Park Rules & Regulations


  • Open daily from 9:00 AM until sunset from the first Saturday in May through the last Sunday in October.
  • No refunds for pavilion reservations unless otherwise determined by the Director of the Parks Department.
  • Parking available in designated areas only. A drop-off/pick-up for the elderly or persons with disabilities is available at each pavilion.
  • Vendors hired to provide food at any pavilion MUST obtain the necessary Health Department permits.
  • NO unauthorized vendors, solicitors or selling of any product without the written consent of the Parks Department.
  • Trash MUST be properly disposed of in receptacles provided for that purpose. No littering.
  • NO alcohol, tobacco products (cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or vaping) or controlled substances allowed in any county parks.
  • NO camping.
  • NO gambling.
  • Dogs must be on a leash on perimeter of Park. Please clean up after your pets.
  • NO defacing, destroying, misusing, injuring or removing any County property.
  • NO staples, thumbtacks or nails to be used on any County owned picnic tables.
  • NO excessive noise (disturbing the peace).
  • NO weapons.
  • NO possession or discharging of any fireworks or other explosive pyrotechnics on park property.
  • NO power operated model airplanes, helicopters, rockets or drones on park property.
  • NO cutting, sawing or removal of tree limbs, trees or plant life.
  • NO indecent conduct.
  • NO posting notices.
  • NO metal detectors.
  • NO skateboards or rollerblades.
  • NO motorized vehicles, hover boards or motorized bicycles in park.
  • NO fires permitted except in grills.
  • NO hunting or trapping permitted on any park property.
  • NO tarps unless authorized by Parks Department.
  • NO golf practice or hitting balls of any kind.
  • Violation of any of these regulations may cause the denial of future use and/or charges for repairs, cleaning or restoration of the facility.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Washington County Parks Department at 240-313-2700.