SUPPORT A SKATEPARK ON ROOSEVELT ISLAND
There are so many people on Roosevelt Island who love to skateboard and ride on scooters but they lack a dedicated park. RIRA's Children, Youth & Education Committee needs your support in asking RIOC to create a safe place for teens and young adults. The lack of a cohesive and inclusive program for them on Roosevelt Island calls for concrete solutions island-wide that involve them with positive engagement for a flourishing future. Roosevelt Island has seen an increase number of skateboarders ranging from 8 to 25 years old, both males and females. A dedicated Skate Park for the youth will ensure their safety and offer them a physical and mental outlet, a place to meet and be active vs “isolated on screens”.
The benefits to Skateboarding goes beyond the health and body fitness, it relieves stress, builds self-esteem, and creates an unprecedented Community Building between the young adults and the rest of the island. Skateboarding can build bridges between generations and different social backgrounds, ultimately bringing people together and offering a great outlet to meet new people.
Skateboarding has become so popular it was featured as a new sport in the 2021 Olympics in Japan.
Please sign this survey and help us materialize this project!