Parks rules

These rules for using our parks are supported by our park byelaws.

These rules apply to all parks and open spaces managed by Tower Hamlets Council.

Opening times

Members of the public must not enter or stay in parks when they are closed.

Do not remove barriers, posts, seats or any structure from the ground
Do not remove stones, soil, turf, plants or trees or pick flowers
Do not walk, ride or drive over any flower beds or plants or land being prepared for planting
Do not erect any structures including barriers, posts, rides, swings, inflatables, gazebos or tents without permission from the council
Do not climb walls, fences, trees or any other structures. Do not attach line, rope or other equipment to trees
No grazing of animals
Do not kill, injure or disturb any animal. Do not hunt or set traps or snares for any animal
Do not feed any animals
Keep vehicle access gates closed
No camping
Do not light fires or barbeques, or cause fires to be set
Do not throw objects that could cause injury
Do not tamper with any lifesaving equipment

Unauthorised horse riding is not permitted
Bicycles only to ridden on designated routes and in a way that does not endanger other park users
Unauthorised cars, motorbikes, trailers or motorised vehicles are not permitted in parks.

No skateboarding, roller skating or sledging except in designated areas
Ball games must not prevent others using that part of the park, cause danger or annoyance to other park users or put trees and plants at risk of damage
Cricket is to be played in designated areas only
Golf, archery javelin, hammer, discus or shot are prohibited in parks.

Bathing and swimming in ponds, lakes or any other waterway is prohibited
Stepping onto any frozen waterway is prohibited
Model boats are not to be used on any waterway
Boats, canoes, inflatables or any other types of crafts are not to be used on any waterway
Fishing is only allowed in designated areas. All anglers must have a rod licence. Rod licenses are available from the Post Office and the Environment Agency website.
Blocking or diverting of any waterway is prohibited.

Taking off, controlling the flight, or landing of any power-driven model aircrafts is not permitted. This includes drones.

No services, for which a charge is made, are to be offered without the permission of the council
Park users must not shout, sing, play musical instruments, use a radio or play amplified music in a loud, continuous or repetitive way which causes annoyance to others, unless they are taking part in events held with council permission
No shows or performances are permitted without council permission
No take-off or landing of any aircraft, hang gliders or hot air balloons
Kite flying must not cause danger or annoyance to any other park users
Metal detectors can only be used with the permission of the council.

Council officers or contractors must not be obstructed while they are carrying out their duties.

Anybody found breaking park byelaws may be removed from the grounds by a council officer or the police.

Read a full list of the park byelaws.