Several residents urged the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21 to consider a skate park and pump track in York County, saying the facilities would provide family‑friendly recreation, reduce trespassing and draw visitors.

Andrew Gibler, president of Hampton BMX, described how pump tracks and skate parks bring families together and said five pump tracks are being built across Virginia. He said York County could attract competitions and tourism dollars if the facility is built and maintained properly.

John Wiggins, a Seaford resident, cited a 2022 parks survey he said drew about 2,100 responses and reported that 90% of respondents supported a skate park. Wiggins said lack of an authorized skate facility causes riders to use streets and parking lots — a safety and liability concern — and encouraged the county to consider grants and fundraising to pay for a facility.

Board members who spoke during public comment praised residents for organizing and said the county’s comprehensive parks plan could consider the proposals.

Provenance: public comments from Andrew Gibler and John Wiggins during the public comment period were the central evidence for this item.