Parks and recreation play a vital role in fostering community wellness and providing access to green spaces for all. Recent trends show a growing concern for preserving natural areas, combating climate change, and promoting outdoor activities. Petitions within this topic address issues such as protecting endangered wildlife habitats, increasing funding for public parks, and promoting sustainable practices in recreational activities.
Notable petitions include one urging authorities to allocate more resources to maintain urban parks, highlighting the benefits of green spaces in improving mental health and community cohesion. Another petition calls for stricter regulations on commercial activities in national parks to prevent environmental degradation and preserve the natural beauty for future generations.
Get involved in supporting the petitions on parks and recreation to advocate for sustainable practices and ensure equitable access to green spaces for all. Your participation can lead to positive changes in preserving our natural environment and promoting healthy lifestyles.
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This has been a trail My wife and I take our little girls to explore and enjoy for many years when going for a family walk we discovered this white fence with no trespassing posted! This was extremely upsetting for My family to see, so we want to take action against it.
This path was the safest way of getting to Umstead park without driving or having to bike a long way on the street. This fence takes away a lot of the walkability of this community. I hope at least the small path through the woods joining the 2 neighborhoods can be opened up
We've been using this access to easily reach umstead for family walks, as well as the many trails for mini hikes and educational purposes for our young kiddos for almost a decade. This was the highlight of the neighborhood, and especially as summer approaches, losing access to not only OUR community trails but Umstead...
P.s. I've never seen a motorized vehicle within these trails in 10 years. It's ALL families with young children, folks walking their dogs and the occasional bike. We want it back.
I live right around the corner from the connector trail. I used it several times per week. The first time I approached the trail and saw the closure, I was actually stunned. I started a different petition to ask to reopen as soon as I could. That petition can be found here: https://www.change.org/p/reopen-community-access-to-poyner-road-trail-and-umstead-park-in-raleigh-nc I notified the signers of the petition I started so that those who don't know will know now. Please consider at least opening up the connector trail. Thank you.
I have used this trial/access point for running and walking my dog for years - since I moved into the Delta Ridge neighborhood. Very disheartening to now have this area vehemently blocked-off from any access, based on the irresponsible actions of a small # of people/isolated incident(s); none of which are the vast minority of long-time, responsible users of this area for actual outdoor recreation Nd personal enjoyment.
Hermosa Beach would be greatly enhanced by the addition of a large community pool!
Life in the South Bay revolves around water and water sports. Hermosa Beach residents do not have equal access to swimming pools, water classes, and lap swimming, without their own municipal pool. Hermosa residents are shut out of registrations for swimming lessons and other water classes in the neighboring cities, because residents of those cities get priority at their city’s pools. Please build a pool in Hermosa and give families the chance to have water safe children!
The benefits are endless and the community will be greatly enhanced with the addition of a Hermosa Beach community swimming pool.
Thank you!
A swimming pool would be a great addition to the community and a public safety measure. There aren’t that many places to teach kids how to swim… We are a beach community; our kids need to learn how to swim for their own safety!
I lap swim every week at Begg Pool in MB. Because I’m a resident of HB I must pay extra and MB residents can sign up days in advance for lanes than I’m allowed to. While this works out fine in the winter when less people compete for lanes, the spring/summer is a different story altogether. It’s also impossible to get a spot during Junior Lifeguard “season” as parents snatch up spots so kids can get their times. It would be a boon for this community to have a pool of our own: lap swimming, lessons, pool aerobics for seniors (more Hermosa Five-O programming), recreational swim for kids and families, ADA access.
Our community deserves a public pool—a place for kids to learn water safety, families to gather, and residents to stay healthy. It’s time we invest in a resource that benefits everyone.
Morrison park is a fantastic spot! It's within walking distance for me and my 5 kids under 6. Having a place to let them run their energy out is vital and is a great asset to the community.