Lawton Skatepark — Attraction in Fort Wayne

Lawton is an amazing park. (Despite what people say you can ride scooters and BMX bikes here, the rules posted are outdated and a friendly advisory to its fellow skaters. If showing up with a bike or scooter be cautious around other skaters/riders.) The bowls are smooth and the ramps are crisp. The only downside to this park is the amount of people that herd themselves there with their friends only to sit around and get in the way. There’s almost always litter there and people abusing drugs and alcohol AT NIGHT which is a let down for people who go to just skate rather than to have drunk people get in their faces and the smell of pot in their noses. Recommend during the day, don’t...

Every park I’ve seen that allows bikes has the same set up and coping as this park. But, unfortunately no bikes are allowed. This needs to be addressed! The indoor park in town does allow bikes but has limited hours and space. This park was rode with bikes by the pros that designed it, but the public can’t participate?! PLEASE ALLOW BIKES!! The sign at the entrance is clear that the park is to be used at your own risk. So be smart, wear proper safety gear, and let...

Yea it Really stinks coming down here from Mishawaka IN not just for this because of a birthday party and finding that scooters and bikes are not allowed. Great place for kids and better than the ones in our home town. I don't understand the turnstile at the entrance since there isn't a lock on it but I guess just so no bikes can get in. At Obrian park in SB, all wheeled equipment can be used and the kids know about who goes next....