woodchase park rules

Park Rules

  • Park is open 7 days a week, from 7 am to 9 pm.
  • Chairs and tables may be moved around the Park. Furniture should be used for its intended purpose; standing on chairs or tables are grounds for eviction from the park.
  • Vending, sales and events are prohibited without a permit.
  • You are welcome to book your special event or party of 20 or more people by contacting Westchase District at 713-780-9434.
  • Do not pick any plant material from any of the planted areas or planters.
  • Do not dump ice or any other material in the planting areas. Enjoy open areas and lawn without entering flowerbeds or planting areas.
  • Organized team sports, cycling, skating, rollerblading, skateboarding, golfing and using a scooter for recreation are not permitted in the Park.
  • Rummaging through the trash receptacles and littering is prohibited. Place all recyclables and waste in appropriate receptacles.
  • Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the park without a parent/guardian. Parents are responsible for their child’s safety.
  • Climbing on or drinking from the misting feature is prohibited.
  • Guest Services Attendants have the authority to ask park patrons to leave the park if patrons are not compliant with the Park Rules.
  • Parking lot is for park patrons only. There is a two-hour parking limit. Improperly parked vehicles will be towed.
  • Destroying public property is prohibited by Title 19, Chapter 191 of the Government Code of Texas

THE FOLLOWING ARE PROHIBITED

  • Glass containers 
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Alcohol consumption 
  • Drug Use
  • Soliciting
  • Panhandling
  • Plastic tarps
  • Shopping carts
  • Feeding wildlife
  • Motorized Vehicles 
  • Hunting or use of firearms
  • Outside furniture
  • Tents or other structures
  • Excessive noise, amplified sound, or playing of musical instruments
  • Camping (per Ord. #2016 – 65, Sec. 32-38)
  • Open flames, grilling, or cooking
  • Driving poles, stakes, or flags into the ground
  • Attaching or affixing items to any park feature 
  • Piñatas, bounce houses, confetti, silly string, kites & drones
  • Obstructing Park entrances

WOODCHASE PARK IS A SMOKE FREE ZONE BY CITY ORDINANCE

 

 

Dog Park Rules

  • The City of Houston and/or Westchase District have no liability or responsibility for injuries in the Dog Park.  A complete set of Dog Park Rules is posted at the Dog Park entrance.
  • The dog park is open 7 am to 9 pm.
  • Owners are legally and financially responsible for their dog’s behavior.
  • Limit 2 dogs per person per visit.
  • Dogs must be properly licensed & vaccinated with City of Houston registration & rabies tags displayed on each dog’s collar.
  • Dogs must be leashed while entering & leaving the Park and the transition corridor. Owners must have a visible leash for each dog at all times.
  • Owners must have visible pet waste disposal materials at all times & must pick up your dog’s fecal matter & properly dispose of it in a trash receptacle.
  • Owners must be in verbal & sight control of their dogs at all times & prevent aggressive behavior, biting, fighting, & aggressive barking. Never leave your dog(s) unattended.
  • Dogs with a known history of dangerous behavior are prohibited. Immediately leash your dog(s) & leave the dog park if your dog behaves aggressively.
  • No puppies under 4 months of age are allowed.
  • No female dogs in heat are allowed.
  • No children age 12 or younger are allowed in the dog park. Children ages 13 through 18 must be supervised by an adult & behave appropriately: No running, shouting, chasing dogs, or petting other people’s dogs without the owner’s permission.
  • No dog or people food is allowed in the dog park.
  • No smoking in the dog park.
  • Violation of City Code results in fines & no further use of the dog park.
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