We hope you enjoy your time visiting Hanover County’s parks. While in the parks please be courteous to others and aware of
the following rules and regulations listed below.
• Park patrons agree to hold Hanover County harmless from any and all accidents and injuries occurring during the use
of park facilities, Hanover County will not be held responsible for any loss or theft during the use of park facilities.
• Parks are supervised by the Parks and Recreation Department and patrolled by the Hanover County Sheriff's Office, as
well as the Virginia State Police, who hold the responsibility of enforcing park rules along with local, state and federal
laws.
• All areas are available to the public on a first come, first served basis at no charge, with the exception of shelters and
athletic facilities, when reserved. Parks are open from dawn to dusk daily, with the exception of lighted facilities.
Avoid any amenities designated as temporarily unavailable.
• Patrons are responsible for leaving the park in the condition it was found, free of trash. Any damage should be
reported immediately to the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Closings for maintenance, safety or other reasons deemed appropriate for the management and protection of
property shall be at the discretion of the Department.
• Vehicular access is limited to designated areas only.
• Tents must be 10 ft x 10 ft, or smaller and may not be staked into the ground.
• Portable grills less than 1,000 square-inches are permitted in designated grilling areas only. Fryers and ground fires
are strictly prohibited.
• For the safety and overall experience of all park patrons, the following activities are prohibited:
o possession or use of alcoholic beverages
o hunting
o profanity
o glass containers
o metal detecting
o golfing
o rocket launching
o hot air ballooning or manned flying equipment
o posting and distributing promotional material
o carnival-type activities (inflatable attractions, dunk tanks, etc)
o utilizing park property for sale of goods or services or collection of fees
o amplified sound through non-park approved systems
• The following are permitted only in designated areas of specific parks:
o unmanned aircraft systems (radio controlled, drones, etc.)
o horseback riding
o animals allowed off-leash
o fishing in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Any exceptions to these guidelines must be approved in advance, in writing by the Parks and Recreation Director.
Shelters
Shelter reservations are posted at the entrance to each of our shelters. Shelters are available on a first-come, first-serve basis
unless reserved.
• Shelters may be reserved in advance, one year prior to date of use.
• Shelter rental usage is allowed between 10am and 7pm daily.
• Refunds will be granted up to one week prior to the reservation date, after which no refunds will be allowed. Refunds
will not be issued due to inclement weather. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to Hanover County
Parks & Recreation, either by mail or email to parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.
• Shelter areas are open throughout the entire year during daylight hours only. When Hanover County Public Schools
close due to inclement weather, the parks will also be closed.
• Hanover Parks and Recreation reserves the right to refuse a request to use any park shelter, and will notify applicants
of such a decision in a timely manner.
• The applicant must have this reservation confirmation form in his/her possession on the day of the reservation.
• The following are prohibiting in and around the shelter: tape, adhesives, strings, nails, glitter and/or confetti.
