The following rules govern the use of the City of Hagerstown park properties and facilities by members of the public. These rules define the general privileges of use relating to the parks and recreational facilities and do not create rights of use. The Department of Parks and Recreation retains the authority to modify these rules at any time, and the Recreation Manager is authorized in his or her discretion to revoke, suspend, or modify any person’s privileges of use upon good cause.

1. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Alcoholic beverages may be permitted by prior approval of Mayor and Council at Municipal Stadium, University Plaza and Fairgrounds Park’s Festival and Event area only.
2. Glass containers are prohibited.
3. Gambling of any kind is prohibited.
4. All parks open at dawn and close at dusk. Use of the premises other than during posted park hours is prohibited.
5. Any motorized vehicles, motorized scooters, mopeds or any other like recreational motorized devices are prohibited.
6. Bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, etc, are only permitted in designated areas.
7. Swimming and boating are prohibited in any body of water.
8. Overnight camping is prohibited.
9. Operation of hot air balloons, other aircraft, model rockets, etc, are prohibited.
10. Noise level restrictions will be enforced.
11. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed buildings.
12. Soliciting or loitering is prohibited.
13. Fires may be built only in designated grills or fireplaces. All other fires are prohibited.
14. Litter and refuse are to be placed in proper receptacles by the User.
15. Firearms, bows and arrows, devices creating a fire hazard, hunting, trapping, disturbing the wildlife, etc, are prohibited.
16. Interference with employee and/or volunteer duties is prohibited.
17. Inappropriate or indecent conduct, harassment and/or language that create a public nuisance are prohibited.
18. Use of illegal drugs and weapons is prohibited.
19. Parking or driving on turf or unauthorized areas is prohibited.
20. Alteration or installation of equipment (volleyball nets, etc) is prohibited.
21. Defacing of property (indoors or outdoors) is prohibited. Staples, nails, etc are prohibited.
22. Any other conduct that may jeopardize the safety of others is prohibited.
23. In designated areas only, all pets must be on a lead and in full compliance with animal control laws. Pets are not allowed in pavilions or on athletic fields, courts or playgrounds.

** On a temporary basis, dogs are permitted in perimeter areas of City Park and Fairgrounds Park. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Contact the Parks and Recreation office at (301) 739-8577 x180 for maps of the designated dog walk areas.

Any person who violates any of the foregoing regulations shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be liable to a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment or both, in accordance with Section 2-9 of the Code of the City of Hagerstown.

PAVILION AND BANDSHELL RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE MAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER.