Help build a new skatepark in North Wilkesboro, NC
The Issue
I have skated at Smoot Park in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for my entire life. It's where I first picked up a skateboard and learned the basics. While Smoot Park is an excellent place for beginners, offering a friendly environment for learning, it falls short for more experienced skaters eager to push their limits and hone their skills. It's high time that we enhance our skatepark to accommodate the growing number of skaters in our community.
A few years back, there was momentum and discussions to build a new, more comprehensive skatepark. Unfortunately, plans fizzled out, and we've been left without the facilities that many of our neighboring towns offer. Towns across America are recognizing the importance of skateparks as not only recreational venues but as vital community assets that contribute to healthy lifestyles, community engagement, and even as spaces to deter negative behavior.
According to the Tony Hawk Foundation, skateparks attract young people who are often under-served recreationally. 93% of skaters are under the age of 25, and over 75% are young males. A new skatepark would directly serve this age demographic, providing a positive and safe space for them to gather and express themselves. Moreover, communities with skateparks find that parks often become hubs of positive community interaction.
We are envisioning a state-of-the-art skatepark that caters to beginners and seasoned skaters alike, with features that challenge and inspire creativity: bowls, ramps, street sections, and more. Such a skatepark would undoubtedly attract visitors, potentially boosting local business and tourism in North Wilkesboro.
We ask for the support of local stakeholders including our mayor, town council, and community groups to come together and reconsider the plans for a new skatepark. We need funding, and planning to bring this dream back to life. By doing so, we can ensure that the youth and future generations of North Wilkesboro have a place to not only skate but to thrive and grow.
Please join me in showing our decision-makers how much this means to our community. Sign this petition to support the construction of a new skatepark in North Wilkesboro. Let's reignite the plans and build a future for our local skaters!
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The Issue
I have skated at Smoot Park in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, for my entire life. It's where I first picked up a skateboard and learned the basics. While Smoot Park is an excellent place for beginners, offering a friendly environment for learning, it falls short for more experienced skaters eager to push their limits and hone their skills. It's high time that we enhance our skatepark to accommodate the growing number of skaters in our community.
A few years back, there was momentum and discussions to build a new, more comprehensive skatepark. Unfortunately, plans fizzled out, and we've been left without the facilities that many of our neighboring towns offer. Towns across America are recognizing the importance of skateparks as not only recreational venues but as vital community assets that contribute to healthy lifestyles, community engagement, and even as spaces to deter negative behavior.
According to the Tony Hawk Foundation, skateparks attract young people who are often under-served recreationally. 93% of skaters are under the age of 25, and over 75% are young males. A new skatepark would directly serve this age demographic, providing a positive and safe space for them to gather and express themselves. Moreover, communities with skateparks find that parks often become hubs of positive community interaction.
We are envisioning a state-of-the-art skatepark that caters to beginners and seasoned skaters alike, with features that challenge and inspire creativity: bowls, ramps, street sections, and more. Such a skatepark would undoubtedly attract visitors, potentially boosting local business and tourism in North Wilkesboro.
We ask for the support of local stakeholders including our mayor, town council, and community groups to come together and reconsider the plans for a new skatepark. We need funding, and planning to bring this dream back to life. By doing so, we can ensure that the youth and future generations of North Wilkesboro have a place to not only skate but to thrive and grow.
Please join me in showing our decision-makers how much this means to our community. Sign this petition to support the construction of a new skatepark in North Wilkesboro. Let's reignite the plans and build a future for our local skaters!
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Petition created on June 19, 2026