Casselberry Skatepark Progress

The idea of a Casselberry Skatepark was introduced to the current Casselberry City Commission in March of 2015 during public comment at a regular meeting of the Commission.

The response at that time, from two of the members of the Commission was to show that there was community support for the skatepark.  They also agreed to discuss the idea at the upcoming Budget Workshop.

In the month that followed, petitions began circulating and a Facebook page for SKATE 32707 was made.

Channel 13 News ran a story about the skatepark idea and tidal wave of support was felt on Facebook as a result.

We Will Have A Casselberry Skatepark

At the regular commission meeting following the Budget Workshop, again the skatepark was introduced in the public comment period.  The response from Commissioners was varied after the City Manager hastily advised that a skatepark was not part of the City's Parks Master Plan.  The two supportive Commissioners continued to speak in favor of discussing the skatepark further and recognized the support that was growing, sending a message that the "wheels were turning", referring to the possibility of having a skatepark included in the Parks Master Plan.

The following day, it was learned that the City of Casselberry did not have a Parks Master Plan, only a "draft" plan that had not been adopted since it was made in 2005.

As we prepare for the journey that we are confident will end with the construction of a Casselberry Skatepark, keep a positive attitude and demeanor when discussing the issue.  We will prevail, even if it takes a little longer than we would like.

With a couple of Commissioners already "friendly" to the issue, we need only truly find one more to make it a reality.  We will strive to do so by sharing the facts about skateboarding and how it delivers positive community values and instills a work ethic that breeds success.  If that doesn't allow us to prevail, we know where the ballot box is and we'll make a change for a positive future there.

Keep talking about SKATE 32707, keep signs in your yard, wear a shirt to support the cause and let our community's youth know we care.  The path to victory may be a long one, but we will see concrete being poured and kids in a safe place off the streets in short order!

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