HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-23 Public Comment - N. Johnson - 2024 Cash-in-lieu of Parkland budget proposalFrom:Nick Johnson
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Subject:2024 Cash-in-lieu of Parkland budget proposal
Date:Thursday, June 1, 2023 2:24:04 PM
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To whom it may concern,
I am writing this email as a request for the approval of adding 4 sand volleyball courts to the
Bozeman Ponds park area.
The two courts currently located at Bozeman Beach/Glen Lake Park are insufficient to a city of our
size. The courts are super busy at all times of the day especially if the weather is nice. Adding 4 sand
courts would relieve pressure and over-use of the courts at Bozeman Beach. By adding courts to
Bozeman Pond area, it will be much more convenient for many residents living on the popular west
side of town.
The city of Missoula has sand courts located at Playfair park. These are constantly being used by
residents. It also allows for Missoula to host beach volleyball leagues, youth clinics as well as hosting
tournaments every Friday all summer long. Beach volleyball’s popularity is soaring especially among
the youth.
“the emerging sport of girls’ beach volleyball nearly tripled its number of participants
between 2018-19 and 2021-22, thanks to the increasing prevalence of beach
volleyball at the collegiate level.”
(https://www.sportsdestinations.com/sports/volleyball/beach-volleyball-participation-
triples-30933)
Beach volleyball is becoming a very popular sport for young and old, males and females. The city of
Bozeman could desperately use additional beach courts. It would be a valuable addition to our
wonderful community.
Thanks for your time.
Nick
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