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Muskegon County, MI Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Where allowed
Park roadways only
Hours barred
Sunset to sunrise
Governing section
Parks Ordinance Section 17
Adopted
June 14, 2022
Max fine
$100

Summary

Muskegon County parks confine skateboards, bicycles, scooters, roller-skates and similar devices to park roadways, and ban their use entirely between sunset and sunrise. The rule sits in Section 17 of the county Parks Ordinance, enforced by park staff and the Sheriff's Office.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Muskegon County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Section 17. BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS, ROLLER-SKATES, OTHER DEVICES

1. No person, while on County Park Property shall use bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller-skates, and other similar devices on any surface except the park roadways, or between sunset and sunrise.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

' It provides that no person on County Park Property shall use bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller-skates, and other similar devices on any surface except the park roadways, or use them between sunset and sunrise. That means riding a skateboard off a designated park roadway, such as on a trail, lawn, or plaza area, is a rule violation regardless of the hour, and riding on the roadway itself is off-limits once the sun sets until sunrise resumes. The Parks Ordinance defines 'County' as the County of Muskegon and 'Park Property' as all lands, waters, and property administered by the Muskegon County Parks and Recreation department.

Enforcement authority under Section 1 rests with Muskegon County Parks and Recreation employees and deputies of the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office or other law enforcement officers. Violations of any Parks Ordinance rule, including Section 17, are treated as municipal civil infractions and misdemeanors under Section 20, and the County additionally reserves the right to remove a violator from the park without a refund.

Violations & Fines

Using a skateboard off a park roadway, or at any time between sunset and sunrise, violates Section 17 and is enforceable as a municipal civil infraction and misdemeanor under Section 20: a fine of up to $100, up to 90 days in jail at the court's discretion, and possible removal from the park without refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I skateboard in a Muskegon County park?
Only on park roadways. Section 17 of the Parks Ordinance restricts skateboards, along with bicycles, scooters and roller-skates, to park roadway surfaces and bars their use anywhere else on County Park Property.
Can I skateboard in a county park after dark?
No. Section 17 prohibits use of skateboards, bicycles, scooters and roller-skates between sunset and sunrise anywhere on County Park Property, even on a park roadway.
What is the penalty for breaking the skateboard rule?
It is enforced as a municipal civil infraction and misdemeanor under Section 20 of the Parks Ordinance, carrying a fine of up to $100 and up to 90 days in jail at the court's discretion, plus possible ejection from the park.

Sources & Official References

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