tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post8916104571980233031..comments2024-03-16T01:56:24.630-04:00Comments on Information about Media that you won't get anywhere else.....: Media's Secret Skate Board Board Park.................AND BEYOND!tedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-27009140768222681002013-10-01T18:24:27.607-04:002013-10-01T18:24:27.607-04:00Yeah, media should really build a skatepark. The k...Yeah, media should really build a skatepark. The kid that created the graffiti, I know him, he's a screwup and doesn't really skate. All the kids I skate with are responsible kids and really need a skatepark to go skate in without worry of a police officer coming in and giving us ridiculously large fines. We really have nowhere to go skate at besides places in media, such as Media lukiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16076482170687323805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-33747285226314113472013-05-21T23:45:07.401-04:002013-05-21T23:45:07.401-04:00Saw a kid get arrested today after a police man to...Saw a kid get arrested today after a police man took his skateboard. I felt bad for this kid. He looked to be about 12. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-70792973117803667962013-05-17T14:49:27.128-04:002013-05-17T14:49:27.128-04:00Look at other townships like havertown. They have ...Look at other townships like havertown. They have a skate boarding ordinance and built a skate park to accommodate the needs of the youth in the community. They have had huge success with it. The township manager told me today the kids respect the rules and keep it clean. <br />I went by our playground the other day and picked up trash with my kid that skate boards. He is a good kid and yes If a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-40057050193896550542013-05-17T14:16:26.040-04:002013-05-17T14:16:26.040-04:00So let me get this straight... you all think it is...So let me get this straight... you all think it is not a cop's job to enforce an ordinance that has been on the books since 1990? And that it is a cop's responsibility to provide "a copy" of the ordinance, on-demand to some kid who got caught breaking said ordinance? Seriously? <br /><br />If the kids in this town can't follow the current laws, which their parents seem to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-68744158066041715832013-05-17T10:05:09.653-04:002013-05-17T10:05:09.653-04:00Isn't his right to request this? Give the kids...Isn't his right to request this? Give the kids their concrete playground (skate park). These kids who are just playing are gonna develop emotional stress from this. They are gonna be afraid of the cops instead of knowing the police are there help. That is horrible, I would fight those tickets. But having to subject your child to the court proceedings for just playing is terrible. My kids Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-87133123790352604192013-05-17T09:01:44.141-04:002013-05-17T09:01:44.141-04:00When my child asked for a copy of the ordinance af...When my child asked for a copy of the ordinance after having his board taken, the cop refused to give him a copy and left. My son called 911, as instructed at the police station after 5pm, to speak with another officer, the same cop came back. My child requested a copy of the ordinance again and the cop gave him a citation for disorderly conduct. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-25730758302729200502013-05-16T19:56:17.148-04:002013-05-16T19:56:17.148-04:00I just saw 3 kids hop out of a mini van get on ska...I just saw 3 kids hop out of a mini van get on skate boards and head to the playground. There are also 2 kids riding scooters in the playground with their dad. Some one call 911. Hurry! There are kids having fun. Yeah, this whole citation thing for skate boarding is just wrong. A skate park would be helpful. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-76856216140264955522013-05-16T19:24:16.914-04:002013-05-16T19:24:16.914-04:00Wow! I can't believe how much the fines are. T...Wow! I can't believe how much the fines are. That is worse then traffic citations. For kids just having fun. I didn't know the kids riding scooters were affected by the ban either. I think for all the kids getting fined for boarding, give the cops something to do, call when you see a kid on a scooter. Maybe they'll leave the boarders alone if They keep getting calls about the other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-11680563530646015922013-05-16T18:47:35.238-04:002013-05-16T18:47:35.238-04:00That is insane. Perhaps If the cops don't have...That is insane. Perhaps If the cops don't have anything better to do but troll around and stalk the skatebiarders It's time to lay some off. We could use that money for the skate park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-41020106683826452002013-05-16T18:14:44.573-04:002013-05-16T18:14:44.573-04:00Now my son has had his skateboard taken and we wer...Now my son has had his skateboard taken and we were told he is getting a $220.96 fine. Don't the cops have anything better to do. This is ridiculous. My son and the other boys should not get in trouble for a sport. Something needs to be done. I'm all for a skate park too. And to the above comment, the one with the three sons. I'm sure those activities aren't part of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-23029755181694401782013-05-16T18:07:47.973-04:002013-05-16T18:07:47.973-04:00Most of their needs can be met at Glen Providence ...Most of their needs can be met at Glen Providence Park. They can ice skate on the pond, roller blade near the bird sanctuary and rock climb even. This thread was about giving a "banned " sport a chance using a place that is meant for just that sport. Last time I heard there is no ordinance in effect for those activities. