In Whangamata’s Williamson Park all the paths are mostly used by skate boarders and it’s not fair to those who either have to make way or get bowled over. Only part of the park is used so I suggest that we use the parts of the park that isn’t being used to build a skate park for those who wish to skate and leave te rest of the park for those who wish to walk their dogs or go jogging and walking etc. (apart from skate boarders of course)
Parts of the park are used yet people complain that there’s not enough space because they don’t know what parts of the park are being used by the skate boarders. Banning the skate boarders could be possible by having guards surrounding the park.
These actions will prevent the elderly from being hurt but also prevent others from being hurt.
Thank you
What a good idea about Williamson Park having a skate area. I have often thought a slab of concrete would be awesome for rollerbladers and rollerskaters too. It is a real shame that council has now banned skateboards from being ridden on the footpaths in the town centre. You can't ride them on the road either. I understand the elderly are frightened of being run down - and for an old person - it is a long road to recovery... But the Councillors should be applauding all the children who use skateboards as their main means of transportation. We should all be trying to use methods of transport that are free and fuel-less... Much more discussion is needed on this topic!!
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Renee