These kids deserve the same respect and courtesy that others in Casselberry get.
The time has come to provide a public space for them to skate. The time for it is now, make sure to vote for a Casselberry Skatepark in the Parks Master Plan.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Currently - Casselberry IS the Skatepark
As summer break looms before us, we are acutely aware of this simple fact:
If your city has no skatepark, the city is the skatepark.
We've already been hearing that citizens and business owners are calling the Casselberry Police Department to report skateboarders for skating in places they deem to be "off-limits".
Once school is out, it wont be long before its happening all throughout the day across Casselberry.
We know that the kids are simply looking for a good time, being active and are being, well... kids!
Recognizing this fact, we're encouraging everyone to be cautious as they motor through the neighborhoods.
Until we provide a skatepark where the kids have a safe place to go, its our responsibility as a community to keep them safe.
If you would like a bumper sticker for your car - send us an email or contact us through the Facebook Page: SKATE 32707 - Support A Skatepark In Casselberry
If your city has no skatepark, the city is the skatepark.
We've already been hearing that citizens and business owners are calling the Casselberry Police Department to report skateboarders for skating in places they deem to be "off-limits".
Once school is out, it wont be long before its happening all throughout the day across Casselberry.
We know that the kids are simply looking for a good time, being active and are being, well... kids!
Recognizing this fact, we're encouraging everyone to be cautious as they motor through the neighborhoods.
Until we provide a skatepark where the kids have a safe place to go, its our responsibility as a community to keep them safe.
If you would like a bumper sticker for your car - send us an email or contact us through the Facebook Page: SKATE 32707 - Support A Skatepark In Casselberry
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Casselberry Redevelopment Should Include Skatepark
As Casselberry works hard at redevelpoment to draw millennials as residents, one of the aspects they continue to miss is the need for a skatepark.
Nearly every upwardly mobile city that is creating its own renaissance has invested in one.
Here are some facts:
Skateparks are for more than just the neighborhood kids. They do create a diverse social space for active youth to enjoy their sport, but more over, they are a vibrant space where the community as a whole is welcomed, crossing generations and cultures.
If Casselberry is serious about distinguishing itself from surrounding cities in a positive way, a world class skatepark will be a big step forward.
Nearly every upwardly mobile city that is creating its own renaissance has invested in one.
Here are some facts:
Skateparks are for more than just the neighborhood kids. They do create a diverse social space for active youth to enjoy their sport, but more over, they are a vibrant space where the community as a whole is welcomed, crossing generations and cultures.
If Casselberry is serious about distinguishing itself from surrounding cities in a positive way, a world class skatepark will be a big step forward.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Casselton Drive Skate Spot - Casselberry, Florida
Soon you'll be able to see plans for the skate spot that will be situated in a linear park that is slated to be constructed along Casselton Drive just south of the landmark water tower pictured above.
The skate spot will be a first step in a positive direction towards providing skateboarding equal access to recreation facilities in the City of Casselberry.
Design work for the spot is being completed by Team Pain Skateparks, so we're stoked to see what they come up with for the project.
We hope that this will be the first of several skate spots that will link our neighborhoods with the main skatepark that we are is still working hard to deliver.
Community support continues to grow as the number of petition signatures increase and yard signs continue to spring up in front of residences across town.
Stay up to date with meeting announcements through our Facebook page: SKATE 32707 - Support a Skatepark in Casselberry.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Help Get Casselberry's Youth Off The Streets & Into A Park
There are spots all around Casselberry where many of our kids try to find brief moments of joy before being told to move along or face consequences.
Some of our neighborhood parks specifically forbid skateboarding.
Casselberry Police officers push the "problem" of skateboarders from place to place, responding to calls from residents and business owners who see them as a "problem" that requires a law enforcement response.
Here is what we see:
Sons, brothers, grandkids, nephews, students, neighbors...
They are on the streets because we as a community have failed them. We've failed to grow as a society. We've failed to recognize that skateboarding has grown in popularity and is as mainstream as soccer, basketball or baseball.
We haven't built the required park that would solve the "problem" that is being addressed.
Its 2016 - How much longer will we delay?
Casselberry must grow and deliver a safe place for our youth. Skateboarding is growing. It continues to see more participation as traditional team sports participation declines.
We need to embrace our youth, not relegate them to the streets where they are more at risk for injury and the target of negative consequences for merely being active and adventurous kids that love a sport.
Please join us in growing as a community by supporting the construction of a skatepark.
Some of our neighborhood parks specifically forbid skateboarding.
Casselberry Police officers push the "problem" of skateboarders from place to place, responding to calls from residents and business owners who see them as a "problem" that requires a law enforcement response.
Here is what we see:
Sons, brothers, grandkids, nephews, students, neighbors...
They are on the streets because we as a community have failed them. We've failed to grow as a society. We've failed to recognize that skateboarding has grown in popularity and is as mainstream as soccer, basketball or baseball.
