Petition Asks PWC Park Authority to Change Skate Park Rule

 the  skate park has been progressing throughout the winter. But, BMX riders in the area have posted an online petition asking the Park Authority to allow them to access the skate park as well.

Started on Change.org by Evan Valverde, the petition has 456 e-signatures as of publication time and has made its way onto 's Village Skis and Bikes and Ride BMX magazine's Facebook pages. 

The petition letter says that, "it is a common misconception that BMX bicycles in skateparks create a dangerous environment" and asks the Park Authority to "change the rule at the new Veterans Skate Park to allow bicycles to ride."

Prior to the renovation, BMX bikes were not allowed at the old skate park, which is still under construction and is not open to the public.

that was located in Lake Ridge behind Griffith Avenue near the Dillingham Square shopping center, located on private property, was plowed over when construction began in . 

There is a BMX racing facility located at the back of the complex that is operated by NOVA BMX at 7 County Complex, Woodbridge. 

The skate last year. 

View the petition here.