Public Skate Park in Bridgewater, NJ
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We, the residents of Bridgewater, would like to propose that the township build a public skatepark for its residents. Currently, there are no public areas in Bridgewater where skateboarders are permitted to skate. A public skatepark would greatly benefit the community and provide a safe place for skateboarders to practice their sport.
With no place to skate, many skateboarders end up skating in streets and parking lots in harm's way. This is unacceptable. Skateboarding is a recognized sport and continues to grow in popularity. There are more than 10 million skateboarders in the US. With popular televised events such as X-Games and Gravity Games, video games featuring pro skateboarders, like Tony Hawk, as well as a booming industry of over 200 companies that produce skateboarding gear and clothing, skateboarding proves to be more than a fad. It is a legitimate sport that is here to stay. Bridgewater has many young athletes, such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, hockey and lacrosse players, all of whom have fields, courts and rinks to play on. Yet, Bridgewater's skateboarders have no place to skate. Just like our other athletes in town, our skateboarders deserve a safe place to practice their sport.
There are countless benefits to skateboarding. First and foremost, it is excellent for physical fitness. These days, with the rise in video and computer gaming, we need to make sure our children participate in some form of exercise on a daily basis. To many children in Bridgewater, skateboarding is their preferred form of exercise. But, if they have no place to skate, we are taking that away from them. This puts their health and well-being in jeopardy. Skateboarding is also inexpensive. Some children cannot afford to play hockey or join a pool. Therefore, anyone can participate. Skateboarding promotes self-esteem, builds confidence, provides a healthy outlet for excess energy, serves as a great form of exercise and helps children make new friends.
Skateboarding is not much different than football, lacrosse or basketball with regards to safety. All of these sports are played "at your own risk". With proper equipment, shoes, pads and a helmet, skateboarding actually proves to be less dangerous than both football and basketball. Statistics show that there are more emergency room visits annually for basketball and football-related injuries than skateboarding-related injuries. In fact, most skateboarding injuries occur due to inadequate riding surfaces and poorly constructed equipment. A skatepark would eliminate these types of injures by providing a safe, smooth riding surface and properly constructed ramps and structures, thus making skateboarding in Bridgewater a considerably safe sport.
All in all, a skate park would be a tremendous asset to Bridgewater and greatly appreciated by many residents. We urge you to accept our request and build a public skatepark in town. We are willing to help in any way possible in order to make this happen. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
With no place to skate, many skateboarders end up skating in streets and parking lots in harm's way. This is unacceptable. Skateboarding is a recognized sport and continues to grow in popularity. There are more than 10 million skateboarders in the US. With popular televised events such as X-Games and Gravity Games, video games featuring pro skateboarders, like Tony Hawk, as well as a booming industry of over 200 companies that produce skateboarding gear and clothing, skateboarding proves to be more than a fad. It is a legitimate sport that is here to stay. Bridgewater has many young athletes, such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, hockey and lacrosse players, all of whom have fields, courts and rinks to play on. Yet, Bridgewater's skateboarders have no place to skate. Just like our other athletes in town, our skateboarders deserve a safe place to practice their sport.
There are countless benefits to skateboarding. First and foremost, it is excellent for physical fitness. These days, with the rise in video and computer gaming, we need to make sure our children participate in some form of exercise on a daily basis. To many children in Bridgewater, skateboarding is their preferred form of exercise. But, if they have no place to skate, we are taking that away from them. This puts their health and well-being in jeopardy. Skateboarding is also inexpensive. Some children cannot afford to play hockey or join a pool. Therefore, anyone can participate. Skateboarding promotes self-esteem, builds confidence, provides a healthy outlet for excess energy, serves as a great form of exercise and helps children make new friends.
Skateboarding is not much different than football, lacrosse or basketball with regards to safety. All of these sports are played "at your own risk". With proper equipment, shoes, pads and a helmet, skateboarding actually proves to be less dangerous than both football and basketball. Statistics show that there are more emergency room visits annually for basketball and football-related injuries than skateboarding-related injuries. In fact, most skateboarding injuries occur due to inadequate riding surfaces and poorly constructed equipment. A skatepark would eliminate these types of injures by providing a safe, smooth riding surface and properly constructed ramps and structures, thus making skateboarding in Bridgewater a considerably safe sport.
