Build A Skatepark in The City of Coppell Texas

Most places in Coppell are illegal to skateboard, places such as the Aquatic and Recreation Center, Public baseball and football fields, The park behind City Hall, and many more. Lots of new signs have been posted recently that say "No skateboarding."

Many skateboarders in Coppell have no where to do there thing! I believe the reason is simply because skateboarding can damage property and cause injury. Most places in Coppell you cant even skate for five minutes before authority kicks us out. Most skaters do understand, but they don't understand why the city doesn't do something so we can skate and have more freedom.

The only thing that the city has done is spend money on putting up skateboard blockers and closing off things that are known to be skated on. People in Coppell are getting the wrong image on skateboarders because they think most of us are punks, thugs, and even gang members but were not! We're just regular people with a passion for doing what we love to do. Skateboarding is not a crime, but its also not legal in most places in Coppell. Many skateboarders in Coppell have to drive to cites such as Allen and Plano to get to a skatepark. For kids they can't just hop into a car and go they have to find rides there and back and that can be a hassle. We need something more local.

Coppell has built tracks for joggers and bikers, public parks for families and other citizens, jungle gyms for kids, basketball courts for basketball players, baseball/softball fields, and football fields, where is the place for skateboarders? A skatepark will benefit both skateboarders and the community. The skateboarders will have a safe place to skate freely with no trouble or hassle, the community will most likely show a decrease in property damage and skateboarder reports to police.

We are judged because we do something different! There are hundreds of skateboarders in Coppell alone and we need some where to be free to skate and have fun! That's why I think its time for Coppell to get a skatepark, if you agree your signature will be appreciated because it shows skateboarders that you care.