Support for the Memorial Park Project
We, the undersigned, support the installation of synthetic field turf on the soccer field at Forest Hill Memorial Park. We also support the usage of an inflatable air bubble over a portion of the fiel... continue reading »
"We need our youth to play this is an important project"
"I support this petition"
"more year-round fields=more exercise=more good health"
"I support this petition"
"I have three daughters who all play soccer for NTSC. We need more safe, playing areas for our atheletes. Please follow through on this amazing opportunity!"
"This project will be of huge value to the community. Given the rate of infill and development intensification in Toronto, it is critical to realize on opportunities to add to the recreational infrastructure. This is an ideal project."
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"The field is in really bad condition. Changing to field turf will improve conditions, reduce injuries and reduce annual maintenance costs for the city. No brainer."
"Please leave a brief comment with your signature, explaining why you feel it is important that this project go ahead."
"I support this petition"
"save our children from obesity!"
"How do you explain that having a place for kids to excercise in Winter is important? Is someone missing a cognitive lobe?"
"This project will benefit the community at large. My children have played on a variety of artificial surfaces over the years without any injury concerns. I believe this surface will be safer than the current turf which is frequently dried out and a harder"
"I have been convening at this field for the last four years and the fields are unsafe, There are ruts and divots that are never repaired - either because TDSB would rather spend the money elsewhere or City Hall can not afford to do it. Here is an opportun"
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"I support this petition"
"The current fields are poorly maintained and dangerous for kids. A bubble would actually make the fields safer, and we could use them all year round."
"We need to support our kids, and give them as many options as possible to be active. It's one thing we can "give" our kids that they will be able to use their whole lifetime."
"The generation of children growing up now are at significantly higher risk of being overweight or obese and suffering the health risks that come with that. All efforts are now being made at all levels and in communities to get kids off the couch and more "
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"soccer participation is increasing, field space is at a premium (or non-existant) and the cost of this field to the taxpayer will be minimal - sounds like a perfect community solution."
"This has to happen for this club to survive & compete"
"Lets keep kids and the community active with the necesssary fields!"
"Both my kids have played on that field and it is a nightmare. Our community deserves decent athletic facilities for the benfit of all."
"this type of facility is long over due"