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

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