Are BMX Bicycles allowed at the Park? BMX bicycles are not allowed. Click here for more information.
What safety equipment is required at the Park? All users of the park must wear a helmet with a strap, elbow pads, and kneepads. The pads must be manufactured pads. No socks or homemade pads will be accepted.
What equipment may be used at the Skatepark? Skateboards, inline skates, and roller skates are allowed in the park during a skateboard session. BMX is no longer allowed. Please see current schedule for current hours. BMX, Razor scooters, motorized skateboards, motorized scooters, mountain bikes, motorcycles, and any other type of device are not allowed in the skatepark.
If the Skatepark parking lot is full, where should I park? Additional parking for the Skatepark is located along Rancho Parkway or in the upper parking lot located off Windrow Drive behind the Soletechnology buildings. Please do not park in the Home Depot parking center as your vehicle may be towed.
Is the Skatepark available for birthday parties and private special events? Please call the park (949) 916 5870 for more information about birthday parties or check the latest issue of the Leisure Times.
Is the Skatepark open during rain and/or fog? If conditions are unsafe, we will close the park down. The park does have an arsenal of tools to dry the skatepark so if it looks like it may stop raining for a time long enough to dry the park, staff will dry the park. We are open on many days other parks are closed due to weather.
Is photography or videography allowed in the Skatepark? Photography or videography is not allowed in the skatepark at any time unless you purchase a photo pass at the main skatepark office. These photo passes help to generate revenue which goes towards keeping the park free for users. You can freely shoot photos or film anywhere on the outside of the skatepark fence.
Are lessons and camps for skateboarding offered at the park? Yes. Please visit our classes/lessons link for further information.
Can I simply drop my child off at the Park? Children 8 years old and under must have a parent or guardian at the Park, along with a signed waiver on file. Skaters 9 - 18 years of age must also have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian on file. Please keep in mind that the Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest is not an accredited childcare program. Children are permitted to enter and leave the Park at their own discretion. Also please make sure that if you are dropping off children that you are not legally guardians of, they need to have a completed waiver on file or notarized waiver with them to turn in. You may not sign up children/ minors that you are not the legal guardian of. If waivers are not notarized, they will be rejected and the child/minor may not be permitted to ride.
Is there food and drink available? The skatepark office has drinks and snacks for sale. Most items cost $1. There are also onsite vending machines with a larger variety of beverages which cost $1.25. There typically is no change available onsite so please plan accordingly.
Am I required to purchase a "membership" in order to use the park? Currently the park is free to users thanks to the extensive programming and fundraising offered by the skatepark and The City of Lake Forest. Starting January 1, 2010 non residents will be required to pay a one time $5 fee for their annual id card. The park will remain free to use for all though.
How can I help in keeping the park free? Come to all the fundraising events, buy a skatepark t-shirt, skateboard lessons, or attend a session of camp at the park. All proceeds go to keeping the park free!
