What is the Skatepark?

The Lafayette Community Skate Park is a 7,500 square foot park that is packed with ramps and obstacles to be enjoyed by skateboarders, bikers, and in-line skaters.  The park celebrated its opening day on July 1, 2007 along side the Faith Community Center.  The $190,000 project has met a long desired community need and hundreds of area youth have already benefitted from the facility.

Why Have a Skatepark?

As the population of Greater Lafayette grows, so does the need for wholesome activities for teens.  Tippecanoe County, like many counties, has the unfortunate problems of teens drinking, dropping out of school, and involving themselves in other illegal or immpral activities that negatively impact themselves, their families, and our community.  A skate park will help teens refocus their time, energy, and skill toward something constructive and beneficial to themselves and the community.

Rules and Regulations

1. A helmet is required.  Other safety equipment is recommended.
2. A completed waiver is required for all participants.  If under the age of 18 the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
3. All persons must speak and act respectfully.
4. No motorized vehicles allowed.
5. No Tobacco products, illegal drugs, or alcohol permitted.
6. Examine the surface for debris, surface irregularities or other damage before each use.
7. By using the facility/equipment, you acknowledge that there are risks and hazards involved in or arising from use of or presence upon these skate boarding facilities and you assume any and all risks unvolved in or arising from use or presence upon the facilities, including the risk of stationary objects, and the negligent or deliberate act of another person(s).

Park Hours

Open: Dawn

Close: 10 P.M.

Lafayette Skaters and Bikers Alliance

The Lafayette Skaters and Bikers Alliance (LSABA) is a group of Lafayette (and surrounding community) teenagers committed to:

• Improving skateboarding skills and the skill level of others.
• Making right choices and providing accountability for one another in making right choices in life.  LSABA members will be expected to refrain from alcohol and tobacco products and any other illegal activities.  Additionally, members must treat all people respectfully, and respond well to authority.
• Serving in the community.  Each member will be expected to serve in at least two of our scheduled community service projects per year.

Benefits of LSABA membership:

• Improving Skateboarding and Life Skills:
  
1. Improve skating and/or biking skills by actively using the park
2. Improve your ability to communicate and solve problems with others
3. Discounts for clinics and camps
   
• Serving the Lafayette Community:

1. Benefit from contributing to your community by placing community service projects on job and scholarship applications
2. Meet new people, build relationships, and enjoy putting their needs above your own
   

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the Lafayette Community Skate Park or would like to help, please contact :

Josh Knipp: 448-1986                    Email: jknipp@fbslafayette.org

Or

Andy Woodall: 448-1986                Email: awoodall@fbclafayette.org