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Cheyenne, WY Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
Cheyenne City Code 9.12.090
Allowed area
Public right-of-way, central business district
Private property
Written landowner permission required
Max penalty
$750 fine and/or 6 months jail
CBD boundary
UP tracks, 24th St, Bent Ave, Evans Ave

Summary

Cheyenne allows skateboards, roller skates, and in-line skates only in the public right-of-way of the downtown central business district; private property there needs landowner permission and other public property must be signed for it.

...the use of skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates or similar devices in the public right-of-way in the central business district as defined herein, is permitted. The use of such devices is not permitted on private property in the central business district without the written permission of the landowner. In addition, such uses are prohibited on public property unless the property is signed permitting such use.

Source: Cheyenne Community RecreationView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 73).

Full Breakdown

Cheyenne City Code 9.12.090 permits skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, and similar devices in the public right-of-way of the defined central business district (bounded by the Union Pacific railroad tracks, 24th Street, Bent Avenue, and Evans Avenue). Using these devices on private property inside that district requires the landowner's written permission, and using them on other public property is barred unless the site is posted allowing it. A first offense carries a fine up to $750 and/or up to six months in jail, set by municipal court.

Violations & Fines

Riding a skateboard on private property in the central business district without written permission, or on unsigned public property, violates 9.12.090; first offense fine up to $750 and/or six months in jail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skateboard in downtown Cheyenne?
Yes. City Code 9.12.090 permits skateboards and similar devices in the public right-of-way of the central business district; other public property needs posted signage allowing it.
Do I need permission to skateboard on private property downtown?
Yes. The ordinance requires the landowner's written permission before skateboards, roller skates, or in-line skates can be used on private property in the central business district.

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