Skate parks have been shown to lead to:

• Drug use and dealing
• Underage drinking
• Vandalism and graffiti
• Noise disturbances
• Intimidation of families and young children
• Increased antisocial behaviour and police callouts
• Decreased park use by local families

These outcomes have been reported in towns and cities across the UK — often shortly after new skate parks are installed. 

Real-World Examples

1. Brighton – The Level

👉 Skaters pushed into drug dealing – Brighton & Hove News

2. Falkirk

👉 Graffiti and littering scourge spoiling skate park – Falkirk Herald

3. Lady Bay, Nottinghamshire

👉 Reports of drinking, drug use and nuisance – West Bridgford Wire

4. Inverness

👉 Police patrols for drug use and bullying – Inverness Courier

5. Nantwich

👉 New skate park already plagued by antisocial behaviour – Nantwich News

6. Midsomer Norton

👉 Police confirm ongoing drug use – Nub News

7. Kingston, Glasgow

👉 Skate park to be fenced off due to antisocial behaviour – The Scottish Sun

8. Erskineville, Sydney

👉 Plans scrapped after resident opposition – Daily Telegraph

9. Newquay

👉 Antisocial behaviour rising at Concrete Waves skate park – Radio Newquay

10. Saltworks Farm, Frodsham

👉 Residents petition over drug dealing and antisocial behaviour – Frodsham Nub News

Vine Road Rec already works. It is safe, peaceful, and welcoming. We cannot afford to introduce features that risk undoing all of that. Please continue to share the petition and contact your local councillors.