One of the main goals of this website is to empower individuals to advocate for parks and playgrounds in your area. This can be done in many different ways:
- Call your city parks and recreation department. They are usually your first contact in reporting broken equipment, unsafe conditions and requesting updated parks or equipment. Generally they are the decision makers on where, when and which parks will be updated or built in the future. If you really want them to understand how important these things are to you, I recommend setting up a meeting with them or dropping by their office in person. A little face to face contact can make all the difference.
- Call or email your city council and let them know that parks and playgrounds are important in the community. Feel free to be specific in your email about exactly why you feel so strongly and what you would like to be done in the future.
- Join with others and brainstorm ideas to make your parks better. This may include fundraising or just raising awareness of the benefits of parks. Get out there and do something productive. Organize a park clean up or a family event at one of the parks and meet new people. The possibilities are endless.
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