StraightFromTheHip

General Recommendations

Here are some suggested rules that you can use at your skatepark to help ensure that skateboarders, inline-skaters, and BMX riders of all ability levels have a safe and positive experience.

• Park hours: open during posted hours and subject to change due to adverse weather, maintenance, darkness, special events and scheduled activities.
• Bikes or no bikes; if not allowed say something like:“Bicycles or scooters are not allowed inside the skatepark, this facility is designed for skateboard & inline-skating only.”
• After hours use or use when closed policy, add here, for example: “AFTER HOUR USE OR USE WHEN CLOSED will result in a trespass citation.”
• Enter at your own risk. Be alert. Watch for flying skateboards.
• Spectators should watch from outside the perimeter of skatepark area for safety.
• Know your abilities and skate within them. Exercise common sense and general courtesy to other riders.
• Do not ride if the surface is wet, it can be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
• Proper use of safety equipment (such as helmet, knee pads, elbow pads) is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Securely strapped certified /approved helmets are required at all times. Those not wearing proper safety equipment will be required to leave.
• Profane or abusive language not allowed.
• No outside obstacles are allowed to be brought inside the skatepark.
• No glass bottles, containers, etc. allowed inside the skatepark.
• Tagging or graffiti will close the facility.
• Alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs are prohibited.
• If supervised, Park staff is here to help ensure your safety and enjoyment. They have the authority to enforce all rules including ejection from the facility. All city base ordinances and park rules will be enforced.
• Post rain day policy if exists.

Suggestions from ASTM

• Skatepark signage shall be provided by the owner/operator for installation on a signboard at the skatepark.
• Skatepark signage, free standing or fixed fence, must comply with the following:
  • Convey safety information to the user and to those providing parental or guardian supervision.
  • Indicate that adult supervision is recommended.
  • Indicate the Owner-Operator Emergency telephone numbers
  • Indicate Emergency Telephone numbers for Medical, Ambulance and Police
  • Indicate any applicable regulations regarding the use of safety gear.
  • Indicate there is an inherent risk in the participation of skatepark activities.
  • Indicate users have a duty not to participate in or on any skatepark, skatepark element or skatepark elements while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Shall be readily visible to the intended viewer/user and lettering for signs should conform to ANSI Z535.4.