Park Rules

Prohibited Activities

For your safety and overall park experience, the following activities are prohibited on park property:

Fishing in non-designated areas or not in accordance with the Commonwealth of Virginia fishing laws
Creating ground fires and all other fires not in a grill
Utilizing portable grills in non-designated grilling areas
The possession or use of alcoholic beverages
The possession or use of illegal drugs and any illegal activity
Hunting
Use of profanity
Use of glass containers
Horseback riding (with the exception of Washington Lacy Park and designated areas at Pole Green Park)
Bringing animals that are not kept on a leash
Metal detecting
Golfing
Any collection of fees without written permission from the Parks and Recreation Director
Driving motorized vehicles or bicycles on turf/field areas or in other unauthorized areas
The use of tents, except un-staked 10-foot by 10-foot canopy-type tents
The use of blow-up slides/inflatable type activities
Creating excessive amplified sound
Rocket launching
Hot air ballooning
Flying of model or radio controlled airplanes (with the exception of designated areas at Courthouse Park)

Please be advised that:

All areas other than the reserved park amenities shall be available to the public on a first come, first served basis at no charge
Fishing is permitted in accordance with Virginia fishing laws in Hanover parks, as posted
All fires must be in a grill; ground fires are strictly prohibited
Hanover County will not be held responsible for any loss or theft during the use of park facilities
County-owned parks are supervised by the parks and recreation department and are patrolled by the sheriff's department as well as the Virginia State Police

Shelter attendance shall not exceed maximum capacity stated on Shelter Rental Application (PDF)
Cleanup or damage to the park shelter and/or event area is the responsibility of the applicant, and you will be billed if necessary
The applicant is responsible for damages, accidents and injuries. The applicant agrees to hold Hanover County harmless from any and all accidents and injuries occurring during the use of park facilities