Updated 08/09
MRSC Skateboard and Skatepark Information
This page contains information on skateboarding and skateparks in Washington State.
RCW 4.24.210 includes "skateboarding or other nonmotorized wheel-based activities, hanggliding, paragliding." as part of covered activities. Cities will not be held responsible for injuries sustained by skateboarders or inline skaters at skateboard parks operated by the city as long as: (1) a fee is not charged for use of the skateboard park; and (2) conspicuous signs are posted to warn of any known dangerous, artificial, latent conditions.
Reference Sources
- Washington Cities with Skateboard Parks
- Skateboard Facilities, Sample Participant Waiver and Release Form, Sample Skateboard Park Medical Information Form, WCIA Member City Skateboard Information - provided by Washington Cities Insurance Authority
- Sample Provisions Regulating Skateboards
- Skatepark Design, Construction, Maintenance Considerations - Article provided by the Skatepark Association of the U.S.A.
Links
- Northwest Skateboard Alliance - Nonprofit volunteer organization working to raise the level of skatepark design and construction
- Skaters for Public Skateparks - Nonprofit skatepark advocacy organization, international in reach, dedicated to providing the information necessary to ensure safe, rewarding, freely-accessible skateparks are available to all skateboarders
- Skatepark Association of the U.S.A. - Includes articles and insurance information
- Skateboard Parks.com - Information on skateparks around the U.S. by state
- Southern California Skatepark Coalition – Skatepark Resources - Includes information useful to those in other states
- Tony Hawk Foundation – Provides grants to support the development of skateparks