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Park and Outdoor Facility Rules

The Town of Knightdale strives to provide a safe and enjoyable setting for all patrons of Town operated parks and outdoor facilities.  The following rules are applicable to all Town operated parks and outdoor facilities.  Site specific rules may also apply. 

  • Pets must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet except in a designated dog park.  Leash must be always held by the owner or competent individual.  The tethering of pets to objects is not permitted.  
  • Pets are not permitted in any area designated for athletic use.  This includes but is not limited to tennis or pickleball courts, and baseball, softball, or soccer fields. 
  • Pets that show signs of aggression should be removed from the property immediately 
  • Clean up after your pet.  
  • Park only in designated areas. No parking on the roadside or grass.  
  • Motorized vehicles must remain on the road or in the parking lot.  The use of motorized vehicles on grassy areas, sidewalks, or trails is prohibited. 
  • Please adhere to all rental postings.  
  • Geocaching is allowed, but sites must be approved by the Knightdale Parks and Recreation Department.  
  • Fishing is catch and release only. 

The following are prohibited:  

  • Smoking 
  • Personal Grills 
  • Open fires 
  • Alcoholic beverages (unless a Town-Approved Event) 
  • Firearms (unless specifically permitted by State law) 
  • Hunting  
  • Overnight camping (permit required) 
  • Swimming or wading 
  • Boating 
  • Feeding of wildlife 
  • Collection, removal, or release of any animal, plant, or mineral material 
  • Amplified sound, including but not limited to music and voice amplification (unless approved by the Town) 
  • Fireworks (unless a Town-sponsored Event) 
  • Tents / Canopy (unless a Town-approved Event) 
  • Generators (unless approved by the Town) 
  • Solicitation or selling of goods or services (unless approved by the Town) 
  • Launching or recovering drones from Town parks or outdoor facilities (unless approved by the Town) 
  • Conducting a program, class, or paid instruction (unless approved by the Town) 
  • Inflatables, including but not limited to bounce houses, ball pits, and slides