Georgetown Parks & Recreation

Park Curfews & Rules

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department and the volunteer Park Rangers hope you have an enjoyable time in the parks and along the hike and bike trails. Our goal is to maintain a clean and safe environment for all visitors to our parks and would like to inform the public of the ordinances and rules associated with them.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Park Rangers, please contact Erik Grasse.

Park Hours

City parks shall be open to members of the public between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. unless other public use or hours have been posted for such City park or facility, a lease or rental agreement exists allowing after-hours use, or a permit has been issued by the Director authorizing after-hours use pursuant to rules and regulations established in accordance with Chapter 12.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.


Prohibited Practices

  • Golf Driving Range. It shall be unlawful to drive, pitch, hit or strike a golf ball in a City park.
  • Hunting, Bow Fishing. It shall be unlawful to hunt, or bow fish within City park boundaries.
  • Glass Bottles. No person shall use or possess any glass beverage bottle in City parks. This shall not apply to Garey House or wine and liquor bottles used in the Community Center.
  • Cliff Jumping, or Diving. It shall be unlawful for any person to dive or jump from any cliff or rock face in a City park. It shall be unlawful to knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal negligence, cause any person to dive, jump or fall from any cliff or rock face in a City park.
  • Commercial Business Activities. It shall be unlawful to conduct any commercial or business activities of any kind for which any participation or admission fee is charged or any revenue is otherwise derived in a City park unless otherwise authorized by agreement with the City or by permit.
  • Animals. Except in the off-leash areas designated pursuant to Section 12.20.070, it shall be unlawful to permit any dog to be in any City park unless such dog is on a leash no longer than six feet.  Other than dogs, animals are not allowed at any time within City Parks except in authorized areas or as allowed by a permit issued by the Director.  Except as provided above, it shall be unlawful for any person to bring, harbor, or release any other animal in City parks.
  • Reserved facilities. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to enter a reserved facility during the period of time the facility is reserved or to remain or return to a reserved facility after being given notice to leave.
  • Motor Vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, drive, or ride any motor vehicles within a City park on a surface other than a road, street or parking lot.  This provision is not applicable to city motor vehicles, emergency vehicles, or motor vehicles that have received a permit authorizing its operation.
  • Parking. It shall be unlawful for a person to park a motor vehicle, other than a city-owned vehicle, within a City park at any place not designated as a parking area or otherwise authorized by permit.
  • Model or remote control drones, boats, planes, gliders, rockets, vehicles, etc.
  • Disruption of Authorized Activity. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly disrupt an authorized activity conducted in a City park and it shall be unlawful for any person to remain in an area of a City park if the person’s behavior is disruptive and the person is instructed to leave the property by a representative of Parks and Recreation.
  • Digging. Parks and trails are regulated by the Antiquities Code of Texas. As such, any unauthorized digging is prohibited by law.
  • Discharge of weapons. It is unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any air powered weapon, archery device, firearm or other Weapon for any reason, including but not limited to hunting, sporting, target practice or competition within the City.

Special Use Permits are required for:

  • Park Events (PARD)
  • Special Event (Events)
  • Extended Hours (PARD)
  • Itinerant Merchant (Events)
  • Animal Exhibition (Events)
  • Discharge of weapons (PD)
  • Noise Waiver (Events)
View the special event permit specific to use of City parks.  To read more about general special event permits and when they are required, visit specialevents.georgetown.org.

Park Event Administrative Rules

  • A Park Event Permit must be completed at least 30 days before the event in order to assure time for city processing.
  • Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) requires food vendors that are participating in temporary events lasting more than 4 hours to obtain a temporary food establishment permit. A Food Establishment Permit must be obtained from the Williamson County Health Department at 512-943-3600 prior to Park Permit approval.
  • If alcohol is sold, provide a copy of TABC Permit. For alcohol approval, Host Liquor Liability insurance must be provided.
  • If signs/banners will be utilized for the event it must be indicated on the event site plan and adhere to the City of Georgetown sign ordinance.
  • If amusement rides/bounce house(s) are used in conjunction with the event the location(s) must be indicated on the event site plan. Proof of Insurance must be provided no later than 10 business days before event for permit approval. **Rides and/or attractions associated at special events shall conform with the statutory rules and regulations set forth in Chapter 21. Article 21.53 of the Texas Insurance Code, designated the Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance Act, as amended. Certificates of Inspection and copies of inspection reports will be required. From time to time a question arises concerning whether a ride is subject to the requirements of the Texas Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance Act. (The Act lists rides that are included and excluded, but there are still instances where questions arise.) In those cases, the City of Georgetown’s position is that the ride is included unless the applicant can provide written documentation from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) that the specific ride(s) have been reviewed and determined not to fall under the Act. It is the Applicant’s responsibility to provide a written TDI opinion exempting that specific ride(s).
  • If animals (other than pets on a leash) will be used in conjunction with the event the location(s) must be indicated on the event site planA hand washing station must be provided and indicated on the site plan for permit approval.
  • Approval for extended hours only applies to tax exempt charitable organizations hosting fundraising if personnel associated with the organization need to remain in the park to safeguard equipment or supplies, or to tend cooking food. Applications for permits under this Section must be accompanied by a one hundred dollar ($100.00) application processing fee. This application fee will be returned to the applicant if the City’s Parks and Recreation Director determines that the applicant has complied with all provisions of the extended-hours permit, all rules related to clean-up, and all other applicable City ordinances. No more than two (2) special permits shall be granted to an eligible entity in each calendar year. Applicants must demonstrate that they are a tax exempt charitable organization by providing copies of the following documentation.
    1.  Annual information returns (e.g., Form 990);
    2.  Notice of status under Section 527(i) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Sk8 Park Rules

