Parks and Recreation

Rules & Guidelines

  • Dogs must be on a leash and under control by the owner unless in one of the designated off-leash dog park areas.
  • Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any park unless a permit is issued by the Board
  • Fireworks are not permitted in any park except those designated and approved by the Board.
  • Advertising is not permitted in any park.
  • No gambling or games of chance are permitted in any park.
  • Parking is not permitted between 11:00 p.m. and one-half hour before sunrise, unless special permission is given or an area has been designated by Park Police for event parking.
  • All parks are closed from 11:00 p.m. until one-half hour prior to sunrise, unless otherwise marked or by special permission by the Board or Director. 
  • Parks marked as closed from dusk until dawn will be closed during those time frames.
  • The speed limit in all parks is 20 mph, unless otherwise posted.
  • There is no bathing, swimming or wading in waters on any park property unless an area is designated as such by the Board.
  • Firearms are not permitted in any park managed by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation, hereafter referred to as the Board.
  • No hunting, trapping or killing of animals in any park.
  • No fires are permitted unless in designated fire pits or barbecue grills. Those fires must be maintained and supervised by an adult of 21 years of age or older.
  • Patrons may only ride horses on bridle paths that are marked unless special permission is given by the Board.
  • No person shall sell or offer for sale any merchandise or object in any park unless permitted by the Board.
  • Model airplanes can only be flown in areas specifically designated for such use.   
  • Driving instruction is not permitted in any park.
  • Drivers may only operate their vehicles on paved or improved roads unless so directed by a Park Police officer.
  • No person shall camp or erect a shelter for camping in any park except by permission from the Board.