Rules & Regulations
Thank you for helping keep our shared spaces safe and welcoming for everyone. For a complete list of Park Use Regulations, please review the Lincoln City Municipal Code.
Hours
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Parks & trails are open from 6:00am to dusk.
LCMC 12.16.010
Motorized Vehicles
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Speed limit is 10mph.
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Please drive on designated park roadways and park in designated parking areas only.
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The Head to Bay trail is for pedestrians, not motorized vehicles.
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Motorized mobility devices serving persons with disabilities are exempt from the above prohibitions.
LCMC 12.16.015, 12.16.020
Parking
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Parking facilities are reserved for park and trail users.
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Please park in designated parking areas to avoid being towed.
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Overnight parking is not allowed.
LCMC 12.16.025
Fires & Camping
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No open fires.
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Fires are allowed in fire rings, fireplaces, portable propane camp stoves, and charcoal barbeque units, where picnic tables are provided.
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Taking firewood for personal use is prohibited.
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Overnight camping during hours of closure is prohibited.
LCMC 12.16.030
Fireworks & Explosives
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Fireworks and explosives are prohibited.
LCMC 12.16.035
Smoking
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No smoking and/or carrying a lighted smoking device.
LCMC 12.16.040
Commercial Activity
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Selling merchandise or services requires a vendor permit.
LCMC 12.16.045
Alcohol
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Alcohol is prohibited, except when authorized by special event or vendor permit.
LCMC 12.16.050
Animals
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Animals must be on a leash, except in designated off-leash areas.
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Owners must immediately remove their animals' fecal matter.
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Animals are prohibited from:
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Playground areas
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Sports fields and courts
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Ponds, streams, and wetland areas
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Inside park and recreation facilities, except as authorized under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Horses/Ponies are prohibited, except upon a roadway, designated parking area, or designated bridle path.
LCMC 12.16.055
Litter & Garbage
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Litter must be disposed of properly or removed from park if bin is full.
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No household trash/landscaping materials.
LCMC 12.16.060
Protection of Park & Open Space Facilities, Flora, & Fauna
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Digging, removing, or cutting trees, plants, or other forest product is prohibited.
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Small quantities of berries, mushrooms, or other products may be collected for personal use.
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Hunting, trapping, or disturbing fish, fowl, birds, or wildlife is prohibited.
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No fish cleaning/field dressing game.
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Damaging, defacing, or moving any building, monument, sign, fence, bench, fountain, or other park feature is prohibited.
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Nails, screws, or other foreign objects may not be driven into trees, vegetation, or city facilities.
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Trees/shrubs cannot be used as poles for game nets, hammocks, or swings.
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No posting of signs, banners, or flyers.
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Metal detectors are allowed with a permit.
LCMC 12.16.065
Amplified Sound
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Amplified sound requires a special events permit.
LCMC 12.16.070
Dangerous Equipment & Activities
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Engaging activity that creates an unreasonable risk to other persons is prohibited. Such activities include, but are not limtied to:
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Firearms or weapon discharge
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Use of golf clubs and balls
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Archery
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Discus, javelin, or shot put
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Metal spike lawn darts
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Horseshoes
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Model aircraft
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Activities that may be hazardous to persons using park or open space lands, which may damage facilities, grass, or foliage or activities which may unreasonably conflict with other authorized uses are restricted to areas designated for such activities.
LCMC 12.16.075; 12.16.080
Free Use - Permits & Fees Required
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The city of Lincoln City allows free recreational use of city parks, open space properties, and facilities, consistent with recreational immunity statutes.
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Exclusive use of a park or facility requires a permit.
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Permits are not issued for open space lands.
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Exclusive use permit applications can be found online or can be picked up at the Lincoln City Community Center.
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Special event permit applications can be found online or can be picked up at City Hall.
LCMC 12.16.075; 12.16.080
Dog Park
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Dogs must display tags showing proof of current license and rabies vaccination
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Puppies must have a complete cycle of vaccinations before entering the off-leash area
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Dogs must demonstrate appropriate social interaction
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Dogs displaying aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from off-leash area
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Dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash area
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Balls and dog toys are permitted, as long as they don't create conflicts with other dogs.
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Dog handlers must:
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Carry a leash for each dog in their care
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Must remain in off-leash area
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Keep their dog within view and under verbal control
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Remove pinch, choke, and spiked collars when off-leash
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Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult
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Strollers and infants are not allowed in the off-leash area
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Humans may not run or bring food into the off-leash area
