Skatepark A Great Idea

I read the blog from the SmartCity Memphis blog here and I for one am tremendously thrilled about the idea of the city building a skatepark on Mud Island. The ongoing Downtown Re-Beautification project is very important. It gives the city something positive to focus on. This skatepark is something that will be beneficial to the community as well as the image of this city. I am forever hearing people say, "there is nothing to do in this city." Of course most of the ones saying this are usually referring to nightlife activities, but people who are not are referring to the fact that there have been no fun and safe activities downtown for children and young adults.
Martyr's Park could use some company. Building this park will provide something that parents can use during the day to go to. They can play with their children and young adults and others can get some exercise and have fun as well in an area that had been devoid of a decent place like this. Provided that there is adequate security in place for this park to prevent predators like child molestors and gang members from attacking our children, this will be a very welcome and wonderful addition to our downtown area.