Marysville, WA Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Speed limit
- 10 mph on sidewalks
- Fine
- $50.00 plus costs
- Coverage
- citywide, all sidewalks
- Exempt
- wheelchairs, strollers, mobility scooters
- Park rule
- separate ban, MMC § 6.82.135
Summary
Marysville allows skateboards on city sidewalks but caps speed at 10 mph and bans reckless riding, with a $50 civil infraction for violators anywhere in the city.
Any person who shall ride a bicycle, skateboard, roller skates or foot scooter, or other method of nonmotorized personal transportation, on any sidewalk within the city limits at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour, or in a negligent or reckless manner regardless of speed that could reasonably cause harm to the rider, other pedestrians, or property, shall be a guilty of a civil infraction with a penalty in the amount of $50.00 plus any costs or assessments.
(1) For the purpose of this section, "to operate in a negligent or reckless manner" means the operation in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property and may be under crowded or dangerous (such as inclement weather, snow and ice) sidewalk conditions even if traveling at less than 10 miles per hour.
(2) This section does not apply to implements known as walkers, wheelchairs, or scooters used for human transportation for persons with disabilities or injuries or children's strollers. (Formerly 12.20.020; Ord. 80 § 20, 1900; Ord. 2953 § 1, 2014)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4922912; v1 updated 2026-06-08; through 06-08-2026).
Full Breakdown
Under Marysville Municipal Code Chapter 12.20, riding a skateboard, bicycle, roller skates or foot scooter on any sidewalk within city limits faster than 10 mph, or in a negligent or reckless manner regardless of speed, is a civil infraction. The rule applies citywide, including downtown and business-district sidewalks, and does not apply to wheelchairs, mobility scooters or children's strollers. A separate, stricter park rule (MMC § 6.82.135) bars skateboards on park trails, paths and internal sidewalks whenever posted.
Violations & Fines
Civil infraction citation with a $50.00 fine plus any costs or assessments; issued for exceeding 10 mph or riding negligently on any city sidewalk.
Frequently Asked Questions
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