Kansas City parks are shared community spaces for recreation, relaxation, and connection. To help keep everyone safe and ensure our parks remain clean, welcoming, and accessible, please follow these rules (for a complete list, visit KC Parks Ordinances):

Dogs: Dogs must be on a leash at all times unless in a designated off-leash area. Please keep pets under control and clean-up after them.

Alcohol/Marijuana: Alcohol is not allowed in parks, unless permitted for an event. Glass bottles are not allowed. Marijuana use is not allowed in public spaces.

Parking/Driving: Parking or driving motorized vehicles on grass, trails, or sidewalks is prohibited.

Camping/Tenting: Camping or setting up tents in parks is not allowed.

Firearms: It is unlawful to discharge a firearm in a park.

Fireworks: Fireworks are prohibited in parks. 

Fires: Open burning or recreational fires are prohibited in parks.

Park Rangers: Please follow all directions from park rangers.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Office: 816-513-7570
After Regular Business Hours and Weekends: 816-668-6990
E-mail: kcparkssecurity@kcmo.org
If you have an emergency, 9-1-1 is still the appropriate first call and then call the Rangers. The listed numbers will not be answered if a ranger is not on duty.

Download KC Parks Green Book>>
The Green Book of Park Ordinances is a resource to facilitate accessing the numerous rules and ordinances that protect our parks and other public properties and is intended to aid in ensuring a safe and healthy environment.