I Rocky Duncan have spent a major part of my life at the Grass Valley Skate Park. Even before it officially opened, I was there, dedicating countless hours to shaping not only my love for skateboarding, but also to the building and improvement of this park. This park is more than concrete, ramps, and rails to the skateboarding community. It serves as a second home to us, a sanctuary giving us peace and reprieve. It's the lifeblood of the skateboarding community in Grass Valley, California.

The proposed destruction of the existing park as part of new construction plans would drastically impact our lives. It's not just about the inconvenience of closing the park for the duration of the construction process - it's about preservation. The current layout of the skate park is perfect in our eyes, meticulously designed, loved, and used by many from our community.

The call to action here is simple: ensure that any new constructions are additions to the current design, rather than a complete teardown. To keep the park open during these constructions, to respect the history and influence of this iconic spot, is what we are asking for. Additionally, agreed-upon repairs, such as fixing the cracked cement, the fence, and the water fountain, should be upheld to maintain the safe use of the park. Future enhancements including the addition of lights and bathrooms would also greatly benefit the users.

The skate park represents the heartbeat of the vibrant and active skateboarding community in Grass Valley. It is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and passion of us skateboarders, and it is as much a part of our stories as we are of its. Preserve the Grass Valley Skate Park and enable us to continue creating memories, sharing experiences, and furthering the culture of skateboarding in our beloved city.

Save our park, honor our history, and support the future of skateboarding in Grass Valley. Sign this petition.

Image by Bob White Skate Photography