Collierville, TN Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)

Section 90.04 of the Collierville Code of Ordinances covers skateboards, roller skates, roller blades and any similar device in three divisions. Division (A) bars operation in, upon or on the grounds of Collierville Town Hall, the Collierville Police Facility, the Collierville Library, the Collierville Community Center, Harrell Theater or any Town-owned parking structure. Division (B) bars operation upon any sidewalk in a Town park, or on any other sidewalk designated by the Chief of Police and posted as a "No Skateboard, Roller Skating, Roller Blading or Similar Activity Area." Division (C) bars operation on a Town exercise trail except when lined for bicycle traffic, and then operation is allowed only on the portion posted for cyclists.

Two companion sections tighten the rule. Section 90.05 says no person shall operate a skateboard, roller skates, roller blades or any similar device on or against any Town owned table, bench, structure, tennis court, swimming pool or other improvement which can suffer damage by such use. Section 90.06 says no person shall use or place a ramp, jump or any other device used to force a skateboard, roller blades or any similar device off the pavement on the grounds of any Town-owned parking lot or park.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen explains the purpose in § 90.01: certain activities in Town parks and upon public property pose significant risk to public safety, transportation and the well being of Town-owned facilities and grounds. The signage mechanism in division (B) puts the Chief of Police in charge of which other sidewalks are closed, so a posted sign is the test on a sidewalk outside a park. Park users should also note § 90.02, which closes park grounds between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.