Skateboard Park

Cortland Skate Park Opens May 3

Opening Day has finally come to the Cortland Skate Park. Be sure to be on hand Saturday, May 3 at noon when the gates finally open for the season. A big change this year is that there is no admission to use the skate park. That’s right! No admission charge! Helmets are still required, and the park has a limited number available, but it is recommended that participants purchase their own helmet.

Our Award-winning outdoor skating facility is located at Yaman Park and is open to skateboards, rollerblades, and 20 inch bikes. On school days the hours are from 3 pm to dusk. All other days, the hours are from 12 noon to dusk. Helmets are required; elbow and knee pads are strongly encouraged. Youth under 18 must have a parent waiver signed to use the Skate Park. For more information about the skate park contact the Cortland Youth Bureau at 607-753-3021.

Skateboard Camp 2007

Skateboard Camp was back again this summer at the Cortland Skate Park in Yaman Park. Taught by skate park committee members, Cory Anderson and David Smith, the camp was designed for beginner and intermediate skateboarders.

T-Shirt Design Winner Announced

The Cortland Skate Park Committee members visited Virgil Elementary School recently to present the T-Shirt Design award for 2007 to Cameron Tinker. Cameron is a 2nd grader at the school and his design was chosen over 50 entries from around the county. Cameron’s design will adorn the official skate park t-shirt for 2007. He wins a $50 gift certificate and a season’s pass to the park, and, of course, a t-shirt with his winning design. The winning shirt is available to everyone who purchases a season’s pass to the park. For more info, call the Bureau at 753-3201.

Left to right are skate park committee members, Austin Recor, Jimmy Hearn, Brandon (Froggy) Nelson, and Alec Parker. In front are Cameron Tinker (design winner) and skate park committee member, Kyle Dennis.

2006 Skate Board Camp

Skate Board Camp was recently held at the Cortland Skate Park. Instructors for the 2006 session were Cory Anderson, David Smith and Zach Burhans. Sucessfully completing the camp were Alex and Adam Feiszli, Jordan Hallock, Matt and Andy McLaughlin, Sawyer Burns, and Conner Barry. Photos by Cory Anderson. Click on photo for close-up.

Jamie Case rides the rail at the Cortland Skate Park

Skate Park Demo Team Photos

Cortland Skate Park Demo team participated in the "Sports Expo" at this year's Business Showcase at the Sports Complex. See photos.

Onondaga Skate Park Field Trips

Skateboarders will want to get “on board” for the trips to Onondaga Skate Park this summer through the Cortland Youth Bureau. The Onondaga Skate Park is a “one of a kind” on the Northeast, an all concrete park similar to the ones you find in California. Space is limited so sign up early or you may be left behind! And remember, if you have a season’s pass for the Cortland Park, you’ll get a $1 discount at the Onondaga Park admission.

Skatepark Photos 2005

Thanks to Cory Anderson for taking these great photos of our Skatepark! Click on the photo to see it larger.

Required Waivers

If you are under 18, you'll need a signed parent waiver (waiverskate-youth.doc or waiverskate-youth.pdf) on file to skate. Helmets are required and can be rented at the park for $2.00 a day. For more information about the park call the Youth Bureau at (607) 753-3021.

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Download the Parent Waiver for Youth (waiverskate-youth.doc or waiverskate-youth.pdf)

Download the Waiver for Adults (waiverskate-adult.doc or waiverskate-adult.pdf)

Download the Parent Waiver for Youth Competitions (skatecomp.pdf)