Hudson, NH Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- H.O. Smith playground
- skateboards/rollerblades prohibited
- Skate Park hours
- 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
- Skate Park season
- April 1 through November 30
- Helmet requirement
- mandatory at all times
- Equipment
- users supply their own gear
Summary
In the Town of Hudson, New Hampshire, Town Code § 259-24 bans skateboards and rollerblades or in-line skates at the H.O. Smith School playground, while §§ 259-26 through 259-28 set up the Hudson Skate Park exclusively for skateboarding and in-line skating, open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with mandatory helmets.
§ 259-24. Use of rollerblades or in-line skates and skateboards prohibited. The Hudson Board of Selectmen directs that the use of rollerblades or in-line skates and skateboards is prohibited on the premises. ... ... § 259-26. Hours of operation. Hours of operation shall be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. § 259-27. Use of skate park. The Hudson Skate Park shall be used exclusively for skateboarding and in-line skating from April 1 through November 30. § 259-28. Equipment. All users are responsible for providing their own skateboard, skates and equipment and ensuring that all are in good working order. All users are required to wear a helmet at all times.
Full Breakdown
Hudson handles skateboarding two different ways depending on the site, both inside Chapter 259, Parks and Recreation Areas. O. Smith School playground, tennis courts and basketball courts, and § 259-24 flatly directs that "the use of rollerblades or in-line skates and skateboards is prohibited on the premises," alongside the curfew and tennis-net rules covering the same site. Article VIII, adopted in 2007 (Ord. No. daily, and § 259-27 states the park "shall be used exclusively for skateboarding and in-line skating from April 1 through November 30," meaning it's seasonal and closed to other activities during that window.
Section 259-28 puts the safety burden on users: everyone must supply their own skateboard, skates and equipment, keep it in good working order, and wear a helmet at all times while using the park. Section 259-29 directs the Town to post signs at the Skate Park listing its hours and rules. O. Smith playground site under § 259-24.
Violations & Fines
Neither Article VI (H.O. Smith playground) nor Article VIII (Skate Park) prints its own fine schedule for a skateboarding violation; unlike the Robinson Pond, Merrifield/Merrill or Benson Park articles in the same chapter, these two rely on posted signage under §§ 259-23 and 259-29 and on-site enforcement by Town staff or the Hudson Police Department rather than a stated dollar penalty.
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