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Title 20 : Miscellaneous
Chapter 4 : Park And Recreation Program Operation

20-422 : Skateboard park special provisions.

  1. Skateboard park operation--general. The City of Newport has established a skateboard park for the use and enjoyment of Newport residents. However, skateboarding can be dangerous with the possibility of serious injury. Therefore, the following rules and precautions are required for use of the Newport skateboard park facilities.
  2. Waiver required. All skateboard park participants must read and sign a waiver annually, each January, prior to using the skate park at which time they will receive a sticker for their helmets as proof they have complied with city regulations for use of the skate park. Parents or guardians of participants under the age of eighteen (18) must also read and sign the waiver.
  3. Skating wisely. All skaters are urged to skate wisely at all times. Skateboarding and skating can be hazardous recreational activities. Use of the skateboard park facility may result in death or serious injury. Parents or guardians of participants under the age of eighteen (18) are urged to help emphasize wise skating to their skaters. Use of the skateboard park facility is strictly at an individual's own risk. The City of Newport does not assume any responsibility for loss or injuries.
  4. Skating within skill level. Skaters should skate within their individual skill level at all times. Parents or guardians of participants under the age of eighteen (18) are urged to help explain to their skaters the meaning of skating within skill level and help emphasize skill level to their skaters.
  5. Skating with in-line skates and skateboards only. The Newport skateboard park is designed for in-line skateboard use only. No other type skate will be allowed.
  6. Hours of operation. The skate park opens at dawn and closes at dusk.
  7. Park is self policing. The skate park is self policing. Skaters are expected to be respectful of all skaters and pick up after themselves. Skate parks should be free from trash and litter. If the skateboard park has litter or trash on it when a skater arrives, the park should not be used until the litter or trash has been cleared. Participants should police the area of trash and place in trash receptacles.
  8. Helmet use. The use of helmets designed for skateboarding is required, they must fit properly and have straps fastened. Other safety equipment, elbow pads, knee pads and wrist pads, is strongly recommended. All helmets must display the parks and recreation numbered sticker to assure the participant is properly registered.
  9. Loaning helmets to others for use is prohibited. Loaning helmets to unregistered skaters is strictly prohibited and will result in an individual being permanently banned from the skateboard park. In addition, it may place the offending registered user in serious liability situation if the user of a loaned helmet is injured on the skateboard park. Parents or guardians of participants under the age of eighteen (18) are urged to help explain to their skaters the potential consequences and possible liability to their skaters.
  10. Prohibited items and activities on the skateboard park property. The following are not permitted in the skate park area:
    1. Alcoholic beverages;
    2. Smoking and/or tobacco products;
    3. Fighting;
    4. Profanity;
    5. Graffiti/tagging;
    6. Pets;
    7. Loud music;
    8. Glass containers;
    9. Bicycles;
    10. Motorized vehicles;
    11. Scooters;
    12. Food and beverages;
    13. Weapons.
  11. Other prohibited items on the skateboard park. Personal obstacles, ramps, other equipment or materials are not permitted to be used or added to the facility. Facility structures are not to be altered or waxed.
  12. Weather conditions. Certain weather conditions may create unsafe surfaces for skating. Skaters as well as parents and guardians of minors are urged to consider the weather conditions before using the skateboard park facilities.
  13. Stolen or lost items. The City of Newport is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Participants are urged to keep up with their property.
  14. Safety and courtesy. Participants are urged to skate safely and be courteous to other skaters.
  15. Spectators. All spectators are required to remain outside of the skating area.
  16. Organized events. All organized events require advanced, written approval from the City of Newport Parks and Recreation Department Director.
  17. Reporting damage or hazardous conditions. All citizens are urged to report any damage, hazardous conditions, concerns, comments or suggestions to the Newport Parks and Recreation, 433 Prospect Avenue, Newport, TN 37821. For emergencies they should call 911.
  18. City reserved rights. The City of Newport reserves the right to close the skateboard park facility for any reason. The City of Newport authorities, at their discretion, reserve the right to restrict entry to the facility and ask persons to leave the facility as the result of disorderly conduct, disturbance of the peace, rule violations or unsafe behavior. Any person not complying with such request will not be permitted to use the facility and may then be charged with trespassing. (Ord. #2006-15, Dec. 2006)
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