Park Rules

Park Rules and Regulations

November 1 to March 1 – 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

March 2 to October 31 – 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

*Sports parks such as Canyon View, Lincoln, and Kronkright are open one hour later than all other parks.

Park utilization during park hours, by any resident or visitor, is encouraged.
Paid reservations have priority; other uses are first come, first served.
Pets must be leashed at all times. Please call animal control for violations: 970-255-BARK(2275). Pet waste must be cleaned up (animal waste transmits disease – use pet waste pick up stations). For off leash dog park locations visit: gjcity.org/dogparks.
Pre-authorized Commercial Sales (GJMC 12.04.020) are allowed.

No structure or enclosure is to be constructed, erected, installed, attached or staked to any park facility, without a permit. This includes but is not limited to: tents, enclosed booths, monuments, artwork, and other similar furnishings, whether temporary or not, without a permit. Recreational equipment such as sports nets, goals and shade shelters open sided shade shelters are allowed.
Lines (ropes, strings, webbing, cords or straps) shall not be attached to trees or other park equipment/infrastructure without a permit. Slack lines are to be used only on slack line posts.
Bump and Jumps/bounce houses require a permit.

Glass containers and fires are prohibited. Cooking fires permitted only in City provided grills (GJMC 12.04.020).
All City parks are smoke free. Tobacco, marijuana, and vaping are prohibited.
Overnight camping, tents without an event or commercial activity permit, littering, golfing, and possessing stolen property are prohibited.
Items left unattended after hours will be considered abandoned.
Violations of law or park rules may result in being trespassed from the City Parks and/or citations(s) for the offense(s) being issued