Richmond's parks department has asked users of the skateboard ramps placed on the tennis courts at Carter Jones Park, located at 2813 Bainbridge Street, to remove the ramps by next Wednesday, according to a release from the City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
The public notice also advises that if the ramps are not removed by that Feb. 15, they will be removed by the City.
“While the department supports skateboarding as a recreational activity, we have determined that the ramps are being used after the park is closed to the public at sunset and late into the night, which has resulted in continuing complaints from the neighborhood,” said director Dr. Norman C. Merrifield in the release.
“It is unfortunate that the situation has come to this, however we have found that there is no other way to prevent this activity after hours in the park other than to remove the equipment. We will be meeting with the skateboarders for discussion with them in hopes of getting their understanding and cooperation,” Merrifield said.
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