The Woonsocket Skatepark on Hamlet Ave is a beloved community fixture, serving as a place where locals had came together to serve the budding community.  However, the current state of the skatepark is far from ideal. Built from outdated materials, the skatepark now shows significant wear and tear, posing safety risks and limiting its usability. It's time we transform this space into a safe, sustainable, and modern oasis for both amateur and seasoned skaters, BMX and scooter riders and rollerbladers alike. 

A modern concrete skatepark offers numerous benefits. Unlike wood or other materials, concrete boasts durability and requires minimal maintenance, translating into long-term savings for the city. These parks are capable of withstanding Rhode Island's harsh weather conditions without deteriorating, ensuring that skateboarders can enjoy the facilities year-round. 

Woonsocket deserves the same level of innovation and community enrichment that our neighboring cities have enjoyed across RI and MA. 

Updating the skatepark aligns with promoting healthy, active lifestyles. It provides a constructive outdoor activity option, especially important for our youth, steering them away from screens and encouraging physical activity and social interaction.

With such proximity to the middle school it can surely help combat the chronic student  absenteeism by having attractive pre and post curriculum activities available just a row of lockers away. 

Being a short distance from the new Cass Park Complex this updated Woonsocket Skatepark can serve as a entertainment bridge for potential local commerce to boom all along the corridor roads these parks reside around.

We urge local authorities and decision-makers to allocate funding and resources towards upgrading Woonsocket Skatepark into a state-of-the-art concrete facility. This investment in our community’s infrastructure will yield substantial returns in terms of safety, economic benefits, and community wellness. Sign this petition to show your support and help create a new chapter for the future of Woonsocket Skatepark.