Knox County Parks Rules and Regulations

The following rules and regulations apply to all Knox County Parks. Please contact the Knox County Parks and Recreation (KCPR) administrative office at 215-6600 for any questions or issues not covered here. First time violators should be given a verbal warning; however, continued violations may result in citations and/or suspension from park use.

The following activities are prohibited in all Knox County Parks:

1. Profanity, abusive language or behavior, or loud music. Amplified live music is not permitted at a park unless authorized in writing by KCPR for a public event.

2. Operation of motorized vehicles off designated roads or parking areas. 

3. Feeding of any wildlife.

4. Swimming anywhere other than designated areas. 

5. Consumption of alcohol unless in a licensed area.

6. Solicitation, advertising or signage of any kind unless approved by KCPR. This includes leaving vehicles or boats in parking lots with “For Sale” signs posted. 

7. Camping, erection of tents, inflatables or canopies larger than 10’x10’ without a special use permit issued by KCPR.

8. Any fires outside picnic grills. 

9. Use of sports fields without written approval by KCPR or the operating association.

10. Horses or other livestock unless with a special permit. 

11. Discharge or possession of firearms, fireworks, or explosives.

12. Pets off-leash unless in a designated area. 

13. Use of reservation-only picnic shelters without a permit.

14. Playing of golf anywhere except a golf course. 

15. Operation of vending or concessions without an event permit or lease. Roving concessions, such as ice cream trucks, on park roads and parking areas are not permitted at any time.

16. Paintball unless with a special event permit.
    
    
17. Gang activity or gang paraphernalia.
    
    
18. Inappropriate attire.

Park hours are sunrise to sunset unless otherwise posted or for permitted events.