Becoming a skateboarder may be a half-pipe dream to some, but those who try should be conscious of the B次元官网网址渦nwritten rules of the park,B次元官网网址� according to a local skater.

Member of the community and longtime skater Steven Alan wants to remind people that Topaz Park in Victoria isnB次元官网网址檛 a place for people to use as a B次元官网网址減laygroundB次元官网网址� and can be dangerous when treated as such.

B次元官网网址淗op by Topaz Park at any peak hour; itB次元官网网址檚 a zoo of children playing in the park like a jungle gym,B次元官网网址� said Alan.

After expressing his concerns on social media, some residents pushed back and said newcomers have a right to learn to skate anywhere.

Alan says he encourages children and beginners to take up the sport, but for parents to be mindful of their childrenB次元官网网址檚 skill levels to avoid being injured by more experienced riders.

B次元官网网址淭he most frustrating part is many parents donB次元官网网址檛 teach their kids to be aware,B次元官网网址� said Alan.

What is skatepark etiquette, and how can it protect kids and experienced skaters who want to shred without shredding anyone else?

For many skateboarders, a local skatepark is like a second home. ItB次元官网网址檚 the place where some land their first trick and is often a location to honour the camaraderie of the local skate community. While different people create a healthy skate community, there are also natural dynamics that go along with sharing a public space. In most parks, skateboarders have become self-auditors, governing their own rules. Rules that, to the outsider, can be ambiguous and difficult to understand.

READ MORE:

Alan has been skating since the 1980s and said that since Topaz skatepark is new, he suggests creating coloured lines coordinated by skill to avoid collisions.

B次元官网网址淭ake a few minutes to stand back and watch how the skate park flows. Stick with the flow instead of going across it,B次元官网网址� said Alan.

Being aware of your surroundings is the best way to mitigate crashes between riders at the park. Whether on a board, scooter, or bike, anticipating where another rider is about to B次元官网网址渄rop inB次元官网网址� is huge for not interrupting someoneB次元官网网址檚 trick.

Asking permission before waxing a surface to allow for more speed is a courteous action and can also keep someone less experienced from getting injured. Above all, the most encouraged element of the park is to skate responsibly and to have fun.

B次元官网网址淥f course, we do our best as older, experienced skaters to educate them, but weB次元官网网址檙e also talking about kids so young they just started speaking,B次元官网网址� said Alan.

With kids of his own, Alan says he wants to ensure that the skatepark is a safe and educational place for everybody.

READ MORE: