Despite an overwhelming response to the idea of Casselberry building its own skatepark, the project is moving slowly. Rather than wait for the wheels of government to grind along at its usual pace, SKATE 32707 took the initiative and created a Skatepark System Plan Proposal and provided it to all of the Casselberry City Commissioners. One of the skateparks used to illustrate a park similar to what we need to achieve an appropriate minimum level of service is the Zephyrhills Skatepark.
Zephyrhills, FL has a population of 14,012 and set forth to provide its youth with an 8,000 sq. ft. skatepark in 2014. It was completed in early 2015.
Since its grand opening, an event which was attended by nearly 500 people throughout the day, the skatepark has been an incredible success.
The Zephyrhills Public Works Director who oversees the skatepark characterizes the park as "always busy". He went on to say that almost a year after opening, he routinely hears from City Commissioners like; "I drove by the skatepark and there were about 50 kids there!"
He visits the skatepark often and says the one thing that has surprised him has been the distance people have traveled to visit it. Its not uncommon for him to meet out of state visitors who have come to Zephyrhills for the sole purpose of skating the Zephyrhills Skatepark. He's proud of the fact that they are now what he calls "a skateboarding destination".
In the short time the park has been open, the use of the park has been nonstop. In order to expand its use further, the city will be installing lights to allow for it to be used in the evenings too.
In February 2016 the Zephyrhills Skatepark will host its first contest. A big crowd is expected.
Casselberry can learn a lot from Zephyrhills and the skatepark they have built.
Click Here: Contact the Casselberry City Commission and urge them to get the Casselberry Skatepark Project moving.
If you would like a copy of the proposal that was sent to the Commissioners, request one via the contact form below.
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