Bridgeport skatepark

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#201

Having a space where young people can come and feel relieved/cultivate a positive community

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#202

I would love to skate in Bridgeport and skating is a great pastime to keep people out of trouble and bring kids together.

(New Milford, 2018-05-28)

#205

I’m singing because my husband needs to sk8.

(Shelton, 2018-05-28)

#206

I know what its like being in a town without a skatepark, its pretty depressing. I had to spend around $600 of my own money so i could build rails and ledges outside my house. Yes alot of money, but it was the only way i could ride, and riding is ******* fun.

(St george, 2018-05-28)

#207

It’s needed anywhere and everywhere in CT

(Hamden, 2018-05-28)

#213

A skatepark brings a kid joy and belonging.
It’s a distraction or even better an apportinity to get out of the turmoil for many of us. It’s just as important to a kid as a school is.
A place where they learn how to keep pushing your character further every day as you try to land your first heel flip.
Then after the millionth attempt the kid realizes that he can really reach the potential that he seems in himself even when it’s not apparent to others at first.
So even if to some the skatepark may seem like a terrible idea, the youth is going to continue growing as times passes. I personally would like to invest in the them to see them grow to become something better.

(Fairfield, 2018-05-28)

#214

I'm signing because I don't live far from Bridgeport and the skatepark in my town sucks as do all the ones in surrounding towns.

(Naugatuck, 2018-05-28)

#215

Last year we lost the only skatepark bridgeport had which forced us skaters to be back on the streets and constantly get kicked out of the places we can skate by security or law enforcement. We need this so we stay off the streets and have a safe environment to skate at.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#217

Need a skatepark :)

(Milford, 2018-05-28)

#220

I rather ride a skate park then riding the streets and places of business.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#221

Kids need this.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#223

They really deserve a skatepark just like everything town should.

(Danbury, 2018-05-28)

#226

Growing up, we've had seldom spots to skate without trouble. Bridgeport has tremendous youth who need a spot to be able to express their creativity through sport. I also believe it will offer good pr opportunity as well as possible revenue by being able to host fundraisers/events there.

(Stratford, 2018-05-28)

#229

The kids in this city need more activities that will keep them off the streets.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#230

Bridgeport has needed a skatepark for a long time

(New haven, 2018-05-28)

#233

Ever skater deserve a park it's hard for skateboards to have no where to go and just want to skateboard these city's demand we stop skating in the streets and "destroying city property" if these kids had there own little park to go to everyday I feel the city and the skaters withing in it all wib

(Haverhill, 2018-05-28)

#236

I skated and rode bmx for many years and still have much support/love for the action sport scene. The Bridgeport Community needs to have a skatepark as an alternative for those who see the respective sports as an outlet. Ive personally witnessed it as a way to keep our kids away from trouble. Only good can come out of it.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#239

I want another skatepark

(Darien, 2018-05-28)

#240

A skatepark in Bridgeport will create a new generation of kids who’d rather skate than***** around

(Fairfield, 2018-05-28)

#245

I’m signing this because Rampage offeredmore then just ramps. People had a place to skate and with recent changes those skaters don’t have anywhere to go. They deserve it. Let them build it. Let them skate

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#250

I was the first to see the skate park get torn down brought a tear to my eye I've been riding this park for years and alot of people learned alot of new tricks and came up here. The skatepark kept me off the streets growing up. I live literally live 2min away. I would love to see a new park so we can all ride again
Forever BMX

(Brideport, 2018-05-28)

#253

I skate and I know how it is to have nowhere to do so, just trying to look out for the people who need a park.

(Gastonia, 2018-05-28)

#256

SKATE OR FCKIN DIE (please)

(Pomona, 2018-05-28)

#258

The Youth needs something productive and active to avoid getting into trouble and to come together as a community. Please build this skate park it is essential for the communicty and The Youth, The Future. Thank you!

(Stamford, 2018-05-28)

#259

Been waiting all my life for a skatable skatepark in Bridgeport

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#260

I want to skate

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#262

I’m signing this because I’m very supportive of skating and feel the city should have a park to help build back the community and give people of all ages something to do productively instead of violence

(Manchester, 2018-05-28)

#263

I think it will keep kids out of the street an will have a park to ride instead of the streets

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#264

Make Bridgeport skate again

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#265

4 the culture

(bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#266

Because us skateboarders always support each other.

