1. Metro Atlanta city council vote on rock climbing wall inside recreation center
2. Metro Atlanta city council decision on rock climbing wall at recreation center.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : College Park City Council Votes to Keep Climbing Wall at Tracey Wyatt Recreational Center
In a recent decision, the College Park City Council voted to maintain the location of the climbing wall at the Tracey Wyatt Recreational Center. This comes after a period of uncertainty where the council had allocated a budget of $60,000 to investigate the wall’s current location.
Taxpayers in College Park had been demanding answers as to why the wall was under scrutiny, but little information was provided. Shekita James, a concerned resident, expressed her support for keeping the wall in place, stating, “I don’t think there has been a legitimate reason as to why this wall should come down.”
The climbing wall, donated by Professional Climber Kai Lightner’s non-profit organization Climbing for Change and another non-profit called 1Climb, has been a valuable asset to the community. The wall was installed with the goal of providing free access to the sport for children, and it has been well-received since its unveiling in 2021.
Despite the success and safety record of the climbing wall, there were discussions about potentially relocating it. However, advocates for the wall, including Lightner, have argued that moving the wall would not be financially efficient and could cost more than $100,000.
Furthermore, concerns about safety have been addressed, with the wall utilizing auto-belay technology to prevent climbers from falling too fast or hard. Local gym Stone Summit has been instrumental in maintaining the wall and ensuring its safety for users.
In response to the uncertainty surrounding the wall’s future, Channel 2 Action News reached out to various city officials for clarification. However, as of now, the decision to keep the climbing wall at its current location has been finalized by the College Park City Council.
Overall, the climbing wall at the Tracey Wyatt Recreational Center remains a popular and beneficial amenity for the community, providing opportunities for recreation and fitness for residents of all ages..
Metro Atlanta city council vote rock climbing wall inside recreation center remain
Rock climbing wall inside recreation center remain Metro Atlanta city council vote.
