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Reno, NV Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Downtown sidewalks
banned, Sixth/Second/Lake/Sierra box
Roadways
banned except crosswalk crossing
Curfew zone
Downtown Tax District, 10pm-5am
Parks
director may close areas by sign
Penalty
misdemeanor

Summary

Skateboards are banned on downtown sidewalks and roadways, with parks and posted areas off-limits under Reno Municipal Code § 6.06.030 and § 8.23.160.

It is unlawful for any person to use a skateboard, coaster, roller skates, roller blades, or any similar device upon a side walk within the boundaries of the downtown business district. For the purpose of this section, the downtown business district is defined as that area bordered on the north and south by Sixth and Second Streets, respectively, and on the east and west by Lake and Sierra Streets respectively.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Administrative Code: Supplement 64 | Land Development Code: Supplement 5 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Reno bans skateboards, coasters, roller skates and roller blades from roadways (crosswalks excepted) and from sidewalks inside the downtown business district: bounded by Sixth and Second Streets, and Lake and Sierra Streets. Use is also barred on any posted public property, on stairs, handrails, benches or planters, and in the Downtown Tax District and city parks between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Parks and Recreation can further close any park area to skateboards for safety.

Violations & Fines

Violating RMC § 6.06.030 or § 8.23.160 is a misdemeanor; park closures and posted no-skate zones are enforced by Parks and Recreation staff and police.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skateboard downtown in Reno?
Not on sidewalks in the downtown business district (Sixth/Second/Lake/Sierra boundary). RMC § 6.06.030 makes it unlawful there and on roadways.
Are skateboards allowed in Reno parks?
Only where not posted closed; RMC § 8.23.160 lets the parks director close any area to skateboards for safety and bans stunts on park structures.

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