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Mokena Community Park District - Skate Park - ILLINOIS


 
Photo courtesy of
Mokena Community Park District

Address:
10925 LaPorte Road
Mokena, IL 60448

Phone: (708) 469-1020
Email: mokenapark@mediaone.net



Park Description:
Pad size is 95'x100' - Fenced in - Equipment is all metal.

  •  
    Photo courtesy of
    Mokena Community Park District
    Combo Half pipe
  • 2 Quarter pipes
  • 4-sided pyramid
  • Bauer box w/ hand reail
  • Fun box w/ rail
  • Launch ramp
  • Slider bar

Park Hours: Effective April 1, 2000.

Weekdays - school year - 9:00 a.m. - dusk (w/attendant 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.)
Weekends - school year - 9:00 a.m. - dusk (w/attendant 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Summer - all week - 9:00 a.m. - dusk (w/attendant 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.)


Park Rules:

Participation Guidelines

1. To gain admission to the skatepark, all skaters must register at the Park Office, 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena. If under 18 years of age, skater must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign waiver.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied to the Skate Park with a parent or guardian. All skaters must have a photo I.D. taken at registration.

2. The annual per resident fee is $25 for first family member. Each additional resident family member will pay a fee of $15 (must be an immedite family member). Lost/damaged I.D.'s will be replaced for $10. This entitles skater to unlimited usage.

Annual non-resident fee is $35. Each immediate additional family member will pay $25 each.
Lost/damaged I.D.'s will be replaced for $10. A non-resident is defined as someone residing outside the boundaries of the Mokena Park District.

Daily guest passes will be available for persons without an annual pass for $5. The guest pass may be purchased at the Park Office during regular business hours or at the Skatepark. Persons under age 18 must must be accompanied by parent or guardian to sign waiver.

3. All skaters must wear I.D. and protective gear(helmet, kneepads, elbow pads & wrist guards when inside the Skate Park. No exceptions.

4. Persons failing to adhere to posted Skate Park rules and hours will be considered trespassing and will be arrested.

Skatepark Rules

Warning: Skating is a hazardous activity which carries a risk of severe injury.

The Skatepark is unsupervised and Skaters skate at their own risk.

  • All skaters, regardless of age, are required to wear safety equipment - helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards. Skaters are required to furnish their own equipment.
  • It is unlawful for any person to enter or remain in the Skatepark outside the hours posted.
  • This is a restricted area. No skater is permitted to enter upon or use the Skatepark unless he or she is wearing a valid picture I.D. Picture I.D.s may be obtained from the Park District office located at 10925 LaPorte Road, Mokena, Illinois from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturday. The office is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
  • No skater will be issued a picture I.D. unless the skater, and his or her parent/guardian if under 18, sign a written waiver
  • Persons entering the Skatepark without wearing a valid picture I.D. (or entering outside posted hours of operation) shall be considered to be trespassing and shall be subject to suspension from use of the
    Skatepark for up to one year and/or arrest.
  • No skater under the age of 8 is permitted unless accompanied by a parent/guardian or other adult.
  • Skatepark use is limited to skateboard and in-line skate use only. Bicycles, tricycles, and scooters are prohibited at all times.
  • Spectators are prohibited from being in the Skatepark. All spectators must watch from outside the fence.
  • Skating against traffic on ramps or pipes is prohibited.
  • Skating in or upon areas of Grasmere Park outside the Skatepark, except paved pathways, is strictly prohibited. Skaters must use caution when skating near the playground.
  • All serious accidents must be reported to the Park District office immediately at (708) 479-1020.
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated:

  • The playing of loud music in or near the Skatepark is prohibited.
  • The use of profanity in or near the Skatepark is prohibited.
  • Fighting in or near the Skatepark is prohibited.
  • Reckless behavior, disregard for the safety of other skaters, and intentional obstruction of, or interference with, or harassment of other skaters is prohibited.
  • Intentional damage of any equipment, including the use of graffiti or the defacing or other marking of any equipment or other surfaces of the Skatepark is prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution.

  • No weapons or makeshift items or modifications are allowed at any time.
  • No alcohol or controlled substances are allowed in Grasmere Park or in the Skatepark at any time.
  • No smoking is allowed at any time.
  • No pets or animals of any kind are allowed at any time.
  • No chewing gum or other food or drink, or metal or glass containers, are allowed at any time.
  • Broken equipment or unsafe conditions must be reported to the Park District office immediately at (708) 479-1020.
  • The Park District is not responsible for loss, theft or destruction of any personal property brought to the
    Skatepark.
  • Use of the Skatepark will not be permitted during electrical storms or during inclement weather.
  • No soliciting or unauthorized sales are allowed on Park District property.
  • Violation of these rules may result in suspension from use of the Skatepark for up to one year and/or arrest.
  • In the event the Skatepark rules are not being adhered to, the Park District may elect to temporarily or permanently close the facility.

Pads Required: Yes - Wrist

Rentals Available:
No

Helmets Required: Yes

Rentals available: No

Waiver Required: Yes

Lessons: Yes

Refreshments/Food: No

Video Arcade: No

Upcoming Events: June 2001 Skate Competition, July 2001 Wheels in motion x-treme competition, aggressive & vert skaters & skateboarding.

Other Sports allowed at the park: Inline Skates

Web Site: MokenaPark.com

Information provided by: Mokena Park - 22-Dec-2000


Page Created: 07-Oct-2000 - Last modified: 08/26/2007 6:49 PM
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