Point Pleasant Beach Adopts Rules For New Skate Park

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Point Pleasant Beach officials have adopted new rules for a skate park that's supposed to open soon.

Officials have said Spohn Ranch Skateparks plans to construct a concrete skatepark at the Little League Complex, and the costs shouldn't exceed $215,000.

Here are the rules:

• The skate park shall have a sign indicating a maximum of 13 users.
• Sometimes, skaters will be asked to leave the park for a brief cleaning. Once cleaning is completed, skaters may return to the park.
• The skate park will have signs requiring the wearing of safety equipment including helmets and elbow and knee pads.
• All skaters will be required to obtain a free permit to use the skate park from the borough Recreation Department. All permittees will be issued a numbered decal for their helmet. This decal must be displayed at all times while using the skate park.
• A skater’s permit may be revoked if any rules or laws are violated.
• Skaters cannot share equipment.
• Face masks must be worn by skaters and spectators at all times.
• Skaters must maintain social distance of 6 feet.
• Prior to entering the park, skaters must use hand sanitizer.