[Ord. No. 10-0102 §1(700.010
— 700.050), 1-4-2010]
A. Jefferson County Skate Park. The following provisions specifically
apply to the Jefferson County Skate Park, located at the Northwest
Sports Complex. Nothing in this Section is intended to abrogate or
supersede any other provision of this Chapter.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this Chapter, the following
words used in the present tense include the future. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directional:
DEPARTMENT
The Jefferson County Department of Parks and Recreation.
DIRECTOR
The Director of the Department.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Equipment designed to minimize injury to the wearer in the
event of collision with the hardened surface of the Skate Park or
with another skater. Protective equipment includes: helmets, elbow
pads, kneepads, and wrist pads.
ROLLER BLADES
A shoe with four (4) rollers affixed in line attached to
the sole of the shoe.
ROLLER SKATE
A shoe with two (2) pairs of affixed wheels attached to the
sole of the shoe.
SKATE PARK
The fenced area surrounding the concrete skate park located
at the Northwest Sports Complex.
SKATE PARK SURFACE
The hardened surface located within the fenced area designed
for skating.
SKATEBOARD
A board with two (2) pairs of affixed wheels that is ridden
in a standing or crouched position.
SKATER
Any individual utilizing a roller blade, skateboard, or roller
skate.
C. Skate Park Hours Of Operation. The hours of operation at
the Skate Park shall be from 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. The Skate Park
may be closed at any time at the discretion of the Director. Any individual
in the Skate Park outside of the hours of operation or when the Skate
Park is closed shall be in violation of this Chapter.
D. Rules Governing Use Of The Skate Park. The Director shall
have the authority to establish rules governing the use of the Skate
Park. All rules shall be enforced to protect the health and wellbeing
of Skate Park patrons. The following information and rules shall be
posted at the Skate Park; additional rules may be posted at the discretion
of the Director. Violation of any of these rules shall constitute
a violation of this Chapter.
1. This is an unsupervised facility.
2. Glass containers, food or beverages are not allowed on the Skate
Park surface.
3. Items not installed by the Department are not allowed on the Skate
Park surface.
4. Pets are prohibited from the Skate Park.
5. Skate in the direction of traffic flow.
6. Proceed only when the area is clear of traffic.
7. Alcohol, tobacco and/or drugs are prohibited within the Skate Park.
8. Use of the Skate Park is restricted to roller blades, skateboards
and roller skates.
9. Bicycles, scooters and usage of any unapproved wheeled items in the
Skate Park is prohibited.
10. Individuals may be restricted from the facility for violation of
the facility rules or regulations.
11. The skater or the skater's parents or legal guardian assumes all
risks inherent with the use of this facility.
12. It is the responsibility of the skaters or skater's parents or legal
guardian to be aware of the hazards associated with this activity
and to assure that safety equipment is properly utilized.
E. Obtaining Emergency Services. The Director shall post instructions
informing the public how to obtain emergency services. This posting
shall be located for public viewing at two (2) locations at the Skate
Park.