Nassau County needs Pump Tracks and Kennedy Parks is the perfect place for one! Please sign this petition to let the town and park officials know there's a need for one.

 

 

 

 

 

Being a Long Island resident myself, I see many kids and adults in our community who are deprived of safe spaces to engage in wheeled sports like BMX, MTB, scooter, etc. These sports are more than just a hobby - They're a passion, lifestyle and culture. And yet, despite the ever-growing interest in recreational wheeled sport activity, our county still lacks the important asset of safe, designated places where wheeled sport enthusiast can play, socialize and hone their skills. The streets are too dangerous, skateparks are not optimized for all wheeled sports and BMXers and Mountain bikers are looking for something a little more exciting than a bike path or an hours long trip to the closest pump track facility. A local paved pump track can fill that void. 

 

 

 

 

A paved asphalt pump track would mean the world to children, teenagers, and adults who are involved in wheeled sports. Imagine Kennedy Park, already a popular destination for skateboarders with its skatepark, being complemented by a pump track which would create a more inclusive space for the rest of the wheeled sport enthusiast that come to the park. Families would be introduced to a new type of playground, and people would have a designated space to build their skills, have fun, and even prepare for potential wheeled sports careers if they want.

 

 

 

HEALTH BENEFITS:
Studies show that providing communal sports facilities can have a remarkable impact on public health and social cohesion. The Health Equity and Active Transportation report states that public investment in active transport resources, such as pump tracks, contributes to a reduction in chronic diseases and improves mental health overall (Health Equity and Active Transportation Report, 2019).

 

 

 

 

 

A Pump Track Can Fit right next to the south side of the skatepark and basketball courts in Kennedy Park

 

 

Another view

 

Therefore, we urge the Nassau County authorities to install a paved asphalt pump track in Kennedy Park. Doing so will affirm the county's commitment to enhancing community infrastructure and promoting sports and health for all its residents.

 

Click here to see how a paved pump track helped the community of Port Angeles.

Nassau County, let's make this possibility a reality for our families and future generations. Please, sign this petition today.