1. Motor vehicles restricted to designated parking areas only.
2. Drugs, alcoholic beverages, and weapons are prohibited.
3. No open fires.
4. No littering, all parks are carry in, carry out facilities.
5. Lewd behavior and obscene language is prohibited.
6. No person shall harm any animal, vegetation or structure.
7. Dogs must be on a connecting leash and not pose a threat to any person.
8. No auto repair or maintenance activities in parking areas.
9. Use of metal detectors and the removal of antiquities are prohibited.
10. Organized team and league practice by official Kent County permit only.
11. Use of park and parking lots is restricted to daylight hours only.
12. No golf or equestrian activities.
13. No solicitation or vending without official Kent County permit.
14. All persons using park facilities do so at their own risk.
15. No water activities unless permitted.
General Park Use Procedures
1. Kent County does not issue permits for private exclusive use of pavilions. All pavilions can be used by the general public and cannot be reserved, roped off, covered, decorated, etc. in advance of your intended use. Patrons cannot deny the use of pavilion tables if not immediately occupied. Seating is limited.
2. Sports fields may be rented for exclusive private use. Permits can be obtained through the Parks and Recreation Office. Permits cannot be issued inside of 15 days and outside of three months. Fee and security deposit apply.
3. Kent County provides pet waste bags at each of its parks. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet(s) and removing waste from the park.
4. Kent County Parks are “carry-in, carry-out” facilities. Patrons are responsible for removing their trash when they leave the park. Small trash bags are available at each park for your convenience.
For specific park rules and use procedures, please call the Parks and Recreation Office.