Milwaukee County, WI Public Conduct: Skateboarding Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned
- Where posted with signage
- Applies to
- Sidewalks and walkways
- Designated by
- County board
- Penalty
- $10 to $200 forfeiture
- Jail
- Up to 90 days
Summary
Milwaukee County bans skateboarding on sidewalks, walkways, and any park area the county board designates and posts with no-skateboarding signs.
No person shall ride or otherwise use a skateboard upon the sidewalks, walkways or any other park area where skateboarding has been prohibited by the county board and appropriate signage has been posted by the department.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 112).
Full Breakdown
Milwaukee County prohibits skateboarding on sidewalks, walkways, or any other area of a county park where the county board has voted to ban it and the parks department has posted signage. The ban only reaches locations the board specifically designates; it isn't a blanket rule across every park, path, or pavilion in the system. Riders who ignore posted no-skateboarding signs are subject to chapter 47's general penalty provision, which applies to skateboarding since this section isn't among the few carved out with their own separate fine schedule.
Violations & Fines
Skateboarding where signs prohibit it falls under chapter 47's general penalty in section 47.29(1): a forfeiture of $10 to $200 plus court costs, or up to 90 days in jail if the fine goes unpaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is skateboarding banned in every Milwaukee County park?
What happens if I skateboard where it's posted as prohibited?
Sources & Official References
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