Patchogue Parks Re-Design and Upgrade
Ben Vitale
Quennell Rothschild and Partners, presented their “Patchogue
Parks Concept Plan,” at the Patchogue Theater, on October 7, 2015. 250 people attended this meeting. The audio
system was inadequate and many people left prematurely because it was very hard
to hear the speakers.
There was some discussion about a “Skating Park,“ section that was to be added to Shorefront Park. At this point in time the plans are only tentative; pending more discussion. I am in favor of a skating park at Shorefront Park as long as it is similar in size to the one that was installed in Greenport, LI. See Link: http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2013/12/43960/greenport-skating-rink-preps-for-weekend-opening/ I think it is advisable to multipurpose a section of Shorefront Park that can be used in both the summer and winter for different activities!
One resident mentioned security and another suggested using Cameras!
Another resident was concerned about what kind of plants could survive Salt
Water. I talked to a few other people and one was concerned that we should have
enough dedicated features for the children; another wanted an adult exercise area! QR&P also mentioned that they were considering protection from storm activity.
I would really like to see an online portal to the decision
making process, which will ultimately decide what features our new parks will
have!
Please let everyone benefit from your ideas; make a comment!!!
Please let everyone benefit from your ideas; make a comment!!!
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A skating park was brought up before the village board over 20 years ago and was declined for reasons of insurance concerns..
ReplyDeleteSwimming? I know Patchogue has a Pool and both swimming and swimming lessons are very important for a community. Would the village entertain ideas for Improvements of the Pool?
Thanks for the comment! Greenport has both an Ice Skating rink, and a Skateboard facility; they do not seem to be concerned about insurance? Hummm!
DeleteIt may be a good idea to give Greenport a call and get some new ideas. I really like the idea of both Ice skating, and Skateboarding. I remember as a youth traveling 100,000 miles on Roller skates, riding on city streets; i'm still here! LOL! http://www.greenportvillage.com/greenport-skatepark/
DeleteYou might try submitting your Pool request to the village.
DeleteThe Citizens Campaign for Open Village Government has been running a series of videos taken from the public meeting on the Master Plan for the village's parks. To see those already published and those still to come go here: https://www.facebook.com/patchoguevillagecitizens?fref=ts
ReplyDeleteThe Citizens Campaign for Open Village Government has been running a series of videos taken from the public meeting on the Master Plan for the village's parks. To see those already published and those still to come go here: https://www.facebook.com/patchoguevillagecitizens?fref=ts
ReplyDeleteI just learned that the Village of Port Jefferson also has an Ice Skating Rink! They are skating as we speak! We need one! Yesssss!
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