How to Prevent Skate Park Vandalism

The skate park is a training ground for skateboarders and BMXers. Skate parks house various obstacles including wooden ramps, metallic rails and marble ledges. Numerous communities throughout the United States offer skate parks that are open to the public. Indoor skate parks are rarely subjected to vandalism as the doors of the building can be locked. However, outdoor skate parks may be damaged or closed temporarily due to vandalism or violence. Rally your friends to take a stand against vandalism in your skate park.

Instructions

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      Organize a fundraiser at your local skate park to raise money for a new fence or lighting system. Invite local bands to play at the fundraiser to keep your attendees entertained. Contact local restaurants to see if they will donate food for the fundraising event.

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      Gather a group of friends to clean up any vandalized areas of the skate park before the fundraiser. Give a brief speech over the PA system to address the problem your community has faced with vandalism in the skate park. Inform the attendees that all donated money will go towards new safety precautions.

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      Instruct your friends and fellow skaters to contact the police if they see anyone vandalizing the park. Use the money the fundraiser netted throughout the day's activities. Purchase surveillance equipment, if possible, to keep a close watch on the skate park during twilight hours.

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      Organize a Neighborhood Watch program to ensure individuals in the community will report any acts of vandalism on the skate park. Request routine drive-by's from your local law enforcement agency.