Funding for the Roc City Skatepark.
Here’s the deal.
Funding for the Roc City Skatepark is in the City of Rochester Capital Improvement Program budget that was released to the public on May 3, 2011. The budget document states "Construction of a skate park underneath Fredrick Douglass-Susan B. Anthony Bridge." The budgeted amount is the full $2MM that the Board of the Friends of the Roc City Park requested.
This is clear and strong sign of support from the City of Rochester for both the skatepark project and the desired location for the skatepark.
The project is scheduled for the year 2015. With this great news and support of the City of Rochester, the three primary objectives of the Friends of the Roc City Park are now (1) Ensure that the proposed $2MM remains in the City of Rochester's Capital Improvement Program budget (2) Secure additional funding for the skatepark from private donors, including a leadership gift at the naming rights level and naming rights to features within the park and (3) Work to move the timeline of the planned construction up to 2013.
The Board of the Friends of the Roc City Park request that you please continue to support our efforts to make this vision a reality by making donations to the cause, attending special events (including the Rally for the Roc City Skatepark on June 4, 2011), and share your support for the project with local, New York State, and federal policy makers and representatives.
How can I help?
Getting our community involved in this project is essential. So please, make a donation or volunteer your time. We need your help to Roc City Skatepark happen.
