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To Whom It May Concern:

It’s no secret that the West Coast is the birthplace and sacred ground for skateboarding. With 12.3 million skateboarders in the United States (which would suggest almost 3,000 in Pierce County alone), it’s clear that the sport appeals to an undeniably large portion of our youth. The Northwest is home to two of the world’s most prestigious skatepark designers which allow Washington and Oregon skateboarders some of the best skateparks found anywhere.

Tacoma has shown great leadership in the past with the creation of Heidelburg skatepark near Cheney Stadium. A few years ago, South Tacoma residents recognized the need for a newer skating facility and created the skatepark at Stewart Heights. Both of these parks are successful in drawing skaters from their neighborhoods but neither was designed to offer challenges to experienced skateboarders. It’s time to seriously consider a premium skatepark.

It’s a pity that Tacoma has yet to fully recognize the needs of this fantastic, positive pastime. Though Tacoma’s two small skateparks are popular among skaters in those neighborhoods, the unchallenging nature fails to engage the users once their obstacles are mastered. More importantly, the newer park was simply not built to last and is already seeing a great deal of unexpected wear and tear.

A professional-level skatepark won’t suffer the same indignities and will become a beloved asset to any neighborhood and the city at large.

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