•  Skateparks provide a safe place to recreate.

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• Skateparks, if designed and constructed correctly, are fiscally conservative and require very little maintenance.

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• Skateboarders, inline skaters and quad skaters are currently under-served in the Hilo area.

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• Millions of people participate in various roller sports and activities nationally and participation is growing.

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• Skateparks and roller arenas provide local industry opportunity

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• Skaters are a vital part of urban communities.

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• Skateparks can support and enhance alternative athletic tourism if designed to do so.

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• With national health issues looming for today’s youth, skateparks offer a greater number of healthy lifestyle options for activity.

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• The low cost to participate makes it accessible to everyone.

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