Attention, parents! A guide to surviving the skate park

With spring already here, it's time to visit the skate parks. It's wonderful to see so many young riders out there, attempting the tricks they've watched on YouTube all winter, dreamed about countless nights, and secretly practiced in the garage. Beautiful!

Some of these tiny grommets are completely new to the skate park and the 'rules of the jungle'. While it's a fun place, it can also be quite dangerous if kids and their parents don't know how to behave among the skaters, bikers, scooter riders, etc.

That's why, mom, dad, take a look at this video from one of our scoot friends Benjamin Friant for a quick tutorial on some of the most important rules in the skate park.

Rule no 1 - Pay Attention

Probably the most important one, as Benji points out, is to pay attention. Just like on the street, both kids and parents need to be highly aware of their surroundings. It's a good idea to take a few moments to explore and get to know the skate park environment - who is where, what's happening, all of it! Simply - be constantly aware!

Rule no 2 - No 'toddlers' in the park

Generally, if your little one is under 6 years old, it's not a good idea to bring them to the skate park. And if we're talking about small kids, they should always be in the park with a parent.

Rule no 3 - Follow the lines

Another very important point is to follow the lines in the park; that is, the trajectory which a rider will follow back and forth. These are usually parallel, so no crossing or zig-zagging in the skate park where those lines are.

Rule no 4 - No chilling on the spots

This brings us to taking a break or chilling for a while. This should not be done on the park spots - otherwise, people can get seriously hurt. If you need a breather, head to the benches or the free, grassy areas.

And remember - NO GOOFING AROUND! Have fun, stay safe, and keep your kiddo safe as well! Teach them the 'rules of the skate jungle'.