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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