Request Waverley Council to create a bike riding space for tweens

Request Waverley Council to create a bike riding space for tweens

Recent signers:
Christie Poulos and 19 others have signed recently.

The issue

Tween kids in Waverley are in need of a safe and dedicated space where they can ride their bikes without disrupting other park users. As it stands, Waverley Council offers numerous play areas, but none specifically cater to the needs of tweens who are keen on mountain biking. Recognizing the enthusiasm and energy that tweens have, it's crucial to provide them with the right environment to indulge in outdoor physical activity. Encouraging tweens to venture outdoors and challenge themselves is vital for their physical development and mental health.

Currently, parks like Queens Park and Waverley Park could serve as potential locations to develop these dedicated biking tracks. By converting sections of these parks into designated mountain bike areas, we can ensure that tween bikers have a safe space while minimizing disruptions to existing park activities and other visitors.

The creation of such spaces would address two pressing concerns:

1. **Safety for All**: A dedicated biking area would mean that tweens have a space tailor-made for their biking adventures, reducing potential accidents and misunderstandings with other park-goers.

2. **Promoting Physical Activity**: In today's digital age, encouraging more outdoor physical activities can have profound effects on the well-being of young individuals, fostering a healthier, more active community.

To make this vision a reality, we urge Waverley Council to consider reserving and designing parts of the existing parks for this purpose. Such a proactive step would not only enhance the recreational offerings of our community but also reflect a commitment to fostering inclusive and diverse use of public spaces.

Please join us in advocating for a dedicated biking space for our young adventurers. Sign this petition to let Waverley Council know that our children’s active lifestyle and safety are priorities we care deeply about. Together, we can make a difference in providing a safe, engaging environment for our community's youth. Thank you for your support!

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Recent signers:
Christie Poulos and 19 others have signed recently.

The issue

Tween kids in Waverley are in need of a safe and dedicated space where they can ride their bikes without disrupting other park users. As it stands, Waverley Council offers numerous play areas, but none specifically cater to the needs of tweens who are keen on mountain biking. Recognizing the enthusiasm and energy that tweens have, it's crucial to provide them with the right environment to indulge in outdoor physical activity. Encouraging tweens to venture outdoors and challenge themselves is vital for their physical development and mental health.

Currently, parks like Queens Park and Waverley Park could serve as potential locations to develop these dedicated biking tracks. By converting sections of these parks into designated mountain bike areas, we can ensure that tween bikers have a safe space while minimizing disruptions to existing park activities and other visitors.

The creation of such spaces would address two pressing concerns:

1. **Safety for All**: A dedicated biking area would mean that tweens have a space tailor-made for their biking adventures, reducing potential accidents and misunderstandings with other park-goers.

2. **Promoting Physical Activity**: In today's digital age, encouraging more outdoor physical activities can have profound effects on the well-being of young individuals, fostering a healthier, more active community.

To make this vision a reality, we urge Waverley Council to consider reserving and designing parts of the existing parks for this purpose. Such a proactive step would not only enhance the recreational offerings of our community but also reflect a commitment to fostering inclusive and diverse use of public spaces.

Please join us in advocating for a dedicated biking space for our young adventurers. Sign this petition to let Waverley Council know that our children’s active lifestyle and safety are priorities we care deeply about. Together, we can make a difference in providing a safe, engaging environment for our community's youth. Thank you for your support!

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