I was disappointed to learn that last week the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Greenways Board rejected plans to keep Horseshoe Farm park natural, in spite of overwhelming public opinion to do just that. The Board went against the recommendations of a master plan committee which worked for 14 difficult months and instead recommended a big, dumb gynmasium be put on this special property.
As I mentioned before in my blog, while I love a good pick-up game of basketball and would like to see a court near my home, even I have to admit that its insane to put it at Horseshoe Farm.
People, this is a freakin’ river park! How many parks do we have that are bordered on three sides by a river? This place is special, and adding a gym will completely spoil it. As The Independent Weekly’s Bob Geary points out, you can put up a stupid gym anywhere, like one of the many rotting strip-malls dotting the city.
The Council takes up the issue this Tuesday, August 8th. Hopefully the City Council will see the light and go with what the people want. Let them know how you feel by visiting the Horseshoe Farm website and following their link to contact the Council.