Let Your Voices Be Heard!

Join me this Monday 3/25 at the Community Engagement Meeting to demonstrate how much our neighborhood needs a place that can host multiple recreational activities, education and culture while promoting sustainability.

Background Story
Pre-Pandemic days back in 2019, a petition circulated to have an environmentally focused skate park built in the area of Prospect Park. (Btw you can still sign the petition here!)

From that catalyst, the idea of a Brooklyn Skate Garden was born. I had the chance to attend some of the early meetings and SKATEYOGI participated in events with Brooklyn Skate Garden's parent organization, the Pablo Ramirez Foundation.

Fast forward to a few months ago...we were all delighted to see the idea sprout into reality with the announcement of funding for this project at Mount Prospect Park. In line with the rich cultural institutions such as Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens and Brooklyn Central Library, this project would enhance the park into a safe learning space for kids and teens in the neighborhood to connect with nature as well as the greater Brooklyn skate community.

Support Our Future Skaters
There has been some opposition when neighbors learned that there would be a skatepark on Eastern Parkway and didn't understand the full intent of the project. For our younger skaters attending the meeting, it can be a great opportunity to experience civics and public participation first hand. My 3 year-old son is very excited about this project so he'll be there to support as well. As a resident of this area for almost 20 years, I can personally say there is very little to skate nearby despite the high concentration of skateboarders and sincerely hope that this park can get revitalized.
Hope to see you there!

Kevin

RSVP