Does Suffolk County, NY have its own skateboarding rules ordinance?

No. Suffolk County, NY does not appear to have a local skateboarding rules ordinance, New York state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from NY Vehicle and Traffic Law.

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Suffolk County, NY Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)

Heavy Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Where it applies: All County-owned or -operated property
Fine: Up to $150
Seizure fee: $50 processing + $5/day storage
Forfeiture: 90 days unclaimed = County keeps it
Exception: Areas the County designates for skateboarding

Summary

Skateboarding is prohibited on any property owned or operated by Suffolk County, including County parks, except in areas the County specifically designates for it.

City-specific rules exist: Islip, and Huntington have their own skateboarding rules rules that differ from Suffolk County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

No person shall operate a skateboard upon any property owned or operated by the County of Suffolk. This article shall not apply to areas specifically designated for skateboarding activity by the County of Suffolk.

Source: NY Vehicle and Traffic LawView official code

Full Breakdown

Suffolk County Code § 319-24 bars operating a skateboard on any property owned or operated by the County of Suffolk. The ban covers all County-owned and County-operated facilities, including County parks, but does not apply to any area the County specifically designates for skateboarding activity. The County adopted the article after finding that skateboarding at County facilities and parks was causing property damage and exposing the County to liability. This is a County-property rule only: it does not reach town, village, or private land, where the ten Suffolk towns (including Babylon and Huntington) and their villages set their own local rules.

Violations & Fines

A violation is punishable by a fine of up to $150 under § 319-25. Officers may also seize the skateboard on the spot under § 319-26; the County may charge a $50 processing fee plus $5/day storage, and an unclaimed board is forfeited to the seizing agency after 90 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skateboard in a Suffolk County park?

No, unless the County has specifically designated that area for skateboarding; otherwise it's barred under § 319-24 with a fine up to $150.

Does this ban apply to sidewalks and streets in my town?

No. It only covers property the County owns or operates. Town and village governments, not the County, set skateboarding rules on their own streets and sidewalks.

Can police take my skateboard?

Yes. § 319-26 lets officers seize a skateboard used in violation, and the County can charge fees or keep it if unclaimed after 90 days.

Sources & Official References

[1]Suffolk County Code § 319-24, Skateboarding at County Facilities

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Skateboarding Rules in Cities Across Suffolk County

Babylon, NY Huntington, NY Islip, NY