BMX venue

Re “BMX or skateboarding?” (A1, Oct. 9): I think it’s great Virginia Beach wants another sports venue at the Oceanfront. The city is interested in the growing interest in action sports, e.g. BMX or skateboarding? According to the Neilsberg Research Report, updated Feb. 22, approximately 25% of residents would fall into the age group (10-30) who would be able to engage in skateboarding or BMX, if they in fact chose to do so.

I understand the city wants to attract out-of-towners to come and skateboard here but they already do that; it’s called the Jackalope Festival . Last year during unfavorable weather conditions we attracted about 50,000 people. Wasn’t that a successful skateboard and BMX competition?

What do we do for the other 75% of residents who pay personal property

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