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-27238462015154927312013-05-16T11:34:00.491-04:002013-05-16T11:34:00.491-04:00I have three sons and one likes to play ice hockey...I have three sons and one likes to play ice hockey, another enjoys paintball and the third likes to rock climb. Can we build three of these facilities to accommodate their needs too? I'm not always able to drive them to a facility outside of town. Thanks in advance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-79464306878699688912013-05-15T14:02:39.027-04:002013-05-15T14:02:39.027-04:00Skaeboarding disallowed,roller blading allowed,thi...Skaeboarding disallowed,roller blading allowed,think most of the skate board crowd are slackers,but to ban them, and not roller bladers is unfair...if you have a hard time making ends mee then stop buying skateboards and letting them incur fines...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-89884853301384898962013-05-14T12:46:34.922-04:002013-05-14T12:46:34.922-04:00Can the kids ride on one built out of grass? If so...Can the kids ride on one built out of grass? If so, lets make a greenway/skateboard park that's 1000% green. I suggest it be built straight down state street - those impervious surfaces aren't progressive enough for this town!<br /><br />(Note to self, form a friends of state street group and get it on with one of the incoming councilpeople)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-56752950493197610842013-05-14T09:39:29.703-04:002013-05-14T09:39:29.703-04:00I feel bad for these kids because I think they jus...I feel bad for these kids because I think they just want to have fun, but the graffiti is definitely by someone skateboarding, because it's about skateboarding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-842218496458113182013-05-14T08:49:24.489-04:002013-05-14T08:49:24.489-04:00I think having a skate park would be a great idea....I think having a skate park would be a great idea. Hasn't the borough made enough over the past 20 years on skate boarding tickets to pay for this? Oh wait....they spent it on the infomercial. But seriously, if these kids are going to get their boards taken away, rack up fines, we have lots of playgrounds in the area but the kids are not allowed to skateboard on them. It just doesn't seemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-31644164927986307342013-05-14T08:42:31.379-04:002013-05-14T08:42:31.379-04:00And how about parents that work and can not just l...And how about parents that work and can not just leave to drive the kids to the park??? Many of the families these days need to incomes to make ends meet. The kids should have something local. If they are going to ban skateboarding in the borough then they should have a local outlet for them to go to. I am not letting my 13 year old or my 15 year old walk to the park while I am at work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-90573663918671085582013-05-13T22:09:35.049-04:002013-05-13T22:09:35.049-04:00The purpose of government, of taxes, is to serve t...The purpose of government, of taxes, is to serve the common good. Building a skate park stretches this to the limit. A fee for service skate park in which the fees pay for an amortized cost of acquisition/construction/operations might be acceptable, though I'm not fully certain it truly would serve the common good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-48882901647359096552013-05-13T14:42:59.774-04:002013-05-13T14:42:59.774-04:00You're not justifying a real need. Parents can...You're not justifying a real need. Parents can take the kids to Ridley Creek State Park or the like to play with their specialized equipment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-6904299896592834902013-05-13T13:36:49.868-04:002013-05-13T13:36:49.868-04:00As per the skate boarding ordinance after receivin...As per the skate boarding ordinance after receiving 2 citations a borough cop can take the skate board from the child. Razor scooters, skate boards and anything resembling a skate board falls under the ordinance. I saw a 7 year old on a scooter by the court house, which is with in the boundaries of the ordinance. That is a $96. Fine too the parents or 3 days of community service. Two kids under Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-57851121518989875442013-05-13T11:14:41.030-04:002013-05-13T11:14:41.030-04:00The kids use the parking garage at 200 E State. So...The kids use the parking garage at 200 E State. Some have put graffiti on the bottom level, but the biggest concern is they could be hit by a car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-49315107427980005522013-05-13T08:59:34.806-04:002013-05-13T08:59:34.806-04:00The next call needs to be to an insurance company ...The next call needs to be to an insurance company that handles that kind of facility. I would imagine the liability is high, particularly if its unattended and no waivers are being signed by parents? Sounds like a nightmare to me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-16267412487380006422013-05-13T08:44:34.094-04:002013-05-13T08:44:34.094-04:00Would the kids be required to wear helmets and pad...Would the kids be required to wear helmets and pads in such a park because the kids cruising around the neighborhood don't wear them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-26341290767516825212013-05-13T08:39:19.276-04:002013-05-13T08:39:19.276-04:00I really don't get need for a skate park. Ther...I really don't get need for a skate park. There are not many kids with skate boards in Media and a dedicated park will only encourage more accidents and injuries. We have baseballs fields, tennis courts and basketball courts for the kids to use and the 20 or so kids who skate regularly have plenty of walkways and curbs right outside their homes to use. I'm sure one of their parents even Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-9622846685237290702013-05-13T08:23:48.788-04:002013-05-13T08:23:48.788-04:00I think it is a great idea. My son had his skate b...I think it is a great idea. My son had his skate board taken away last week by a borough cop. I guess this guy couldn't find any real criminals that day. I mean it is really ridiculous. The cop said he will not give it back and it will be destroyed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com