Skatepark Rules

TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 75, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE) LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT FOR DAMAGES ARISING DIRECTLY FROM HOCKEY IN-LINE HOCKEY, SKATING, IN-LINE SKATING, ROLLER-SKATING, SKATEBOARDING, ROLLER-BLADING OR SOAP BOX DERBY USE ON PREMISES THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OWNS, OPERATES, OR MAINTAINS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

1. Know your abilities and use the facility at your own risk. Exercise common sense and general courtesy to others. Spectators should watch from the spectator area or outside the fence for safety.
2. All skaters are required to wear helmets. It is strongly recommended that skaters wear protective equipment including kneepads, elbow pads and wrist guards.
3. Bicycles, BMX, scooters, and razors are prohibited.
4. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or authorized adult.
5. Indecent or abusive language or activity which creates a public nuisance, is prohibited.
6. The skatepark is closed during wet conditions.
7. No food or refreshment is allowed on skating surface.
8. Help keep your skatepark clean by using the trashcans.
9. Graffiti or defacement of this facility is prohibited.
10. Personal ramps are prohibited.
11. Use of wax is prohibited.
12. Use of tobacco is prohibited.
13. Alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited.
14. Glass containers are prohibited.
15. Solicitation of fees or donations is prohibited without prior approval of Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD).
16. All skaters and patrons must follow HPARD staff directions.