clear indication that the community recognizes the potential for repurposing our underutilized park facilities.
Reached 100 supporters
May 8, 2019
6 Comments
Please fix these old courts. They look terrible and are just a waste of space right now.
Wasena park would be a great spot. so much potential sitting there doing nothing.
Finally someone said it. i am tired of driving to gymnasiums when the weather is nice outside. build some courts already!!
About time. Tennis courts are empty 99 percent of the time anyway. Roanoke needs more soccer stuff.
futsal is way more popular here than tennis at this point. lets get it done.
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The city has officially confirmed that the project to convert underutilized courts into dedicated futsal spaces will proceed as planned. I am grateful to each of the 430 individuals who supported this proposal, as your engagement proved essential to securing this outcome. We will continue to monitor the progress of …
July 16, 2019
Final supporters
Dear Fellow Citizen:
Many tennis courts in the city have not been used in a long time – possibly years – and are in very bad shape. Many of these facilities are "eye sores" and give a negative impression to those who pass by or live near them. Even some courts that are in decent shape are not being used much. These unused spaces could be revitalized if re-purposed for other sports, like futsal, which is usually played with 10 players on the court (think of a combination between soccer and basketball). While hundreds of people in the area play futsal on basketball courts in the winter, there are currently no outdoor courts in the Roanoke City area.
There are many worthy locations in Roanoke to build the area's first official futsal court, and while Preston Park located near Breckinridge Middle School on Williamson Road might check the most boxes, other possible locations include Washington Park, Wasena Park, Fishburn Park, Huff Lane Park, Thrasher Park, and Eureka Park.
The Roanoke Parks and Recreation department has agreed to work alongside its citizens to build this recreational resource and has asked that we voice our opinion in order to gain financial support for this project. Your voice is important and highly valuable. By signing this petition, you are stating that you want to see a futsal court built in Roanoke City.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 28, 2019
May 16, 2019
The momentum behind this initiative continues to grow as more residents recognize the potential of our underutilized park spaces. This level of interest confirms that the community is ready to see a dedicated futsal facility established in Roanoke.
May 10, 2019
The petition has reached one hundred signatures today. This progress serves as a clear indication that the community recognizes the potential for repurposing our underutilized park facilities.
Reached 100 supporters
May 8, 2019
6 Comments
Preston Park would be perfect!! My kids would be out there every single day if we had a proper court.
Please fix these old courts. They look terrible and are just a waste of space right now.
Wasena park would be a great spot. so much potential sitting there doing nothing.
Finally someone said it. i am tired of driving to gymnasiums when the weather is nice outside. build some courts already!!
About time. Tennis courts are empty 99 percent of the time anyway. Roanoke needs more soccer stuff.
futsal is way more popular here than tennis at this point. lets get it done.
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Preston Park would be perfect!! My kids would be out there every single day if we had a proper court.