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Park Rules
- Alcoholic beverage consumption/display prohibited (Sec. 58.033)
- No smoking or e-cigarettes/inhaled vapor devices (Sec. 58.035)
- No glass containers (Sec. 58.034)
- No styrofoam containers (Sec. 58.042)
- Motorized vehicles prohibited beyond parking areas (Sec. 58.032)
- Animals are to remain restrained at all times (Sec. 22.015)
- All wildlife and habitat protected (Sec. 58.040)
- Parking in designated parking spaces only (Sec. 58.032)
- Parking for park users only (Sec. 58.032)
- No fire wood collection (Sec. 58.037)
- Vending or sales prohibited without permit (Sec. 58.039)
- Park curfew 11:00pm to 6:00am (unless posted otherwise) (Sec. 58.029)
- Propane grills only (Sec. 58.041)
- No charcoal or wood grills (Sec. 58.041)
- Limit 1 grill per fixed picnic table site (Sec. 58.042)
- Limit 1 shelter or tarp per fixed picnic table site (Sec. 58.042)
Park Ordinances
For a complete list of all Park Ordinances visit Park Ordinances.
Citation Questions
If you have questions concerning a citation please contact the San Marcos Municipal Court.
Permits
The following activities are regulated and require a permit from the Parks and Recreation Department:
- The sale of any goods in City Parks
- Concerts
- Carnivals
- Open Public Events
- Temporary structures such as jump castles and tents
- Fitness in the Park
- River Shuttle Services
- Spearfishing
To obtain a permit for any of these activities, click on the links to submit an application or email the Parks and Recreation Department.
The production of commercial films, movies, pictures, broadcasts, or other media productions in City Parks is regulated and may require a permit. The Visit San Marcos website has more information.