Rules & Regulations

Park Rules

The following rules and regulations apply to all of the parks in Springfield:

  • Please keep your park clean and beautiful. Prevent littering and vandalism.
  • Hours: 6:30 am until Dark or scheduled event hours.
  • No Soliciting.
  • Remote controlled devises Prohibited. 
  • All pets must be on a leash and under control at all times. Pit bulls must also be muzzled.
  • Pet owners must clean up pet waste.
  • Pets are not allowed on athletic fields, bleachers, or playground areas.
  • No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs allowed.
  • Permits must be obtained from the Parks and Recreation office to reserve park facilities or use the park for any prohibited use.
  • No golfing permitted, except in designated areas.
  • Placing posters or signs is prohibited except by permit.
  • Selling of merchandise is prohibited except by permit.
  • Sound truck advertising is prohibited.
  • Building fires are prohibited except in grills or by permit.
  • Fishing is allowed until further notice.
  • Swimming is prohibited in lakes, ponds, and streams.
  • Speed limit throughout the park is 15 mph.
  • Only licensed drivers are to operate motorized vehicles inside the park. Driving lessons are prohibited.
  • Motorized vehicles are confined to the paved roads and parking areas unless otherwise directed by a police officer or Parks Department employee.
  • Skateboarding, skating, and biking are prohibited in the spectator or bleacher areas of athletic fields during games or practices.
  • No motorized vehicles are allowed on paved trails excluding electric-powered apparatuses used to assist disabled persons.
  • All vehicles on park property must be properly licensed and confined to park roads and parking spaces (unless directed by police or city staff).  Unlicensed vehicles such as but not limited to scooters, side-by-sides, 4-wheelers, dirt bikes, etc. are PROHIBITED in parks.  
  • Authorized personnel service vehicles may occasionally be on the trails.
  • Follow all City Ordinances and Codes.

Hours

Park Hours are as follows:

  • 6:30 am to Dusk

Splash Pad at Martin Luther King Jr. Park


Hours of operation vary by season:
Memorial Day Weekend - August 1st, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
August 2nd - Season Close 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Picnic Shelter (adjacent to Splash Pad) available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • The splash pad is an unsupervised facility. Use at your own risk.
  • All children must have adult supervision at all times.
  • Children under the age of ten (10) must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older at all times
  • All participants must conduct themselves in a courteous, safe and family-oriented manner
  • No food or drink permitted on the splash pad
  • No glass containers are permitted in the park area
  • Climbing on splash pad features are strictly prohibited
  • No pets are allowed on the splash pad
  • Non-toilet trained children must wear swim diapers
  • Roughhousing or violent play is prohibited
  • Be mindful of inclement weather. Remember, "lightning Kills"
  • Splash pad shall be vacated at the first sign of thunder or lightning
  • Splash pad may be closed occasionally due to weather, maintenance or other operational concerns
  • No water balloons permitted in the park
  • Do not enter the splash pad area if you have a communicable disease or an open wound
  • No skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, scooters, or other wheeled toys are allowed on the splash pad
  • No diaper changing within the splash pad area. Use changing tables in restrooms
  • The splash pad is for recreational use only. No bathing allowed
  • Water shoes or sandals are recommended
  • Toys are not permitted on the splash pad
  • Do not drink the splash pad water
  • Surveillance cameras recording at all times
  • ANY PERSON VIOLATING ANY OF THE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE EVICTED FROM THE PARK

Greenway Rules

  • Greenway shall be open from dawn to dusk year-round.
  • Prevent littering and vandalism.
  • No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs allowed.
  • Swimming is prohibited in lakes, ponds, and streams.
  • All pets must be on a leash and under control at all times. Pit bulls must also be muzzled.
  • Pets are not allowed on athletic fields.
  • Horseback riding is prohibited.
  • No motorized vehicles are allowed on Greenway excluding electric-powered apparatuses used to assist disabled persons.
  • Authorized service vehicles may occasionally be on the trails.