Hermosa Beach Skate Park Launches Membership Program

HERMOSA BEACH, CA – The City of Hermosa Beach’s Community Resources Department is launching a membership program at the Hermosa Beach Skate Park starting Monday, April 8, the City announced Monday. The membership program will eliminate the requirement for a parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver each time a minor visits the park.

The Skate Park Membership Program is voluntary and will be available to anyone who uses the Skate Park for a $10 annual fee, the city said. Memberships can be purchased at the Community Center offices from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. A parent or legal guardian must be present with minors to sign the liability form at the time the membership is purchased, the press release said. A photo ID will be issued at the time of purchase, and members must present this ID to the Skate Park monitor to gain entry, the City said.

“We want to encourage our young community members to exercise and enjoy the outdoors, and the Skate Park is a great place to skate safely,” said Hermosa Beach Mayor Stacey Armato. “After noticing a decline in Skate Park usage, the Community Resources Department developed this streamlined solution to encourage use of the Skate Park through annual memberships that eliminate the need for parents or guardians to have to sign a liability waiver every time a minor child uses the Skate Park.”

Membership isn't required to use the park, and daily liability waivers will still be available for those who don’t want to purchase an annual membership.

The Hermosa Beach Skate Park is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. It's open from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It's also open noon to 7 p.m. on Hermosa Beach City School District holidays and vacation days.

Skaters in the park can use skateboards, scooters and in-line skates, but all users must wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads – in-line skaters are also required to wear wrist guards. For more information about the Hermosa Beach Skate Park, call the Community Resources Department at (310) 318-0280.