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@Timmy2wheels
Hmmm, what *do *I really think? I used to be a skater so I am fully in favour of the provision of facilities. However, I am now 34 and I own a flat directly opposite the proposed development. Whilst I still love the clack-slap of a well-landed kick-flip, I am concerned about the potential noise nuisance that a skatepark might bring. It should be noted that it is a conservation area. As such, everyone has old sash windows which are not good at keeping out noise. I think kids who skate are usually nice kids who have a healthy, social hobby, so I have no concerns about trouble as a result.
Telegraph Hill Park is a beautiful and well-used park which already has a good-sized children's playground in it. I would support the development of a skatepark in the area but I would like to see more options tabled. My feeling is that the people behind this have gone, "We want a skatepark and we want it here," without looking at other options.
Bear in mind this is just the opinion of one grouchy old cunt.