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Martin County, FL Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)

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

Key Facts

Where allowed
Pathways, sidewalks, designated skate parks only
Also covers
Skating, in-line skating, bicycling in parks
Ramp noise curfew
9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. in residential zones
Penalty
Up to 60 days jail or $500 fine
Governing sections
Sec. 17.9.A.2.u; Sec. 67.305.I

Summary

Martin County bans skateboarding, skating, in-line skating and bicycling on County park property except on pathways, sidewalks or a designated skate park, under Sec. 17.9.A.2.u. A related noise rule, Sec. 67.305.I, separately curbs skateboard-ramp noise between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in residential districts.

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

17.9.A.The rules and regulations for Martin County parks are established as follows:...2.It is unlawful for any person in any County park:...u.To skateboard, skate, in-line skate, or bicycle on any park property other than pathways, sidewalks, or designated skate parks.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 62 | Land Development Regulations: Supplement 62).

Full Breakdown

Sec. targets wheeled recreation directly: skateboarding, skating, in-line skating and bicycling are confined to pathways, sidewalks, and any area the County has designated as a skate park. Riding on grass, athletic fields, parking lots, docks, or any other park surface outside those three categories violates the rule. The restriction sits among more than 30 lettered prohibitions in Sec. 2, alongside rules on fires, weapons, glass containers and vehicle access, all enforced under the same Chapter 17 park-rules framework. Separately, Martin County's noise ordinance addresses the sound a skateboard ramp itself generates once it leaves County parkland: Sec.

in a residential land use designation if doing so creates noise across a real property boundary, meaning a homeowner who lets neighborhood kids use a backyard ramp late at night can be cited even though no park is involved. The two provisions come from different chapters, one General Ordinances article for parks (Chapter 17) and the county noise ordinance (Chapter 67), so a rider needs to check both: where skating is allowed inside a County park, and when a home ramp can be used without disturbing neighbors.

Violations & Fines

Skateboarding outside designated pathways or skate parks is enforced under Sec. 17.4, Chapter 17's penalty section: a violation of any park-rules provision, including Sec. 17.9, is a misdemeanor under F.S. § 125.69 punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500.00 fine, and park staff or deputies can simply order the rider to leave. A residential skateboard-ramp noise violation under Sec. 67.305.I is enforced separately as a code-enforcement noise violation under Chapter 67.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skateboard on the sidewalk inside a Martin County park?
Yes. Sec. 17.9.A.2.u allows skateboarding, skating, in-line skating and bicycling on pathways, sidewalks and any County-designated skate park. It is only unlawful when done on other park property, such as grass, athletic fields, docks or parking areas, outside those three approved surfaces.
Is a backyard skateboard ramp regulated too?
Yes, but under a different rule. Sec. 67.305.I of the county noise ordinance makes it unlawful to use a skateboard ramp or similar structure between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in a residential land use designation if the noise crosses onto a neighbor's property, regardless of whether the ramp sits in a County park.
What's the penalty for skateboarding in a prohibited park area?
Sec. 17.4.A makes any Chapter 17 park-rule violation, including Sec. 17.9.A.2.u, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500.00 fine under F.S. § 125.69. Sec. 17.4.B also lets County staff or law enforcement simply order the rider off the property.

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