General Rules and Regulations

Rules and regulations are necessary to ensure personal safety, public safety, protection of the city property, and to protect and preserve natural resources. The following provisions apply to all parks, recreational areas, and other public open spaces and facilities within the City of Kerrville.

Park Hours are Dawn – 11:00 p.m.

• Entering the water from dams, bridges, trees, streets, or any other dangerous act is prohibited.
• Use of jug / trot lines and throw lines are prohibited.
• Motorized watercraft are prohibited.
• Swim at your own risk.
• Park Facility rental times are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
• Smoking is prohibited (including e-cigarettes).
• Motorized vehicles in designated parking and on roadways only.
• No ground fires, graffiti, vandalism, glass containers, or firearms (unless state law allows).
• Dogs are to be leashed at all times; please clean up after your pets.
• Vending or sales without a permit is prohibited.
• Organized group use, events, and bounce houses require a permit.
• Golfing, overnight camping / sleeping / parking is prohibited.
• Altering or disrupting vegetation, parkland, and wildlife is prohibited.
• Feeding or interacting with wild / feral animals is prohibited.
• Additional rules may be enforced. All City of Kerrville staff have discretion and final authority over rules enforcement and must be adhered to.
• For emergencies, call 911.
• All city ordinances apply.

Interested in holding a Special Event? If you plan to host a special event that is open to the public and in a park, on a city street, or city property; a permit is required. Please contact us at (830) 257-7300 for additional information.

Kerrville River Trail - Regulations and Etiquette

Trail Regulations

• Trail use during daylight hours only, dawn to dusk.
• Stay on trail.
• Motorized vehicles and equipment, including bikes, golf carts, utility carts, motorized hover boards, etc. are prohibited.
• Motorized wheelchairs welcome.
• Dogs are to be leashed at all times. Leashes must be kept short and pets controlled as to not impede others.
• Please clean up after your pets.
• Never approach or feed a wild / feral animal.
• No skateboards.
• No smoking, including vaping and e-cigarettes.
• Observe all signs and do not go around barricades.
• All park rules and city ordinances apply. Additional rules may be enforced.

Trail Etiquette

• Observe park and trail regulation and warning signs.
• Always stay to the right side of the trail, whether walking, running, or biking.
• When approaching slower moving traffic with the intention of passing, let the slower trail users know you are behind them and intend to pass on their left.
• Never leave the trail unless inside one of the public parks - much of the trail is on private property and we don’t want trespassing to occur.
• Always carry a charged cell phone.
• Be aware of your surroundings and know where you are on the trail at all times in case you have to call for assistance or need to notify authorities about a situation - maps are located at each trailhead.
• Be aware of weather conditions and do not put yourself or others in danger during inclement weather.
• Hydrate before any physical activity and check your bike before starting so you don’t have to be rescued by others.

Dog Park Rules and Regulations

Dog park hours are from dawn until dusk daily.

• Please remove the dog from the leash while inside the vestibule and before entering either side of the dog park (once leaving the dog park, handlers must have all dogs on a leash outside of the fenced-in area).
• All dogs entering the small dog side must be no larger than the dog outline shown on the fence (18-inch height).
• Dog handlers are required to pick up their pet’s waste and dispose in supplied containers.
• No dog can be left unattended.
• Children under 10 years of age must be under adult supervision at all times.
• Infants and small children are not permitted in the dog park. Dogs can act aggressively against small children, especially when children are running.
• Dog handlers are responsible for animals. Aggressive dogs must be muzzled or vacate the park.
• Dogs with a history of dangerous behavior are prohibited.
• Limit 2 dogs per handler.
• Dog handlers must fill in any holes that their dog dig.
• Dogs must be properly licensed, vaccinated, and wearing tags.
• Puppies under 4 months old should not enter the park. They should be kept away from the dog park for their protection and that of other dogs.
• Female dogs in heat are not permitted in the dog park.
• Do not bring human or dog food inside the dog park.
• No dog training is to occur inside the dog park.