Parks Use

The Parks Use Bylaw aims to make sure all residents can enjoy the use of our parks.

Park Hours

• All parks are open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
• Organized sports or activities must start after 8:00 am on weekends and holidays.

Parks Use Regulations

Activities that are not allowed in our community parks include:

• Riotous, boisterous, violent or illegal conduct, creating a nuisance, or acting in any matter that could cause damage or injury.
• Climbing buildings, structures or equipment unless they are designed for climbing.
• Bringing animals into the park except domesticated animals on leashes or tethers (includes horses and ponies).
• Dogs must be leashed unless you visit the County of Brant's off-leash dog park.
• Filming, photographing, videotaping or broadcasting footage from parks for profit, unless you get a permit or are doing wedding photography.
• Carrying firearms or offensive weapons.
• Igniting, discharging or setting off any fireworks.
• Dumping garbage, soil, trimmings or litter of any kind.
• Killing, trapping, hunting, fishing or pursuing animals or wildlife.
• Consuming, selling or serving alcohol.
• Lighting, building or stoking fire.
• Using any radio or sound reproducing device that disturbs or interferes with other people in the park.
• Swimming or wading in any water where it is posted as prohibited.
• Dwelling, camping or lodging in any park.
• Operating any powered aircraft models, rockets, watercrafts or vehicles.
• Riding, driving, operating or possessing motorized recreational vehicles within the park

View the full Park Use Bylaw (PDF)