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<br /> <br />LEAGUE OF <br />MINNESOTA <br />CITIES <br /> <br />CONNECTING & INNOVATING <br /> <br />SINCE 1913 <br /> <br />RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION <br />SKA TEP ARKS <br />Information & Loss Control Guidelines <br /> <br />This memo offers background information on skateparks, and loss control requirements, <br />recommendations, and liability coverage. <br /> <br />If your city is planning to build a skatepark, please call your LMCIT Loss Control Representative <br />at 651-215-4079. <br /> <br />What is a skatepark? <br />A skatepark provides artificially constructed structures. for the skater to practice in-line skating and <br />skateboarding. Constructing skateparks: <br />. Reduces conflict between youth and authorities; <br />. Reduces damage to public and private property; and, <br />. Provides a safe place to practice the sport. <br /> <br />To ensure that skaters will practice at these facilities, it is important for local governments to work <br />with local skaters in developing a facility, and pass ordinances banning skating in other places. <br /> <br />Possible skatepark features are: <br />· Half-pipe structures. This equipment is shaped like a U and can range from two to ten feet <br />high. A half-pipe purposely does not have a staircase to the platform area; this measure deters <br />unskilled skaters from using the ramp. <br /> <br />Bowl structures. Bowls are pilings driven into the ground with clay packed around to form <br />hills and valleys covered with concrete, asphalt, or stand alone fiberglass flume type bowl. <br />They look like a large empty swimming pool with rounded edges and moguls contained inside <br />of it. <br /> <br />Street skating structures. Equipment such as rails, "fun box", and the "pyramid", reflect <br />obstacles actually found on the street and are often more interesting. These structures can <br />rapidly deteriorate with use, and it is necessary to budget for regular maintenance. <br /> <br />This material is provided as general information and is not a substitute for legal advice. <br />Consult your attorney for advice concerning specific situations. <br /> <br />LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES <br />INSURANCE TRUST <br /> <br />145 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST PHONE: (651) 281-1200 FAX: (651) 281-1298 <br />ST. PAUL. MN 55103-2044 TOLL FREE: (800) 925-1122 WEB: WWW.LMC.ORG <br />