(Cayey, 2018-05-28)

#268

I’m signing this because this is the second skate park being taken away from the Bridgeport community and my friends are very talented when it comes to skating. They’ve been doing it for years and it has become a therapeutic hobby for them that they should be able to do not only for free, but locally and at their leisure. Rampage was a very inspirational place for me and my friends and plenty of meaningful things blossomed from that place. It’s part of the reason Bridgeport feels like home to us.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#269

My son and his friends love to skateboard and there's nowhere safe from traffic in Bridgeport for them to skate. Seaside Park's ramps were removed and Rampage is closing. As a concerned tax paying parent, I encourage the powers that be to truly consider resurrecting a safe park for the skateboarders of Bridgeport.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#270

Skateparks are awesome and we need more locally in the Fairfield county

(Shelton, 2018-05-28)

#271

We need it

(Hartford, 2018-05-28)

#273

The city should have a safe and reliable space for kids and adults alike to come skate and enjoy themselves.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#275

Love skating

(East Hartford, 2018-05-28)

#277

I believe bridgeport kids will need a place to skate!

(New Haven, 2018-05-28)

#279

I am signing because since my now 16 year old daughter was 4 we have frequented seaside skate park- my son who is 5 learned at that park- it’s been a spot for parents to enjoy outdoor recreation with them r children for as long as I’ve lived in CT and beyond

(Fairfield, 2018-05-28)

#281

Skateparks are a great way to keep people of all ages active and gives them something to work for as well as friends they will create

(Branford, 2018-05-28)

#283

As a Fairfield county native, I found that there's a lack of support for the people that are involved in action sports. The seaside park in Bridgeport is awful and broken down without any repairs done and when the people skate in the streets, there's trouble. There needs to a be a efficient skatepark that is CONCRETE and built buy either Rampage, or California Skateparks.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#285

It is very important that Bridgeport children have a place to ride without having to commute

(Milford, 2018-05-28)

#287

Shelton lost ours too

(shelton, 2018-05-28)

#290

There are many talented young riders/skaters in this city, lets give them a place to thrive.

(Stratford, 2018-05-28)

#291

I’m signing because the kids need somewhere to skate and gather around friends. Not everyone plays sports.

(Stratford, 2018-05-28)

#293

The skateboarding community

(Hampton bays, 2018-05-28)

#296

I believe that skatboarding can have a very strong and beautiful influence on a community. If a skatepark is done in the right way only good things can come.

(Southwick, 2018-05-28)

#298

I support all skaters and BMX riders they deserve a place to have fun without getting in trouble or getting hit by cars it’s about fun and being safe

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#299

I’m from Bridgeport & kids need something to do for the summer instead of hanging out doing stuff they’re not supposed to be doing . This skatepark brought a lot of people together & ramapage isn’t going to be around forever

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#300

I'm signing because we need more legal places for skateboarders to skate at without having to deal with getting in trouble.

(Watertown, 2018-05-28)

#301

y’all better let my*****in bros skate

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#306

I work and spend a lot of time in Bridgeport. It would be good to give a skate park to the city so skaters have a legal place to skate and to give people something positive to occupy the time.

(Monroe, 2018-05-28)

#310

I'm signing because I'm a working resident of Bridgeport and I also like to skate in my free time but there is no where to skate. Build us a skate park and help get other kids who don't know what to do in their free time a place to have fun.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-28)

#311

Bridgeport needs a skatepark!

(Franklin Park, 2018-05-28)

#313

for the culture

(Stamford, 2018-05-28)

#315

I support all sk8rs

(Thornton, 2018-05-28)

#317

I’m signing because I support Be Easy and everyone’s right to do the things they love!

(New Haven, 2018-05-28)

#318

I’m signing because It’s our responsibility to give our young people an opportunity in this city to progress and make it in life.

(Ansonia, 2018-05-28)

#321

I’m signing because skaters/kids on scooters/bikes will find a way to skate, if you don’t want them at schools or stores then build them a safe skatepark their parents can take them to.

(Calexico, 2018-05-28)

#323

I’m a sk8r boi

(Milford, 2018-05-28)

#326

I like to skate

(Stamford, 2018-05-28)

#327

This is a positive, healthy outlet for the residents of Bridgeport.

(Trumbull, 2018-05-28)

#331

We need skate parks in bpt

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#333

I am signing because we need more skateparks in CT

(Bethel, 2018-05-29)

#335

I’m signing because Bridgeport needs that skatepark!!!

(Southbury, 2018-05-29)

#336

Bpt need a park for everyone who skate bmx or scooters can ride. Please put a park in somewhere

(Oxford, 2018-05-29)

#340

I'm signing because skating holds a sentimental value to my friends.

