Milwaukee, WI Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing law
- Milwaukee Code § 105-19
- Restricted zones
- 8 mapped downtown/commercial areas
- Penalty
- Forfeiture up to $25
- Parks rule
- § 63-23 signage-based park closures
Summary
Milwaukee bans skateboards, roller skates and in-line skates on public sidewalks in eight named downtown and commercial districts, from the lakefront to Mitchell Street.
105-19. Roller Skates, In-line Roller Skates and Skateboards Restricted. 1. RESTRICTIONS. No person may ride or otherwise use roller skates, in-line skates or skateboards upon public sidewalks in the following areas: a. The area generally bounded on the north by State Street, south by Polk Street, east by the west side of North Harbor Drive and the west side of Lincoln Memorial Drive and west by Interstate 43, including all of the O'Donnell Park facility. ... 2. PENALTIES. Any person violating this section shall be subject to a forfeiture of not more than $25.
Full Breakdown
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 105-19 bars riding or using roller skates, in-line skates or skateboards on public sidewalks within eight mapped areas: the lakefront/O'Donnell Park zone bounded by State, Polk, Harbor Drive/Lincoln Memorial Drive and I-43; the Downer Avenue business strip; West Mitchell Street's green market corridor; sidewalks at Milwaukee Public Library facilities and parking lots; East Brady Street; North Oakland Avenue; the East Greenwich/Kenilworth/Prospect/Oakland pocket; and North and South RiverWalk Way. Outside these zones, sidewalk skateboarding is not separately restricted by this section. A separate provision, § 63-23, lets the parks department post signs closing specific park sidewalks and walkways to skateboards.
Violations & Fines
Violating § 105-19 carries a forfeiture of not more than $25 per offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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