They actually said yes and the funds are officially coming for the new turf field which feels entirely surreal because I still remember staring at those huge potholes during the JV game thinking we had no chance. I am so relieved for every player who wont have to worry about …
January 19, 2020
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Attention all concerned parents, faculty, students and community members. The Parkdale Panthers Parent Teacher Student Association is calling for the replacement of the playing surface of our outdoor athletic stadium. We are very grateful for the number of athletic teams we have at the Parkdale. These teams provide our over 2400 students with afterschool activities and additional contexts for character and leadership development.
Our athletic field is the home game and practice location for eight (8) teams (Varsity & Junior Varsity Football, boys & girls lacrosse, Varsity boys & girls soccer and Junior Varsity boys & girls soccer). Yet neglect and/or deferred investment has jeopardized our ability to provide a safe and aesthetically acceptable environment for our students to play. Opposing teams have requested venue changes for games we host with safety concerns for of their players. When such arrangements can be accommodated we lose a revenue stream to invest at Parkdale. This is not an issue we can just sit back and allow to unfold as is... The need for change is imminent!
Therefore, with the understanding that there is a process involved, we are urging the governor, the Honorable Larry Hogan to release funds to equip the Prince George's County Public Schools to invest in infrastructure improvements (turf fields) to address issues like those outlined in this petition. Additionally, we urge our Prince George's County Public School's Board of Education to revisit the current phasing order to ensure that the schools ahead of us in the phasing process for turf fields are truly in worse shape than Parkdale. Lastly, we request a revisiting of how the athletic fund is distributed from Central Office. The goal of this revisiting is to establish an equitable distribution of funds so that needy schools are addressed in a more immediate fashion.
We truly appreciate your attention to these matters.
The Parkdale Panthers PTSA and concerned citizen of the Greater Riverdale Area!
Updates
November 12, 2019
I spent the morning reading through the notes people keep leaving here and my heart aches for the kids who have to deal with this field every single day. My phone is vibrating constantly with emails from other coaches and parents who are just as frustrated as I am because we are all tired of moving our games to other schools when we should be taking pride in our own campus.
November 12, 2019
I really thought this might just fizzle out in the vacuum of the internet but seeing so many of you jump on board has genuinely made my week. It feels good to know I am not the only one staring at those bald patches on the field and wondering why we keep ignoring the obvious safety hazard sitting right there in our own backyard.
Reached 100 supporters
November 12, 2019
55 Comments
Parkdale has been overlooked for years. Those students deserve the same attention and opportunities as other students around the county.
As a proud Parkdale Alum it’s saddens me to see what has become of the of the field I spent so much time playing and practicing on. This issue needs to be addressed.
It’s ridiculous and dangerous to have these young athletes competing and practicing in these subpar conditions.
Please address the issue regarding field conditions. Poor field conditions that contribute to an injury could produce a negligence personal injury lawsuit. Be proactive. The athletes deserve better. Thank you.
This is long overdue. Not only would this help to make the school environment look aestically appealing, it may also help foster a sense of school pride among the students and the community at large. Furthermore, I think that recreating a new field and stadium (track too) would ultimately motivate more students and their families to attend games and participate in other events at Parkdale. Thank you.
Former Parkdale Alum. 2008
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They actually said yes and the funds are officially coming for the new turf field which feels entirely surreal because I still remember staring at those huge potholes during the JV game thinking we had no chance. I am so relieved for every player who wont have to worry about …
January 19, 2020
Final supporters
Attention all concerned parents, faculty, students and community members. The Parkdale Panthers Parent Teacher Student Association is calling for the replacement of the playing surface of our outdoor athletic stadium. We are very grateful for the number of athletic teams we have at the Parkdale. These teams provide our over 2400 students with afterschool activities and additional contexts for character and leadership development.
Our athletic field is the home game and practice location for eight (8) teams (Varsity & Junior Varsity Football, boys & girls lacrosse, Varsity boys & girls soccer and Junior Varsity boys & girls soccer). Yet neglect and/or deferred investment has jeopardized our ability to provide a safe and aesthetically acceptable environment for our students to play. Opposing teams have requested venue changes for games we host with safety concerns for of their players. When such arrangements can be accommodated we lose a revenue stream to invest at Parkdale. This is not an issue we can just sit back and allow to unfold as is... The need for change is imminent!
Therefore, with the understanding that there is a process involved, we are urging the governor, the Honorable Larry Hogan to release funds to equip the Prince George's County Public Schools to invest in infrastructure improvements (turf fields) to address issues like those outlined in this petition. Additionally, we urge our Prince George's County Public School's Board of Education to revisit the current phasing order to ensure that the schools ahead of us in the phasing process for turf fields are truly in worse shape than Parkdale. Lastly, we request a revisiting of how the athletic fund is distributed from Central Office. The goal of this revisiting is to establish an equitable distribution of funds so that needy schools are addressed in a more immediate fashion.
We truly appreciate your attention to these matters.
The Parkdale Panthers PTSA and concerned citizen of the Greater Riverdale Area!
Updates
November 12, 2019
I spent the morning reading through the notes people keep leaving here and my heart aches for the kids who have to deal with this field every single day. My phone is vibrating constantly with emails from other coaches and parents who are just as frustrated as I am because we are all tired of moving our games to other schools when we should be taking pride in our own campus.
November 12, 2019
I really thought this might just fizzle out in the vacuum of the internet but seeing so many of you jump on board has genuinely made my week. It feels good to know I am not the only one staring at those bald patches on the field and wondering why we keep ignoring the obvious safety hazard sitting right there in our own backyard.
Reached 100 supporters
November 12, 2019
55 Comments
This field is horrible and probably the worst field in pg county and the field doesn’t even have grass it’s only mud and dirt so I think the field should be remodeled and put turf down
Parkdale has been overlooked for years. Those students deserve the same attention and opportunities as other students around the county.
As a proud Parkdale Alum it’s saddens me to see what has become of the of the field I spent so much time playing and practicing on. This issue needs to be addressed.
It’s ridiculous and dangerous to have these young athletes competing and practicing in these subpar conditions.
Please address the issue regarding field conditions. Poor field conditions that contribute to an injury could produce a negligence personal injury lawsuit. Be proactive. The athletes deserve better. Thank you.
This is long overdue. Not only would this help to make the school environment look aestically appealing, it may also help foster a sense of school pride among the students and the community at large. Furthermore, I think that recreating a new field and stadium (track too) would ultimately motivate more students and their families to attend games and participate in other events at Parkdale. Thank you.
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This field is horrible and probably the worst field in pg county and the field doesn’t even have grass it’s only mud and dirt so I think the field should be remodeled and put turf down