[vibiker]

I've been out to a local skate park a couple of times on the HT and have gotten hooked.

Most of the information that I have found online says "No Bikes". The place where I went had a small sign disallowing bikes, but I was there when most of the boarders were still asleep.

My question is this. How much are these bike-unfriendly rules enforced?

 

[scottjustscott]

I've always found that as long as you go when there is not a lot of people (skaters & spectators) and act like you know what you're doing, you should be fine. Just remember that if you're in a park that doesn't allow bikes, YOU ARE TRESSPASSING; so don't do anything that will get you thrown out. Don't drop in on anyone, don't throw your bike around like an idiot, don't leave tire tracks everywhere, and if you run pegs don't grind anything but metal coping.
I've seen all of the above happen and it made for some tense moments every time.
It also helps if you carry youself like you being there ain't no big thang. You know, talk to skaters, clap when they do something cool; just act like you belong.
Also keep in mind that most skateparks are there due to the hard work and lobbying of skaters, and us bikers only started showing up and looking for a hand out when riding in parks became trendy.
Which parks have you been hitting?

 

[vibiker]

Which parks have you been hitting?

So far, only Renton.



BTW, what you say is common sense. Yeah, I just keep a low profile, don't get in anyone's way. Then depart when more than a handful of skaters show up.

 

[scottjustscott]

Yeah, what sounds like common sense to you and me is a foreign language to others.
How is Renton on 26", I've heard that the trannies are pretty tight even for 20".

 

[vibiker]

How is Renton on 26", I've heard that the trannies are pretty tight even for 20".

It is steep in spots, but pretty much everything is doable on 26s.

 

[Str8OutaBallard]

the main damage from bikes is from peg's, bar ends, and to hard landings on wood...

aslong as you don't smack your bar ends into cement and make chips or cracks that cause tiny skateboard wheels to jam everything should be alright...

 

[ryan/kona29]

check out puyallip skatepark! it is a wood park but it is fraking awsome! it is bike frendly too! oh and it is lighted so you can ride at night!


if you ever go there send me a pms cause i live about 10 min for there!

 

[jimbo_the_biker]

The Puyallup park is a blast, it can get kind of busy there once school is out, so its a good idea to get there early.

-James

 

[BIGHIT756]

i have found that if you just come out and ask the skaters if you can putt around and stuff, and more often than not...behind that "badass" front most of them put up....a nice person will come out and say no they dont mind. i've never had one tell me they minded...except when i went in at like 330 in the after noon mid summer day....CROWDED MUCH?? ya just go when not too many or none are there and you should be fine. renton is fun, but the auburn flow park is pretty fun too...

 

[downhillracer]

the best skatepark for biking that i've found is redmond
there are usually more bikers than skaters and fruit-booters combined
mountain biking is completely accepted at this park
there are also large lights that say on til about 9:30 or 10pm so you can go at night
plus there are tons on bike friendly lines
overall, its just the best

 

[ffonsok]

yeah redmond kicks ass, just dont get into other people's way-- some of teh BMXers can be bigger dicks then the skaters

 

[scbiker06]

ok ok ok... redmond is cool. skatebarn for rainy days or tz. depends where you live. Also woodinville is cool.. a lot of people go there on mtbs... the lights turn off at 10:08.. i go there a lot so i know. lol... i hear renton cops get pissed if they catch you

 

[stinky6]

If you can go to any park in either the middle of the day or after 7:30 - 8:00 there will be a lot less people, sometimes none.

 

[Str8OutaBallard]

I want to ride the Bainbridge skate park sometime.... but I rarely get out to the Island...

 

[carbuncle]

I like Renton alot, the lines are tight but the features are really cool. When I lived in the north end I used to ride the Mukilteo park alot, but always early. I've heard the day crowd is very surly, but I leave whenever anyone shows up so I can't vouch for that.

 

[brock]

I've always found that as long as you go when there is not a lot of people (skaters & spectators) and act like you know what you're doing, you should be fine. Just remember that if you're in a park that doesn't allow bikes, YOU ARE TRESSPASSING; so don't do anything that will get you thrown out. Don't drop in on anyone, don't throw your bike around like an idiot, don't leave tire tracks everywhere, and if you run pegs don't grind anything but metal coping.
I've seen all of the above happen and it made for some tense moments every time.
It also helps if you carry youself like you being there ain't no big thang. You know, talk to skaters, clap when they do something cool; just act like you belong.
Also keep in mind that most skateparks are there due to the hard work and lobbying of skaters, and us bikers only started showing up and looking for a hand out when riding in parks became trendy.
Which parks have you been hitting?

Thank You!