This is an unsupervised park. Skate at your own risk.

  • Using the skate park may expose the user to serious injury including broken bones, paralysis or death. Protective equipment should be worn at all times. Use of the following equipment is strongly recommended: HELMETS, PADS (ELBOW, KNEE & HIP), and WRIST GUARDS.
  • Modifications to the skating surfaces or elements are strictly prohibited.
  • Skating elements may not be moved from their original positions.
  • Consumption of food or drink is not permitted on any skating surface or equipment.
  • Alcohol, drugs, tobacco products and glass containers are not permitted.
  • Skateboards and skates ONLY! Bicycles are prohibited.
  • All skaters under the age of 10 must be supervised by an adult while using the park.
  • Pets are not permitted at this facility.
  • Vandalism or abuse of the skating elements may result in the removal of all features.
  • Please report any unsafe behavior or damaged equipment immediately to the Georgetown Parks and Recreation office at 512-930-3595. For emergencies call 911.

Dog Park Rules

The following rules will apply to any off-leash dog recreation area and will be posted:

USE OF THE DOG PARK IS AT YOUR OWN RISK! DOG OWNERS/HANDLERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS AND BEHAVIOR OF THEIR DOGS AT ALL TIMES!

HOURS: DAWN TO DUSK DAILY, WEATHER AND CONDITIONS PERMITTING

  1. No dangerous dogs or dogs classified as aggressive, pursuant to the City of Georgetown Animal Ordinance Chapter 7.05 are allowed.
  2. Dogs showing any signs of aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the park.
  3. Dogs with two documented incidents of aggression are banned from the park.
  4. All dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the park.
  5. All dogs must have current rabies and all other vaccinations as required by the City of Georgetown and should be healthy and free of contagious diseases and parasites.
  6. Dogs must wear current license tags in the dog park.
  7. Dog owners/handlers must ensure that their dog’s rabies vaccination tag is attached to their dog’s collar while in the dog park.
  8. Spiked collars are not permitted.
  9. The small dog enclosure is for dogs under 30 pounds.
  10. Dog owners/handlers must never leave dogs unattended.
  11. Dogs must be in view of and within voice control of their owner/handler at all times.
  12. Dog owners/handlers must carry a leash with them at all times while in the dog park.
  13. Dog owners/handlers are responsible for picking up and disposing of all their dogs waste.
  14. Dogs in heat are prohibited.
  15. Dogs under 4 months of age are prohibited.
  16. All dogs must be under the control of an adult and there is a limit of 2 dogs per adult in the dog park at any time.
  17. With the exception of water, no food or drink (dog or person) is allowed in the park.
  18. No glass containers allowed in the dog park.
  19. No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, or any motorized vehicles.
  20. Children under 12 years of age must be under strict adult supervision. Running and chasing dogs is prohibited.
  21. No smoking in the dog park.
  22. Dog owners/handlers waive any and all liability to the City for any injury or damage caused (by dogs or persons) while accessing or using the city parks.
  23. An Incident Form for rule violations should be completed within 48 hours and submitted to the City Parks and Recreation Department at 1101 N. College St. or by email to parks@georgetown.org.
  24. Park is subject to closure upon determination by the City that there is a reason deemed to be in the public’s interest or safety.
  25. Dog owners/handlers may not chain or tether a dog with any restraint unless said person is holding the restraint.
  26. Any and all equipment, waste, or any other item brought into the park by an individual must be removed at the time of departure by said individual.

Immediately report all animal bites to the Georgetown Police Department at 512-930-3510.

To report maintenance issues or rule violations, please contact the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department at 512-930-3595.


Trail Etiquette

  • Respect other users, expect other users.
  • Be friendly and courteous.
  • Share the trail. Ride, walk, or run on the right, pass on the left.
  • Stay on the trail. Creating your own trail or cutting switchbacks creates erosion, damages habitat and causes new trails which cannot be maintained.
  • Bicyclists yield to runners and hikers. Keep your bike under control and at a safe speed.
  • Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give the other user the right of way.
  • Warn people when you are planning to pass.
  • Anticipate other trail users around corners and blind spots.
  • Ride within your ability at all times.
  • Respect wildlife.
  • Use caution when using headphones. You may not be able to hear people trying to warn you.
  • Leave no trace. Pack out your litter.