Dc Skate Plaza The first question that you might have is what is a skate plaza? A skate plaza is a skate park that is built like a real street environment, not like a skatepark. The DC skate plaza was designed by DC team rider Rob Dyrdek. The skate plaza is located in Kettering, Ohio, 45540 on 2675 East Stroop Road. What’s in the plaza? The skate plaza consists of various stair sets and ledges. The stairs range from two to twelve sets and the hand rails range from three to twelve sets. They also have hubbas (ledges) that go down some of the stairs. The ground in the skate plaza is extremely smooth so don’t plan on going on a wet day, you will slide all over the place. Information about the plaza The plaza is 40,000 sq ft and is out doors. The rules of the park are listed below (copied from skateplaza.com) 1. Please skate wisely at all times. Skateboarding and skating can be hazardous recreational activities. Use of this facility may result in death or serious injury. 2. Use of this facility is strictly at your own risk. The City of Kettering does not assume any responsibility for loss or injuries. 3. Skate within your own skill level. 4. The Skate Park is designed for skateboard and inline skate use only. Riding, operating, or utilizing any device other than skateboards or inline skates is not permitted. 5. Persons ten years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult. 6. The Skate Park opens at dawn and closes at dusk. 7. Use of this facility is free. 8. The skate plaza is self policing. Please be respectful of all skaters. 9. Use of safety equipment, such as helmets, elbow pads, knee pads and wrist pads, is strongly recommended and encouraged. 10. The following are not permitted in the Skate Park area: • Alcoholic beverages • Smoking and/or tobacco products • Fighting • Profanity • Graffiti/tagging • Pets • Loud music • Glass containers • Bicycles • Motorized vehicles • Scooters • Food and beverages • Weapons 11. Obstacles, ramps, other equipment or materials are not permitted to be used or added to the facility. 12. Certain weather conditions may create unsafe surfaces for skating. 13. Skate safely and be courteous to other skaters. 14. Spectators are required to remain outside of the skating area. 15. All organized events require advanced, written approval from the City of Kettering. 16. The City of Kettering reserves the right to close this facility for any reason. 17. The City of Kettering authorities, at their discretion, reserve the right to restrict entry to the facility and ask persons to leave the facility as the result of disorderly conduct, disturbance of the peace, rule violations or unsafe behavior. Any person not complying with these rules will not be permitted to use the facility. 18. Please report any damage, hazardous conditions, concerns, comments or suggestions to the Kettering Recreation Complex, 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio, 937-296-2587. 19. For emergencies call 911 or Kettering Police 937-296-2555 or Kettering Fire Rescue 937-296-2573. The Skate Plaza address is 2675 East Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45420. The plaza was opened to the public on June 11, 2005 at 3:30PM with a grand opening ceremony at 11AM. If you are a beginner skater, I would not recommend making the drive out to this park because it is made for very advanced skateboarders. They do not have any quarter pipes, boxes, flat bars, or any other skatepark objects. If you feel that you need more info about the skate plaza, you can visit www.skateplaza.com for more info.
