E-Bike Ban Coming To Some Of Scottsdale’s Most Popular Parks

SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Walkers, families and park-goers at three of Scottsdale's most popular parks are about to get a little more breathing room.

The city is creating designated pedestrian safety zones at Chaparral Park, Mountain View Park and Scottsdale Ranch Park, where e-bikes and other motorized devices will be prohibited in the highest-traffic areas.

The move comes after residents raised repeated concerns over the past year about excessive speeds and near-collisions in crowded park spaces.

The zones will be marked with signs and placed in areas where pedestrian and rider interactions are most concentrated. The city also plans to add bicycle and e-bike parking near the restricted areas so riders can still access the broader park system on foot.

"We've heard from residents who are concerned about the speed of some motorized devices in crowded public spaces," said Police Chief Joe LeDuc. "This gives us a straightforward solution that is easy for park users to understand and practical for officers to enforce. In high-pedestrian areas, we need clear expectations that help prevent injuries before they occur."

Scottsdale Police, Parks and Recreation, Transportation and Infrastructure and the City Attorney's Office worked together to identify the three parks as the highest-priority locations.

A public education and outreach effort will accompany the rollout, officials said.

The safety zones build on action the City Council took in 2025 to regulate high-speed devices on city property. Those rules prohibit anyone under 16 from operating class 3 e-bikes, electric motorcycles and similar devices on city property, and require electric motorcycles used on public roads to be titled and registered with the state.

"Whether someone is walking their dog, enjoying a family outing or attending a community event, they should feel safe in our parks," said Parks and Recreation Senior Director Nick Molinari. "These designated safety zones help create a more comfortable environment in the busiest areas while still allowing riders to access and enjoy the broader park system."

The city has not announced a specific launch date for the new zones.