Point Pleasant Beach's Skate Park Now Open To Public

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Time to skate tough in Point Pleasant. And Mayor Paul Kanitra also wants you to do it responsibly.

The Point Pleasant Beach skate park is now open to the public between 8 a.m. and dusk, seven days a week, giving even police officers a chance to show off their skills (see here).

Mayor Paul Kanitra said the skaters in this area "have a unique opportunity in front of them."

"The previous administration chose to build, what is by all accounts, a beautiful and fun skateboard park," he said. "But it was not without some controversy and it’s important to recognize that, because it should help you understand how great of an opportunity is before you."

Kanitra asked users "to become ambassadors" for the park to make sure it's maintained and used well.

"This skateboard park is a totally clean slate. It will be whatever you make it. If you treat it respectfully, keep it clean and make sure everyone else does the same, it can genuinely thrive and become a true part of our community," he said.

Spohn Ranch Skateparks constructed a concrete skatepark at the Little League Complex, with costs not exceeding $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.