All in all, a skate park would be a tremendous asset to Bridgewater and greatly appreciated by many residents. We urge you to accept our request and build a public skatepark in town. We are willing to help in any way possible in order to make this happen. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
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Katharine Capra
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- 908-253-9069
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kevin Jakubowski
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Patrick Jakubowski
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antoni
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Nick Capra
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- 908-253-9069
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Bailey Capra
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- 908-253-9069
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Kim Crosby
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Mark Jakubowski
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Linda O'Kane
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Margaret Luciano
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Steven Weiss
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- A very worthy way to spend our tax dollars.
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- 84 Village Circle
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- 908-685-1357
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Rena Strool
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- Bridgewater skateboarders, scooter/bike riders have been frequenting the parks in the surrounding townships for many years. They have paid for admittance to the Somverville park, they likely pay to use the Pluckemin park, they travel to Hillsborough, Edison, Woodbridge, Chatham and even Bel Mar. Bridgewater "riders" use public curbs, steps, railings, edged concrete structures, benches on either public or private property causing damage and financial burdeon. Even when they are in residential areas, the noise is bothersom to neighbors. A space where people can enjoy the before-mentioned sports is long overdue! I invite you to serviously consider the request of the residents. Thank you.
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lilliam r. erwin
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Sean Downey
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- i want a sk8park in bridgewater
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eric gandolfe
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- bridgewater
- phone
- 9088832012
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Dylan
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- FINALLY A PLACE WHERE I CAN SKATE AND NOT BE IN A NEAR DEATH EXPIRIENCE!!! (Drivers try to hit us skaters)
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- 366 vanderveer road
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- 9082020279
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Dylan Uhler
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- FINALLY A PLACE WHERE I CAN SKATE AND NOT BE IN A NEAR DEATH EXPIRIENCE!!! (Drivers try to hit us skaters)
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- 366 vanderveer road
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- 9082020279
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Nicole Garcia
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- Its good for people who want to skate be able to skate.
- phone
- (908)393-5638
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Nicole Urbaniak
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- finally i can be able to skate. even though i live in manville.
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- (908)581-5657
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Julie Merrit
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Ohhhh i bet you dont know who this is
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- (this is Jenn williams) But i dont even skate BUT WHATEVER!
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Monica Kowalsky
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- 3406 Pinhorn Dr., Bridgewater, NJ
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- 908-393-9690
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Barbara Caporaso
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Lorri Mentuck
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- 301 Milltown Road
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- 908-231-1936
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Cynthia Stewart
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- 69 Bradley Lane
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Justin Capra
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- I don't want to get hit by a car, so I really want a skatepark.
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- (908)253-9069
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tyler prince
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garrett mentuck
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joanna and russ uhler
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- I have four busy boys who would benefit from this!
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- 366 Vanderveer ave.
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Paula Clark
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- Would love to have a safe,close enviroment for my Son to Skate!!
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- 435 Rolling Hills Rd
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- 908-218-0677
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Pam Bugianesi
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Shane Serrano
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Joe Cabana
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- I LOVE TO SK8!
- address
- 768 route 202 south US HWY Bridgewater,NJ
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- 908-429-0789
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Ken Serrano
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- Lots of money has gone to team sports in Bridgewater. Time for a skate park.
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christian rojas
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- 205 foothill rd
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Mary Jean May
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- 908-725-2142
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Nancy Giaimo
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- i dont skate, but it would be cool to hang there :]
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Jamie C. Hawley
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Patrick A.
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- WOOOO HOOOOO
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ALex
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Lily
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- yeah umm i dont want u guys to be dead either. u guys deserve it
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nicholas archer
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sara
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ani
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- i cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (3 wen it opens i b there
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karen bradley
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- our kids really need this!!
- address
- 217 love rd
- phone
- 908 704-9622
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kenny
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caitlin
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jacquie
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brian
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jessica d
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