04/18/2025
Despite common fears, liability suits from skate parks are rare and often overestimated. Injury rates at unstaffed skate parks are only about 0.03%, significantly lower than in sports like basketball, football, and bicycling. Many states, including North Carolina, have laws protecting cities from lawsuits related to hazardous recreational activities like skateboarding—unless there’s gross negligence. Insurance costs reflect this low risk: coverage for a $1 million policy typically costs only $2,500 per year. Data shows that with proper signage and maintenance, skate parks are no more legally risky than other public recreational spaces.
