On June 30, 2010, the LARPD Board will vote on budget cuts to include the cessation of LARPD operation of Valley Rock Climbing Gym, effective January 2011. Final adoption of the LARPD budget is scheduled for August 11, 2010.
Valley Rock Climbing Gym offers a unique athletic program accessible to all genders, ages, physical abilities and income levels as the only indoor rock climbing gym in the Tri-Valley and the only Parks and Recreation operated indoor rock climbing gym in the Bay area (and one of the few in California state).
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the LARPD Board to vote in favor of continued LARPD operation of Valley Rock Climbing Gym and to increase Valley Rock Climbing Gym publicity in efforts to fully promote to the general public the programs offered and the competitive success of the Valley Rock Youth Climbing League.
We also respectfully request that every effort be made to inform the general public of operational challenges that Valley Rock Climbing Gym may encounter in the future before operational cessation is considered for vote. It is public consensus that the few (associated or not with Valley Rock Climbing Gym) that are aware of the current LARPD proposed budget cuts would have been had The Independent's May 27th article not been published.
Updates
June 30, 2010
I spent the morning at the gym watching the youth team train and it reminded me why this place is worth fighting for. The board has been quiet lately but they cannot ignore the reality of how many people rely on this space for community and growth.
June 30, 2010
Seeing this community rally around the gym reminds me of the years I spent learning to climb on those walls. The momentum we have built proves that this space is far more than just a building to the people who call it home.
Reached 100 supporters
June 30, 2010
6 Comments
Seriously? Where are we supposed to go instead? The private gyms are way to expensive for average families.
my kids have been climbing here for years. its the only place around like this. dont shut it down!
great spot for exercise and hanging with friends. shame on you guys for even thinking about closing it.
I grew up at this gym. Such a huge loss for the whole community if this goes through. please rethink this.
Ridiculous budget cuts. This gym does so much for local kids. Keep it open.
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On June 30, 2010, the LARPD Board will vote on budget cuts to include the cessation of LARPD operation of Valley Rock Climbing Gym, effective January 2011. Final adoption of the LARPD budget is scheduled for August 11, 2010.
Valley Rock Climbing Gym offers a unique athletic program accessible to all genders, ages, physical abilities and income levels as the only indoor rock climbing gym in the Tri-Valley and the only Parks and Recreation operated indoor rock climbing gym in the Bay area (and one of the few in California state).
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the LARPD Board to vote in favor of continued LARPD operation of Valley Rock Climbing Gym and to increase Valley Rock Climbing Gym publicity in efforts to fully promote to the general public the programs offered and the competitive success of the Valley Rock Youth Climbing League.
We also respectfully request that every effort be made to inform the general public of operational challenges that Valley Rock Climbing Gym may encounter in the future before operational cessation is considered for vote. It is public consensus that the few (associated or not with Valley Rock Climbing Gym) that are aware of the current LARPD proposed budget cuts would have been had The Independent's May 27th article not been published.
Updates
June 30, 2010
I spent the morning at the gym watching the youth team train and it reminded me why this place is worth fighting for. The board has been quiet lately but they cannot ignore the reality of how many people rely on this space for community and growth.
June 30, 2010
Seeing this community rally around the gym reminds me of the years I spent learning to climb on those walls. The momentum we have built proves that this space is far more than just a building to the people who call it home.
Reached 100 supporters
June 30, 2010
6 Comments
THEY NEED MORE ADVERTISING NOT LESS. Fix the management instead of killing the program entirely.
Seriously? Where are we supposed to go instead? The private gyms are way to expensive for average families.
my kids have been climbing here for years. its the only place around like this. dont shut it down!
great spot for exercise and hanging with friends. shame on you guys for even thinking about closing it.
I grew up at this gym. Such a huge loss for the whole community if this goes through. please rethink this.
Ridiculous budget cuts. This gym does so much for local kids. Keep it open.
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THEY NEED MORE ADVERTISING NOT LESS. Fix the management instead of killing the program entirely.