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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
To obtain a permit for any of the following activities, click on the links to submit an application. The following activities are regulated and require a permit from the Parks and Recreation Department:
- The sale of any goods in City Parks (please email us)
- Concerts
- Carnivals
- Open Public Events
- Jump castles, amusement barrel trains (view our list of Approved Vendors)
- Fitness in the Park
- River Shuttle Services
- Spearfishing
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.