Social and Economic effects of a professionally designed skatepark

Social Benefits:

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• Skateparks provide a physical activity for kids not interested in traditional team sports.

• Community skateparks provide a safe and challenging place for skaters of all levels to develop as athletes.

• Skateboarding and BMX  are two of the fastest growing activities in the United States with more than 14 million participants.

• Public Skateparks help get kids “off the streets” and into a safe place. Without a public skatepark, the kids are forced to play in the streets.

• Creating a community skatepark will help minimize damage skaters do to public and private property.

• For example, In the City of Calgary, 75% of 24 communities surveyed after the skatepark opened, reported a significant reduction in the “street” skate problem. Eliminating the need for police and official time used to respond to and report on skating issues.

• A great professionally designed and built skatepark acts as an extension of the local skateboarders specific needs. The skaters build a sense of ownership by participating in design conversations skatepark company.

• Public skateparks provide healthy activity for kids and help eliminate boredom and drug use. Youth addiction services have identified the most common reason for drug use is boredom.

Economic Benefits:

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• Skateparks help create the need for quality skateboard shops. This helps bring new jobs and tax revenue to the community.

• Skateparks help create new skateboard teaching and instructional jobs.

  •     The community should set up skateboard lessons and camps to help teach beginner through experienced riders.

  •     This creates a winning environment for the skaters, instructors and community

• A professionally designed skatepark will attract out-of-town visitors to spend money within the community.

• “It actually becomes a draw for your community if you have a good skatepark. Skaters want to come and try it. Never underestimate the power of a teenager to sway his or her parents’ travel plans! -Patti Ferguson, City Administrator for Armstrong, BC,

• A public skatepark makes the community appear to be invested in the youth and active lifestyles. This will attract new residents to your community.

Credit: californiaskateparks.com