Aurora, IL Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Street ban
- Citywide, all public streets
- Downtown ban
- Sidewalks, lots, garages, parks
- Max fine
- $100.00
- Impoundment
- Up to 10 days
- Parental liability
- Parents/guardians can be cited
Summary
Aurora, Illinois (Kane County) bans skateboarding on any public street citywide, and separately bars it on Downtown sidewalks, parking facilities, and parks under City Code §§ 27-293 and 27-294.
It shall be unlawful to operate a skateboard or any other similar device on any public street within the corporate limits of the City of Aurora. ... It shall be unlawful to operate a skateboard or any other similar device on any public sidewalk, publicly owned parking lot or garage, or public park within the Downtown, as defined by section 6-2 of this Code.
Full Breakdown
City Code § 27-293 makes it unlawful to operate a skateboard or similar device on any public street within Aurora's corporate limits: a citywide ban that applies the same way in Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties. § 27-294 adds a separate ban on sidewalks, publicly owned parking lots or garages, and public parks, but only within the Downtown area defined by § 6-2. Violators, including minors, face a fine up to $100 or impoundment of the board for up to ten days; parents can be held responsible under § 27-290.
Violations & Fines
Fine up to $100.00 or impoundment of the skateboard for up to ten days, under § 27-291; parents may be liable for a minor's violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skateboard on the street anywhere in Aurora, Illinois?
Is skateboarding allowed on Downtown sidewalks?
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