Park Rules and Regulations

1. No campfires allowed without prior approval.
2. No dunking booths, hot air balloons, pony rides, or livestock without prior approval.
3. Tents must be pre-approved and location coordinated with Parks Operations Division staff.
4. Pavilions may be used if they are not rented, however, no access will be allowed into kitchen or restroom facilities.
5. Athletic Fields must be reserved separately from Pavilion Rentals. This must be done through the Central Park Office, 1000 Krenek Tap Road, 764-3486.
6. Dogs are to be kept under restraint at all times by means of a leash, except at Lick Creek Park where the dog is required to be under 'voice control'.
7. All wildlife in City Parks is protected.
8. It is unlawful to cut or destroy vegetation.
9. All vehicles must park in designated areas on pavement only.
10. It is unlawful to wade or swim in Park ponds.
11. All firearms, airguns, crossbows, and bows and arrows are prohibited.
12. It is unlawful to litter in City Parks.
13. Advertising in City Parks is prohibited.
14. Park curfew for community parks is 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. Park curfew for neighborhood parks is 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
15. Any person wishing to sell any items (food, drinks, shirts, caps, etc.) in a park must apply for a Park Vendor's Permit at the Parks and Recreation Office (764-3731) and possibly a Health Permit from the Brazos County Health Department (361-4450).
16. No off-road vehicles are allowed in city parks.
17. Golfing or (practice) driving of golf balls in the parks is prohibited.
18. Please obey all "FIELDS CLOSED" signs.
19. Glass bottles and containers are prohibited.
20. Alcohol may be consumed in city parks by adults 21 years of age or older. If you have a function where alcohol is served, neither the alcohol nor anything else can be sold without a TABC license.
21. Fishing in park ponds is free and open to the public. Texas Community Fishing Lake special regulations, as well as statewide regulations, apply to all city ponds. For special and statewide regulations, fishing license information, and daily bag limits, contact Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Code of Ordinances

Index of Parks