Seniors vs Teen Dingers

An Evening Stand for Peace and Quiet at Green Valley Park

Almost every weekday evening, a group of older residents gathers beneath the willow tree at Green Valley Park. It’s a peaceful tradition—a time to swap stories, enjoy the sunset, and appreciate the calm beauty of our town.

Unfortunately, this tranquility is often interrupted. Some younger individuals pass by in loud trucks or revving cars, seemingly going out of their way to disturb the atmosphere. On occasion, the situation escalates with disruptive motorcycle stunts.

Last night, things reached a tipping point. Kadizzle, one of our regulars, approached a young man on a motorcycle who had been making excessive noise. When asked to be more considerate, the rider admitted he was acting out because someone nearby had previously reported him to the police.

As another loud vehicle passed, Kadizzle decided to visit the nearby parking lot where the disruptive group often gathers. He stopped briefly on his own motorcycle to record license plates as a precaution. During this time, a young woman behind him began honking impatiently. After she parked nearby, Kadizzle began photographing her vehicle, prompting her to confront him. When he explained the reason for the documentation, she launched into an aggressive verbal tirade filled with obscenities.

At that moment, several of the seniors from the park came over to support Kadizzle, creating an unexpected but powerful show of community. Interestingly, a group of young men stepped in to defuse the situation. They were respectful and engaged in a civil conversation with the seniors. Eventually, an agreement was reached: the younger group would make an effort to be more respectful of the park’s peaceful environment.

Kadizzle, impressed by their willingness to talk and compromise, even gave the young men money for pizza as a gesture of goodwill. The unified presence of the seniors seemed to make a strong impression. With luck, the experience will lead to a more considerate coexistence between the generations who share our public spaces.

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