Vacaville, CA Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned in
- Parks, community centers, Town Sq., posted districts
- Andrews Park
- Total ban, no exceptions
- Allowed on
- Citywide bike-path system, most city parks
- Skate park gear
- Helmet + elbow + knee pads required
- Juvenile impound fee
- $40 administrative cost, up to 30 days
Summary
Vacaville bans skateboards, roller skates and other non-motorized wheeled devices from public parks, community centers, the Town Square, the Transit Plaza and posted business-district sidewalks. Riding is allowed on the citywide bike-path system and in most city parks, but is banned outright, in any form, at Andrews Park.
Except as set forth in subsection B of this section, skateboards, roller skates, and other non-motorized wheeled vehicles may not be used, ridden, or otherwise operated in, through or across public parks, Andrews Park, community centers, the social services center, the Town Square, the Transit Plaza, public park and ride lots, publicly used private property, or on sidewalks or walkways in any business district, when signs are posted as provided in this chapter.
Full Breakdown
010). 030(A) bars use in, through or across public parks, Andrews Park, the city's community centers, the social services center, the Town Square, the Transit Plaza, park-and-ride lots, publicly used private property, and sidewalks in any business district, but only where warning signs have been posted under the chapter's signage rule. Subsection B carves out the citywide bike-path system and roads and paths in city parks other than Andrews Park, provided riders exercise due care and wear appropriate safety gear. Subsection C makes Andrews Park a total ban with no exceptions, and subsection D allows riding on residential sidewalks only with due care for pedestrians' safety and right-of-way. 040 separately bars using public property for tricks or jumps outside designated locations. 060). 070).
Violations & Fines
Section 10.54.080 sets the penalty at whatever Chapter 10.56 (Violations and Penalties) prescribes. For riders under 18 who violate the chapter more than once within a 72-hour period, the Chief of Police may skip a fine or court filing and instead impound the skateboard, roller skates or wheeled device for up to 30 days; the juvenile's parent or guardian must then pay a $40 administrative processing and storage fee, an amount the City Council can revise by resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skateboard anywhere in a Vacaville city park?
Does the skateboard ban apply on ordinary residential sidewalks?
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