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MANCHESTER SKATE PARK
Located at Robertson Park
Summer Hours of Operation
Last day of school through August 31, 2008
Monday through Friday: 3-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

Manchester Skate Park will not operate during inclement weather or when surfaces are wet.

On Friday July 20th, 2001 opening ceremonies were held for the new Manchester Skate Park, located on North Main Street. From changes in liability statutes to funding and land acquisition, the proposal and development of this new skate park had to overcome many obstacles. However, after receiving numerous letters from town residents pleading the need for a new skate park, the Manchester Parks and Recreation Department lent its resources, support and addressed these concerns. A public hearing discussed the advantages and disadvantages of developing a park of this type. More than one hundred residents showed up for that hearing. Research had to be done regarding location, design, equipment, safety regulations, and liability. In September of 1999 the committee, along with the endorsement of the Parks and Recreation Commission, presented their plan to the Manchester Board of Directors. Subsequently, the Board of Directors put the proposal out to referendum and in November of 1999, Manchester residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of a new skate park. 

Located at Robertson Park adjacent to the tennis courts, the park is 14,400 square feet and consists of precast concrete structures. The park hosts two separate skating areas for beginners and advanced skaters.

MEMBERSHIP/DAY PASS
A membership or daily pass can be purchased at the Community “Y” Rec Center during Center and Park hours of operation.

Facility Pass Fees
Note that there is a household limit of $120 for the cost of indoor/outdoor facility passes. A household is defined as one or two adults and dependent children under the age of 18 years.

Under 21 years                     FREE        
Adult                                      $50
Non-resident Pass                $50
Non-resident DAY Pass       $5 

Resident and Non-Resident Memberships
Use of the Manchester Skate Park requires an indoor/outdoor facility pass for residents (see membership, this page). Non-resident membership and day pass rates are listed below. Proof of residency is required upon registration to qualify for residency membership and day pass rates. Membership and day passes can be purchased at any of our registration sites (on-line not available).

Release Form
All users are required to sign a release form prior to using the park. Users under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian to purchase a pass and sign a release form.

Rules & Regulations
Not permitted in Skate Park
1. Bicycles, scooters, food, drink, or animals.
2. Unsupervised skating when park is closed.
3. Rough play or profanity.
4. Being disrespectful to staff and skaters.
5. Disregarding a skater’s right of way.
6. Children under the age of 8 without parental supervision.
7. Children under the age of 7.
8. Non-residents without resident guest. 
9. Non-member without pass.
10. Smoking in or outside of park. 

Safety Equipment
Required safety equipment must be worn at all times.
    Skateboarders
    Are required to wear helmets, knee and elbow pads.
    In-line Skaters
    Are required to wear helmets, knee and elbow pads, and wrist guards.