Providing a skatepark in Casselberry is a positive move that will provide a growing population that engages in skateboarding as a part of their everyday lifestyle.
The positive impact to the city, both culturally and economically will be vast.
There are many locations within the city that lend themselves as potential project locations.
Click this link to see where we're looking and what our thoughts are for each location.
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Continued support for a Casselberry Skatepark is needed. Sign our Petition: SKATE 32707 Petition to let the City Commission know you support the project.
Work on including the skatepark in the Parks Master Plan begins soon, be a loud and respectful voice in the future of CASSELBERRY.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Hit-and-run driver sought, 2 skateboarders hurt in Seminole County
Hit-and-run driver sought, 2 skateboarders hurt in Seminole Co.
Just a couple of hundred feet outside the city limits of Casselberry, two young men were struck by a motor vehicle while riding their skateboards along a dark residential street.
Its long past time to take action in Casselberry to provide a skatepark for our citizens to have a safe place away from traffic to pursue their skating.
While this tragic event may not have been avoided even if a skatepark was available, there is no doubt that if having the option to visit a skatepark to skate will allow kids an option of having a safe place, something they do not have today.
Let our elected officials know that we've waited long enough, the time to act is now, build a Casselberry Skatepark.
Just a couple of hundred feet outside the city limits of Casselberry, two young men were struck by a motor vehicle while riding their skateboards along a dark residential street.
Its long past time to take action in Casselberry to provide a skatepark for our citizens to have a safe place away from traffic to pursue their skating.
While this tragic event may not have been avoided even if a skatepark was available, there is no doubt that if having the option to visit a skatepark to skate will allow kids an option of having a safe place, something they do not have today.
Let our elected officials know that we've waited long enough, the time to act is now, build a Casselberry Skatepark.
Friday, September 18, 2015
A Casselberry Skate Dot Possible As Part Of Casselton Drive Improvements
Last night plans for the Casselton Drive improvement project were
revealed at a public meeting held at City Hall in order to hear feedback
from the public.
The project is a very well thought out plan to change the look and feel of the City's southernmost street to a more appropriate and inviting entry to several residential developments that it provides access to off of SR 436 / Semoran Blvd.
Project Details
The project will also make much needed repairs to stormwater and drinking water underground infrastructure. By combining the two, the City staff is hoping to mitigate interruption caused by construction and limit it to happening one time.
The highlight of the effort is to shrink the asphalt covered area of the current roadway and replace it with a green space on the western edge including sidewalks.
One of the stated goals of the project is to improve pedestrian safety in the area.
During the public meeting one resident of Stonecastle Apartment Homes mentioned twice that the improvements would benefit the many kids she sees in the afternoons that are riding skateboards in the street, allowing them a much safer place once sidewalks are installed.
SKATE 32707 suggested the addition of a "Skate Dot" as part of the sidewalk improvements. City staff and Consultants working on the design were very receptive to the idea and will work to incorporate the idea into the design.
What is a Skate Dot?
A "Skate Dot" is the smallest skateable space possible. Dots are often a single structure and capitalize on existing infrastructure—usually a sidewalk or paved open space. A trash receptacle should be available nearby. Skate Dots can support 3 to 5 concurrent users, one at a time.
Take a moment to contact the City to support the addition of a "skate dot" into the plan. To do so, email City Engineer, Kelly Brock by clicking on his name.
Public Works is very interested in providing enhancements to the park space & with its limited size a "Skate Dot" would be ideal from a size and cost perspective.
This video shows a Skate Dot in use.
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| Casselton Drive Improvements |
The project is a very well thought out plan to change the look and feel of the City's southernmost street to a more appropriate and inviting entry to several residential developments that it provides access to off of SR 436 / Semoran Blvd.
Project Details
The project will also make much needed repairs to stormwater and drinking water underground infrastructure. By combining the two, the City staff is hoping to mitigate interruption caused by construction and limit it to happening one time.
The highlight of the effort is to shrink the asphalt covered area of the current roadway and replace it with a green space on the western edge including sidewalks.
One of the stated goals of the project is to improve pedestrian safety in the area.
During the public meeting one resident of Stonecastle Apartment Homes mentioned twice that the improvements would benefit the many kids she sees in the afternoons that are riding skateboards in the street, allowing them a much safer place once sidewalks are installed.
SKATE 32707 suggested the addition of a "Skate Dot" as part of the sidewalk improvements. City staff and Consultants working on the design were very receptive to the idea and will work to incorporate the idea into the design.
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| Example of a Skate Dot |
What is a Skate Dot?
A "Skate Dot" is the smallest skateable space possible. Dots are often a single structure and capitalize on existing infrastructure—usually a sidewalk or paved open space. A trash receptacle should be available nearby. Skate Dots can support 3 to 5 concurrent users, one at a time.
Take a moment to contact the City to support the addition of a "skate dot" into the plan. To do so, email City Engineer, Kelly Brock by clicking on his name.
Public Works is very interested in providing enhancements to the park space & with its limited size a "Skate Dot" would be ideal from a size and cost perspective.
This video shows a Skate Dot in use.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Support Continues to Grow for Casselberry Skatepark
Over the past weekend, our Facebook Page: SKATE 32707 reached 1000 "Likes"
We're now have over 500 signatures on the online petition at Change.org
Our paper petition drive is robust with over 600 names of supporters who would like to see a Casselberry Skatepark.
Our Mayor, Charlene Glancy is actively involved in the effort, having visited 5 skateparks over the past few weeks to better understand the need and process that will take us to our goal, concrete being poured.
We remain hopeful that others on the Casselberry City Commission will take their first step to become more involved.
There is no downside to the project. Really, its that simple.
Continue to talk with neighbors, family and friends about the Casselberry Skatepark. Your efforts are being recognized.
Put a sign in your yard.
Call or write the Casselberry City Commission.
Promote the project on Social Media.
More than anything, get out there and Skate!
We're now have over 500 signatures on the online petition at Change.org
Our paper petition drive is robust with over 600 names of supporters who would like to see a Casselberry Skatepark.
Our Mayor, Charlene Glancy is actively involved in the effort, having visited 5 skateparks over the past few weeks to better understand the need and process that will take us to our goal, concrete being poured.
We remain hopeful that others on the Casselberry City Commission will take their first step to become more involved.
There is no downside to the project. Really, its that simple.
Continue to talk with neighbors, family and friends about the Casselberry Skatepark. Your efforts are being recognized.
Put a sign in your yard.
Call or write the Casselberry City Commission.
Promote the project on Social Media.
More than anything, get out there and Skate!
Thursday, September 10, 2015
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