Town of Millington
Town of Millington
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| SKATEBOARD PARK In May 2000, a representative from the Asbury Methodist Church proposed to the Mayor and Council to have small ramp constructed behind the church in an effort to keep skateboarders off of the streets and sidewalks. This discussion led to research of liability issues regarding skateboarding within the Town. In August 2000, a group of young citizens of Millington attended the Mayor and Council meeting requesting a skateboard park be built, citing that by building a public park there would be a decrease in safety issues and damage from skateboarding on sideways and others properties. During the month of August, Mayor and Council researched insurance information, legal issues, public safety issues, and construction costs to provide a Skateboard facility at Robvanary Park. At the September 6, 2000 meeting, Councilwoman Massey, Councilman Piposzar, and Mayor Hager agreed to provide a Skateboard facility when funding is met. Funding was to be provided from POS money and donations with matching funds from the Town. The group of youths raised funds through car washes, bake sales, and soliciting for donations from area businesses. In February 2001, the site for the Millington Skateboard Park was staked and construction began soon afterwards. To date 189 area youths are registered to use the Skateboard Park.
VIEW VIDEO OF SKATER watch-v=mB6btIcCd6U&feature=related    The Millington Skateboard Park is used by both experienced and inexperienced skateboarders/in-line skaters. Serious injury may result from being hit by a skateboard, falling, or colliding. The Town of Millington does not assume responsibility for injuries - SKATEBOARDING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK! All skaters must be 9 years of age or older. Skaters under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. RULES & REGULATIONS 1. This facility is used by both experienced and inexperienced skateboarder/in-line skaters. Serious injury may result from being hit by a skateboard, falling, or colliding. The Town of Millington does not assume responsibility for injuries - SKATEBOARDING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. 2. All skates must complete and sign a resident information form and waiver prior to entering the facility. Waivers can be obtained at the Millington Town Office between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday or can be down loaded via the above link. 3. All skaters 17 years of age and under must have their parent or guardian complete and sign the information form and waiver. 4. All skaters must wear the appropriate safety gear which includes helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist-hand guards. 5. All safety gear must be in good condition. Skaters not wearing the appropriate safety gear may be asked to leave the park. 6. Due to safety concerns, spectators who are not skating may not enter the park while activity is in progress. Spectators must remain outside of fence. 7. Smoking, drinking, drug use, profanity, and gang activity are prohibited at the park. All food and drink is prohibited in the facility. Food and drink may be consumed in the designated areas. 8. Skaters and spectators must abide by rules at all times. 9. The Town of Millington reserves the right to change the schedule as necessary - see posted hours of operation. 10. All forms of graffiti, tagging, or other means of defacing Town property is strictly prohibited. Such activity will result in temporary closure of the facility, the arrest of the guilty party, and a fine. 11. Only one skateboard is permitted on a ramp at a time. 12. All bikes (including BMX bikes) are prohibited at this facility. 13. All skateboards and in-line skates must be in good repair. 14. Trespassers will be arrested and prosecuted. 15. Modification of Town equipment is prohibited. 16. Respect other skaters and spectators regardless of age and ability. 17. Skateboarding is NOT a contact sport. 18. No loitering, trespassing, or skating when the park is closed.
THE TOWN OF MILLINGTON reserves the right to close the Skateboard Park for any circumstances deemed necessary. The Town of Millington also reserve the right to restrict entry to the park and to ask person(s) to leave the park if any of the rules are not followed or if unsafe behavior is observed.
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