Park Rules

The following rules were established by Pelham Parks & Recreation and approved by the Pelham City Council to make sure everyone can enjoy our public spaces safely and comfortably. These guidelines help create a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, ensuring that the parks and recreational areas remain a great place for the whole community to enjoy.

Pelham Parks & Recreation Rules

Adopted June 2024

• No drones are permitted within a 300-foot radius of any City Park, and they must adhere to all FAA regulations regarding drone flights. Any variation from the above rule must be approved by the Park and Recreation Director by submitting a written request including name, type of drone, date requesting to fly, purpose of flight, and copy of FAA-required license. The written request must be submitted 10 days in advance of the proposed flight date. 
• Any use of lawn darts, golf balls, fireworks, model rockets, and any other projectile deemed dangerous by the Park and Recreation Director is strictly prohibited at any Pelham City Park.
• No cars, trucks, motorcycles, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, golf carts, or any other unauthorized vehicles are permitted in the City Parks except in designated parking areas without permission from the Parks and Recreation Director.
• Bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, and scooters are not permitted within the fenced area of the baseball/softball fields, as their use presents a safety issue for those attending ball games and using the track. 
• No tobacco, smokeless tobacco, vaping, or alcohol will be allowed in any Pelham City Park. Exceptions may be granted for special events. Any person planning a special event during which alcohol will be sold or used must submit in writing a special event application (with indicated attachments) directly to the Park & Recreation Director at least 60 days prior to the special event. Notice of approval or denial will be given 30 days after the application is submitted.  
• Profanity is not allowed at any Pelham event, activity, or facility.
• Use of any park facilities must be approved by the Park and Recreation department in order to prevent any overbooking of the facilities. Use of the baseball/softball facilities or Recreation Center requires pre-approval of use and all sports teams must provide the City of Pelham with a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Pelham as an additional insured before permission will be granted to use the chosen facility.
• When visiting any city park, dogs must remain on a seven-foot or less leash and be controlled.
• The only opportunity for dogs to free roam is when they are at the Pelham Dog Park, once inside the fenced area.
• IT IS THE PET OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY to pick up and dispose of feces immediately by wrapping it in a bag and placing it in designated pet disposal or garbage cans. Anyone not following this rule will be asked to leave the Park. This can present a safety hazard to the public if not followed as written and will not be tolerated.
• Dogs are not permitted in fenced areas, including playgrounds or sports fields, except for the fenced area at the Pelham Dog Park.
• Police Dogs and Service Dogs will be admitted to all areas of the park and park facilities. 
• Upon bringing dogs to any Pelham City Park or park facility, owners accept full responsibility for their dogs' actions and waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the City of Pelham, the organizers, sponsors, and participants for any claim arising out of any injury to dogs, whether the result of negligence or for any other cause, except to the extent and in the amount covered by accident or liability insurance.
• Any and all complaints of aggressive dogs will be addressed with the owner. This may result in the City banning dogs from future visits to Pelham City Parks. Dangerous or vicious animals will not be permitted in the park or on walking trails within the City of Pelham. See City of Pelham Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3, Section 8. (a and b) for clarification on dangerous and vicious animals.
• To report an aggressive dog or a dog owner who does not pick up and dispose of feces in the proper manner listed in Rule 9, please contact 205.620.6426.
• Any questions or suggestions regarding rules can be addressed by calling 205.620.6426.
• All visitors to Pelham Parks and Recreation facilities shall abide by the Pelham Civility Agreement, which states that attending Pelham activities is a privilege and that while in or at these facilities, you agree to act with civility towards others, and that furthermore, violations may result in your being asked to leave and/or removed.
• The Parks and Recreation Director may suspend the use of privileges to Park and Recreation facilities for violations of any of these rules.
• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED any person who violates any provision of these adopted rules shall be subject to arrest and upon trial and conviction in the municipal court: for the first offense, shall pay a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) plus court cost; for the second offense shall pay a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus court cost and for the third or any subsequent conviction thereafter shall pay a fine of two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus court cost.