Forest Acres is getting a brand-new, six-acre park at the old Richland Mall site, and we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make it an inclusive space for everyone!

​As the City Council finalizes the design plans before putting the project out for bid, we are petitioning city leaders to integrate a modest, modern concrete skate spot (roughly 2,000 to 3,000 square feet) into the park’s footprint.

​Our goal is simple: to ensure our local youth, teenagers, and young adults have a safe, dedicated, and positive outlet to stay active. Skateboarding, rollerblading, bmx, and scootering are incredibly popular in our community, yet our kids currently have no designated place to ride. A skate spot bridges that gap for those who may not participate in traditional, organized team sports.

​Why we need to act right NOW:

​Fiscal Responsibility: By adding a skate feature into the current construction phase, the city can utilize the heavy machinery, grading, drainage infrastructure, and contractors already budgeted for the park. Building it later as a standalone project would cost taxpayers significantly more.

​Low Maintenance: Unlike grass fields that require constant mowing, fertilizer, and watering, a professionally poured concrete skate spot requires virtually zero ongoing maintenance over its lifespan.

​A Safe Space: Giving kids a designated area keeps them active in a safe, constructive environment and off commercial storefronts and sidewalks.

​We want Forest Acres to lead the way in creating a truly multi-generational park. A small skate spot won't take away from the park's classic, green aesthetic—it will simply ensure that all of our community's youth are included in the city's future.

​Please sign this petition to show the Forest Acres City Council that our community supports an active, inclusive, and forward-thinking park design!