Summary of Rules & Regulations
City of New York/Parks & Recreation
2000 Edition
Introduction
Use of Parks:
- Construction and Scope of Rules;Variances
- Definitions
General Provisions:
- Hours of Operation
- Permits
- Failure to Comply with Directions of Police Officers, Urban Park Rangers, Parks Enforcement Patrol Officers, or Other Department Employees, or Park Signs
Prohibited Uses:
- Destruction or Abuse of Property and Equipment
- Destruction or Abuse of Trees, Plants, Flowers, Shrubs and Grass
- Littering, Polluting, Dumping, and Unattended Property
- Restrictions on Glass
- Aviation
- Explosives, Firearms and Weapons
- Abuse of Park Animals
- Marijuana; Controlled Substances
- Failure to Control Animals
- Control and Removal of Animal Waste
- Urination and Defecation in Parks
- Disorderly Behavior
- Loitering for Illegal Purposes
- Unlawful Exposure
- Obstruction of Sitting Areas
- Unlawful Camping
- Unlawful Spitting
- Unhygienic Use of Fountains, Pools, and Water
- Unlawful Solicitation
Regulated Uses:
- Assemblies, Meetings, Exhibitions
- Unlawful Vending
- Unlawful Posting of Notices or Signs
- Noise; Musical Instruments; Sound Reproduction Devices
- Unauthorized Commercial Cinematic Productions
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Beaches, Boardwalks and Pools
- Fishing
- Bicycling
- Boating
- Unlawful Ice Activity
- Planting
- Unlawful Fires
- Unlawful Operation and Parking of Motor Vehicles
- Unauthorized Construction on Park Property
- Unauthorized Excavations
- Horse Riding
- Failure to Comply with Area Use Restrictions
- Exclusive Areas; Childrens Playgrounds, Senior Citizens Areas, Dog Runs
- Unlawful distribution and demonstration of products and materials
- Rollerblading and Roller Skating
Miscellaneous:
- Fees
- Penalties
- Severability
Permits and Fee Schedules:
- Tennis
- Croquet
- Lawn Bowling
- Recreational Lockers
- Model Yacht Storage
- Kayaks and Canoes
- Golf
- Special Events and Demonstrations
- Use of Fields and Courts
- Deleted Seizure of Vehicles Operated on Beaches
- Pursuant to Administrative Code §18-108.1
- Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Cricket, Roller Hockey and Volleyball
- Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee and Soccer
Schedule of ECB Penalties for Violations of Parks Rules and Regulations
Phone Numbers
Credits