Skateboard Enthusiasts Seek Ideas From Nearby Towns For Skatepark

Skatepark in Montclair NJ! has asked the Town Council for its support as they seek private funds to build a skatepark in Montclair.

The council could vote on a resolution stating its support as early as its next meeting on July 20th.

Skatepark in Montclair NJ! has been looking at skateparks in other towns for inspiration. Many skateboard enthusiasts like the skatepark in Sayreville, where people skateboard at their own risk but are forced to wear helmets. They aren't as keen on the skatepark in Bloomfield, which boasts a fence as well as an attendant, increasing the town's liability.

The skatepark in Livingston is the most recent to open, launching in June. Here's a list of its rules and regulations at that skatepark. And here's a video showing the new skatepark in action http://patch.com/A-sM7

• Only residents of Livingston with a skate park badge will be allowed to skate in the park.

• All users must sign the Livingston Skate Park "Participant Release of Liability Form." Participants under the age of 18 must have their parents or guardians also sign this form. This must be done at the time of obtaining a skate park badge.

• Minimum age of 7 will be allowed to skate in the park. Ages 7 – 10 must be supervised by an adult, minimum age of 18 years old.