Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 12 — STREETS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Paradise Municipal Code Ch. 12.24 Skateboarding
Paradise Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Paradise
Cite as: Paradise Municipal Code Chapter 12.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
12.24.010 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate skateboarding activities at any skateboard park or facility owned or operated by the town.
(Ord. 303, § 1(part), 1998)
12.24.020 - General.¶
It is unlawful for any person to use a town-owned or operated skateboard park or facility in violation of the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 303, § 1(part), 1998)
12.24.030 - Rules and regulations.¶
A. "Skateboard" means any device with wheels, coasters or any other form of movability with a platform upon which a person rides or stands primarily for recreational purposes, including in-line skates and roller skates.
B. Any person using a skateboard at town-owned or operated skateboard park or facility shall wear a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads while riding a skateboard.
C. Signs shall be posted at any town-owned or-operated skateboard park or facility requiring any persons riding a skateboard to wear a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads. Such signs shall also state that any person who fails to wear a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads as required by this chapter shall be subject to being issued a citation pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 11580 and this chapter.
D. No person shall ride a bicycle within skateboarding areas of a town-owned or-operated park.
(Ord. 303, § 1(part), 1998)
12.24.040 - Violation.¶
Any person who violates the provision of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction punishable by fine pursuant to Government Code Section 36900.
(Ord. 303, § 1(part), 1998)
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