We, the undersigned residents and supporters of Byron, Illinois, respectfully request that the city, the Byron Park District and local Forest Preserve work together on to consider building a modern skate park for our community. 

Our town currently lacks a safe and dedicated space for young people to ride skateboards, scooters, BMX bikes and rollerblades.  In the past, Byron had two skate parks. One was not accessible by foot and the other eventually fell into disrepair and became unusable.  As a result, many kids and teens are left without a proper place to ride and often end up riding on the streets, parking lots and other unsafe areas.

A well-designed skate park would provide many benefits to the Byron community:

Safety - A designated skate park would help keep riders off the streets and parking lots where accidents could occur.

• Healthy Activity - Skateboarding, BMX riding, and similar activities promote exercise and outdoor activity.
• Positive Community Space- A skate park provides a constructive place for youth to gather and build friendships.
• Support for Local Families-  Families would have another recreational option within our town rather than traveling elsewhere.
• Community Partnership - We believe the local Forest Preserve and community organizations may have funding opportunities or partnerships that could help make this project possible.

Many towns our size have successfully built small skate parks that require minimal maintenance that serve youth for years.  Bringing a skate park back to Byron would provide a save outlet for local riders while strengthening the sense of community for our residents.

By signing this petition, you show support for bringing a safe and accessible skate park to Byron.