San Jose Municipal Code section 11.32.380 prohibits skateboarding on sidewalks within designated business districts, while parks rules restrict skateboarding to designated facilities like Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park and Roosevelt Skate Park.
SJMC 11.32.380 makes it unlawful to ride skateboards, scooters, or coasters on sidewalks within posted business districts, primarily downtown and along major commercial corridors. Outside business districts, skateboarding is generally allowed on sidewalks if conducted safely without endangering pedestrians. San Jose Parks and Recreation rules (Title 13) restrict skateboarding in parks to designated skate facilities including Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park (one of California's largest), Roosevelt Skate Park, and Solari Skate Park. Skating on park benches, rails, fountains, or plaza features outside designated zones violates Parks rules and can trigger citations plus equipment confiscation.
Sidewalk and park skating violations are infractions with fines typically twenty-five to one hundred dollars; repeat offenses or property damage to park features can escalate to misdemeanor vandalism under Penal Code section 594.
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