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“The recreational and educational opportunities in Farmers Branch have really kept me active. I joined the Community Recreation Center on day one and all of our facilities are top-notch but all have that hometown, family-friendly ambiance. Farmers Branch truly feeds the mind, body and soul.”

– Tom Laney, Farmers Branch resident
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Opened in March 2010, the all new Farmers Branch Skate Park is quickly becoming a favorite with skaters of all ages and skill levels. Located at 14050 Heartside Place, it is immediately south of the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center, and is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please call 972.247.4607 for any updates or changes.

The Skate Park features:

  • Two skate benches
  • Three grind rails
  • Two bank to ledge and a grind box ledge combos
  • A 5' tall by 8' wide quarter pipe with a grind rail
  • A 2' tall pyramid with an attached 3' bank to stairs component with railings
  • A 4' tall, 12' wide, 22' long mini half pipe with a grind rail and a bank hip 

As always, our patrons safety and well-being are very important. So for your protection and enjoyment, kindly follow the guidelines listed below:

  •  - Protective gear (helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards) is strongly recommended.
  •  - Permitted equipment includes skateboards, skates, razors and BMX freestyle bikes. Other equipment mest be approved in writing by the Director of Parks and Recreation before use.
  •  - BMX pegs must be removed or covered.
  •  - Inspect the park before using. For your safety, please stay off when wet, icy or other hazardous conditions exist.
  •  - Look before you go...don't drop in on others...wait your turn.
  •  - No ramps, jumps, etc. from outside sources are allowed.
  •  - Check bad behaviors at the gate including foul language, glass containers, tobacco and alcohol (Chapter 50 of Farmers Branch Code of Ordinance).
  •  - No dogs are allowed in the skate park.
  •  - Skating outside the provided area is prohibited.
  •  - What will close your park? Damages, abuse of equipment, graffiti and litter.
  •  - Please report any acts of vandalism and take care of your park so it can remain open.
  •  - Let Parks and Recreation Staff know if there is a problem by calling 972.247.4607.
  •  - Report suspicious activity to the Farmers Branch Police Department at 972.484.3620.
  •  - In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

 

Disclaimer: USE THIS FACILITY AT YOUR OWN RISK

 

Warning - Texas Law (Chapter 75, Civil Practice and Remedies Code) limits the liability of a governmental unit for damages arising directly from hockey, in-line hockey, skating, in-line skating, roller-skating, skateboarding, roller-blading, or soap box derby use on premises that the governmental unit owns, operates, or maintains for that purpose.