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Parks and Recreation

Rules and Regulations (Does Not Include Tanglewood Park)

  1. Alcoholic Beverages are not allowed in County Parks (except with a reservation at Woodland Hall facility).
  2. Dogs must be leashed. Exception: Horizons Happy Hounds Off-Leash Area. Please be considerate and pick up your dog’s excrement on park grounds. Horses are not permitted at any County park.
  3. Firearms, hunting, abusive language/behavior, concealed weapons are forbidden.
  4. Hitting golf balls is not permitted. Kite flying is allowed in certain areas as directed by park staff but not over walking paths or other areas designated by staff.
  5. No metal detectors nor motorized hobby equipment.
  6. It is unlawful to operate go-carts, motorized trail bikes, all terrain vehicles, mini bikes, etc. on park grounds.
  7. Picnic tables cannot be moved. A maintenance fee of $14.25/man/hour will be charged to move back to original location or for any maintenance above and beyond normal.
  8. Park grills are designed for charcoal only. It is unlawful to gather and burn wood on County Park property. Personal grills, less than 24” in diameter may be used outside the shelter but not under the shelter.
  9. Erecting canopies or tents is not allowed in park (only exception: when vendor area is utilized in conjunction with Shelter #1 at Triad Park)
  10. Nailing decorations to park structures is permitted.
  11. All vehicles must be parked in parking spaces provided. No camping.
  12. Picnic shelters have maximum capacities. DO NOT EXCEED. If capacity is exceeded, it overwhelms parking lots, restrooms, etc. and will cause Forsyth Co. Parks & Rec. to deny the user future reservations.
  13. No commercial or fund raising use of County Parks is permitted. Solicitation is prohibited.
  14. Amplified music/PA system cannot be used at County Parks except at Triad Park shelters (#1, 4 & 6).
  15. Dunking booths are only allowed at Triad Park shelter #1 (requires vendor area rental & additional insurance).
  16. No amusement rides or equipment are acceptable including but not limited to moonwalks, large inflatables, etc. EXCEPT for Triad Park Shelter #1 where additional insurance and vendor space rental is required in advance.
  17. No pony rides, nor petting zoos can be set up at any County Park.
  18. No hot air balloons, helicopters or unauthorized vehicles are allowed at the parks.
  19. Disposal or release of waterfowl, rabbits, or other pets is prohibited at County Parks.
  20. Violation of any of the park rules may result in expulsion with denial of rental privileges.

Contact Information

Parks and Recreation
201 North Chestnut Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 703-2500, Ext. 1


Office Hours
8:00 - 5:00
Monday - Friday

Reservation Hours
9:00 - 12 Noon
Monday - Thursday

Job Opportunities

Custodian
Golf Assistant
Grill Attendant
Maintenance Technician I
Park Attendant
Park Attendant
Park Attendant
Park Attendant

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