We haven't built the required park that would solve the "problem" that is being addressed.
Its 2016 - How much longer will we delay?
Casselberry must grow and deliver a safe place for our youth. Skateboarding is growing. It continues to see more participation as traditional team sports participation declines.
We need to embrace our youth, not relegate them to the streets where they are more at risk for injury and the target of negative consequences for merely being active and adventurous kids that love a sport.
Please join us in growing as a community by supporting the construction of a skatepark.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Support a Skatepark in Casselberry
We are pushing for a full neighborhood skatepark in Casselberry & have been the single biggest and most visible community movement in the city over the past year.
Rather than address the need for a community skatepark, our city's leaders have punted on the project by calling for a Parks Master Plan after getting caught citing one for being the reason no action had been taken during the 2016 Budget Workshop.
Fact: There has been NO Parks Master Plan in place in the past and it has not stopped recreation planning and development.
A single consultant just proposed providing a study that will lead to a Parks Master Plan for Casselberry. At what cost? $74,000.00
That is funding that could otherwise be spent on current recreation needs in our city.
Despite our dismay, we plan to participate in this process and send the clear and convincing message that we have for the past year; Casselberry has a demonstrated need for a modern recreation facility in the form of a skatepark.
In order to continue to attract younger families and have them become residents, we need to provide the recreation they are looking for when they are ready to put down roots.
Stay tuned for developments like community workshops and surveys that will be part of this process.
In the short term, a step towards improving our city has been made by including a skate spot in the Casselton Drive improvement project. A public input session should take place to see the design of it in early June.
We will update our Facebook Page: Skate 32707 - Support a Skatepark in Casselberry with a date, time and location as soon as it is known.
Attendance is important, as a small group in the area has already surfaced to try and prevent it, citing problems in their community that are totally unrelated to skateboarding as a reason to oppose the skate spot. We know better and have the facts to support it.
The City Commission needs to hear from all of us that support a vibrant and active community so that they will continue to support the project.
Stay engaged, work hard to spread the word and make certain that you attend any and all meetings that are announced.
Rather than address the need for a community skatepark, our city's leaders have punted on the project by calling for a Parks Master Plan after getting caught citing one for being the reason no action had been taken during the 2016 Budget Workshop.
Fact: There has been NO Parks Master Plan in place in the past and it has not stopped recreation planning and development.
A single consultant just proposed providing a study that will lead to a Parks Master Plan for Casselberry. At what cost? $74,000.00
That is funding that could otherwise be spent on current recreation needs in our city.
Despite our dismay, we plan to participate in this process and send the clear and convincing message that we have for the past year; Casselberry has a demonstrated need for a modern recreation facility in the form of a skatepark.
In order to continue to attract younger families and have them become residents, we need to provide the recreation they are looking for when they are ready to put down roots.
Stay tuned for developments like community workshops and surveys that will be part of this process.
In the short term, a step towards improving our city has been made by including a skate spot in the Casselton Drive improvement project. A public input session should take place to see the design of it in early June.
We will update our Facebook Page: Skate 32707 - Support a Skatepark in Casselberry with a date, time and location as soon as it is known.
Attendance is important, as a small group in the area has already surfaced to try and prevent it, citing problems in their community that are totally unrelated to skateboarding as a reason to oppose the skate spot. We know better and have the facts to support it.
The City Commission needs to hear from all of us that support a vibrant and active community so that they will continue to support the project.
Stay engaged, work hard to spread the word and make certain that you attend any and all meetings that are announced.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Skatepark Events & Community Pride
No different than jazz concerts or art events in Lake Concord Park, the Casselberry Skatepark will also be a venue for events that will be a source of community pride.
Families from across the state, as well as out of state participants will travel to Casselberry if our skatepark is designed and built by professionals
Take a peek at what a family friendly event looked like at the New Smyrna Beach Skatepark last weekend.
Skaters from pre-teen to over 50 years old competed to raise money for Grind For Life, a charity that provides financial assistance to cancer patients when treatment requires them to travel to another city for specialized care.
The Casselberry Skatepark will be a valuable asset to our town. Your support is needed to continue moving it towards completion.
Call or write the City Commission and voice your support: commission@casselberry.org
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Families from across the state, as well as out of state participants will travel to Casselberry if our skatepark is designed and built by professionals
Take a peek at what a family friendly event looked like at the New Smyrna Beach Skatepark last weekend.
Skaters from pre-teen to over 50 years old competed to raise money for Grind For Life, a charity that provides financial assistance to cancer patients when treatment requires them to travel to another city for specialized care.
The Casselberry Skatepark will be a valuable asset to our town. Your support is needed to continue moving it towards completion.
Call or write the City Commission and voice your support: commission@casselberry.org
Teamwork makes the dream work!
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