(Stratford, 2018-05-29)

#346

I skate at rampage and also skated at seaside dont leave the city with no options to continue positivity thru the youth with outlets as such, not all of us play sports or are into books

(New Haven,CT, 2018-05-29)

#351

Bridgeport based photographer.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#354

LET US SKATE!

(Branford, 2018-05-29)

#355

Give the youth more options then the streeta. We use to ride bicycles with the mayor before. I have pictures

(Fort Ann Ny Bridgeport ct, 2018-05-29)

#356

Its a positive environment for young people to come together, build positive relationships, and showcase their talents.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#358

“You are what you love, not what loves you”

(Hamden, 2018-05-29)

#360

Sk8 or di3 !

(Hartford, CT, 2018-05-29)

#361

Rage and destroy skate or die nigga! Tf go big or go home! Skating did so much for Bridgeport cmon now these kids need a skatepark.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#362

Let the kids exercise and play in peace we need more people who want to do positive things with their lives and less guns and violence

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#366

Need a park in the bridgeport community

(Willington, 2018-05-29)

#367

I'm a local skateboarder from CT. We all dont like skating the same park all the time so we like to travel and see what other cool parks are out there. Without many skateparks in CT as it is opening one in bridgeport would be a great opportunity for everyone. Bringing a wide variety of skateparks to CT.

(Hartford CT, 2018-05-29)

#368

To have the skatepark that ripped away from us back

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#374

Gets kids outside and moving. Opportunity for new a passion. A new skatepark can and will inspire thousands of kid throughout the city for generations to come.

(Newport, 2018-05-29)

#375

We need a safe place off the streets for skateboarders!

No brainer.

(Weston, 2018-05-29)

#379

The kids of Bridgeport are already subject to struggles with funding for education and are not being granted the best education they can possibly get, setting them behind other districts that lack the diversity and culture Bridgeport students have. The LEAST the city can do is provide a skatepark given they can sign off on building a casino and gentrifying the city for the sake of “more job opportunities”. It is disgusting that children of this city have to beg for recreational equipment when the officials of this city are the same ones to turn their back on these kids and wonder why they end up in trouble or are falling under the wrong pressure. They’re also the same ones stealing tax money for their own benefit, instead of giving back to the future of our generation. If this was any other town within Fairfield County, children wouldn’t have to be signing a petition for equipment that would make no dents in the pockets of park and rec management. Bridgeport is full of talent and creativity that is usually undermined by the simple name of the city carrying a negative stigma. Again, it’s a shame that the largest city in Connecticut only has one skatepark when our population is 100,000+ and growing.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#381

The kids need somewhere to be recreational and potentially learn and grow from each other. Whether it be skateboarding, bmx, a scooter, a photographer, videographer, or just a fan of the sports. They need somewhere to gather and have fun in a safe environment. Or they'll do it somewhere it isn't safe, plain and simple. Do it for the youth!

(Bridgeport, CT, 2018-05-29)

#382

I’ve skated most of my life. I’m a 44 y.o. black man born and raised in South Norwalk & Bridgeport. Never been arrested, never got into drugs or alcohol. I’m signing this petition because skating LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE & kept me focused on positivity!!!!

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-29)

#384

Because everyone everywhere deserves to shred

(Bristol ct, 2018-05-30)

#387

Bridgeport needs a skatepark

(Torrington, 2018-05-30)

#388

Skateboards, scooters, and bikes get a lot of hate for being on the streets, I feel we need a place for them to go, it's the same way how they have football fields, soccer fields and so on. They should have more skateparks. No hate, just positivity, build another please and thank you.

(Milford, 2018-05-30)

#389

I am signing because i am a devoted skater and loyal to skateboarding and all of the wonders and gifts it brings to children and people of all ages! If we dont have a spot to skate, we will always find a way to do it. And it may not be the best or in most cases LEGAL ways to do so!! All towns deserve to have a local skatepark. A get a way from the world. Skateboarding saves lives!!

(Bethel, 2018-05-30)

#390

Skateboarding is life and a safe awesome place to skate means a better and safer skate community.

(Nashua, 2018-05-30)

#394

Keep kids out of trouble lets get a skatepark!

(Trumbull, 2018-05-30)

#395

I support keeping the kids off the street and keeping them busy with a sport like skating!

(Stratford, 2018-05-30)

#397

Great opportunity for residents of Bridgeport to get out and skate. Positive group oriented.

(Bridgeport, 2018-05-30)

#398

Support skateboarding #ReviveMeridenSkatePark!!

(Meriden, 2018-05-30)