Bikes, scooters and boards banned from courts in Barrington

By Josh Bickford

Rollerblades are a “no.” Baby strollers are a “yes.” Bicycles and skateboards are a “no.” Wheelchairs are a “yes.”

Earlier this month, members of the Barrington Town Council voted unanimously to enact a new local law that will prohibit certain wheeled devices from some recreational areas in town.

The newly-passed ordinance states “No person shall ride, operate or use any wheeled recreational device, including but not limited to bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, or shoes with built-in wheels, upon any court surface utilized for sports such as tennis, pickleball or basketball at any recreation area as defined in this chapter.”

Barrington Town Manager Phil Hervey spoke about the ordinance briefly during the Oct. 6 council meeting. He said Barrington has been