Notice

Management rules for public parks and war memorials

Publication date
17 September 2026

Management rules for public parks

The management rules for public parks applies to any park, playing field or play area, or other place of public resort or recreation, owned or managed by the Council.

It covers:

  • rules of admission set out by the Council
  • unacceptable behaviour and activities within public parks
  • property and equipment
  • special provisions regarding organised public events, consuming alcohol or smoking in non-smoking areas, scattering ashes or burying animals without permission
  • outdoor facilities
  • car parking and valuables
  • the Councils' right to levy charges
  • the penalties for contravening these management rules.

Management rules for war memorials

The management rules for war memorials applies to any monument, statue, cenotaph or other landmark used to commemorate any past war or international conflict, and the ground around it.

It covers:

  • unacceptable behaviour and activities
  • public notices of effect
  • the penalties for contravening these management rules.