An opportunity to channel their energy to something positive.
A safe place to go after school.
A legal park where they cannot receive a citation.
Benefits to the community:
Kids off the streets.
A sense of pride in showing that the government, local business, kids (who will one day be voters), parents, and police officers can work together for one goal.
The town will become a safer place for everyone.
Benefits to local businesses:
A relief from skaters using their property to skate.
An opportunity to contribute to the quality of life in their town. Making a better community does make better business.