New downtown skatepark on the way. Where should it go?
A new skatepark appears to be on its way to downtown Jacksonville. However, an exact site has not been selected. Here's a look at the locations under consideration and an offer for your voice to be heard on where this skatepark should go.
In May 2016, City Councilman Bill Gulliford proposed banning skateboarding in downtown Jacksonville and was met with strong opposition.
As a result of the community pushback, Councilman Gulliford decided to meet with local skateboard advocates with the goal of hammering out a deal that would satisfy all impacted parties. This deal included a plan to construct a new skatepark to serve the downtown area and a list of potential sites for the public to consider.
With this in mind, Able Skate Mag has a survey out seeking input on the preferred location for a new skate park in the urban core.