Yards Park Rules Prohibit:

• Drug & alcohol use
• Grilling, barbecuing, and/or any use of open flames
• Smoking
• Skateboarding or roller-blading
• Bike riding; please dismount from your bike
• Camping or sleeping overnight
• Entering plantings or picking flowers
• Using more than one seat on a bench designed for sharing
• Letting your dog off-leash except in the dog run; clean-up is required in all areas
• Organized sports without a Yards Park rental permit
• Entering, swimming in, or fishing in the river
• Sitting or standing on the railings
• Laying plastic tarp on the lawn
• Feeding pigeons and other animals
• Rummaging in trash receptacles
• Amplified music of any kind
• Obstructing park entrances & walkways
• Tents, tables, hammocks, or other additional furniture without a Yards Park rental permit; blankets and low-back folding lawn chairs are allowed
• Performances, fitness classes, or any commercial activity without a Yards Park rental permit; visit our website for more information on park events
• Unattended items; due to security regarding nearby government facilities, items may be removed
• Chalk use on park surfaces, including the boardwalk

Water Feature Rules:

• The Yards Park Canal Basin is not a pool. Swimming, bathing, & wading are prohibited.
• No running around water or in features
  
• No animals are permitted in the water
• Food, drink, and glass are not allowed in the water feature area
• Children under 12 years old must have adult supervision.
• No smoking is allowed.
  
• No improper conduct. Patrons must abide by posted rules and may be asked to leave if rules are broken.
• No night use allowed
• Dial 911 for emergencies
• Water source for water features is chlorinated DC water but not for drinking