Currituck Outer Banks parks are for the enjoyment of Currituck County residents, visitors,
property owners, and their guests. For the safety and enjoyment of
patrons, the following rules and regulations govern all
Currituck County Parks:
All County parks are public parks and with the exception of the single,
large picnic shelters at Maple Park and The Sound Park which may be reserved,
all other picnic shelters and park facilities are available on a first come
basis.
County parks are open 7 days per week, year round. The parks open at
8:00 a.m. and close at sunset. Gates are locked at closing. After
Park closing, any individuals remaining or coming into Parks will be considered
trespassing and subject to criminal prosecution. Vehicles remaining in
parks after closing will be locked in and not available to owners until the next
park opening. The County is not responsible for the safe keeping of such
vehicles.
Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are not allowed.
No dogs permitted except service dogs for the disabled.
Firearms, hunting, and abusive language/behavior are not allowed.
Concealed or un-concealed weapons of any type are prohibited.
Hitting golf balls is not permitted. Kite flying (aircraft hazard) is not
allowed at Maple Park.
Catch and release fishing only is permitted at Maple Park; fishing according
to State and Federal Regulations is permitted at the other County Park
Swimming and wading is prohibited in County parks; boating is allowed only in
parks that have boating access ramps.
All vehicles must be parked in parking spaces provided. Bicycling,
roller skating, roller blading, and skate boarding are allowed in designated
areas only.
Motorized hobby equipment (model cars and airplanes, go-carts, motorized
trail bikes, all-terrain vehicles, minibikes, etc.) are not allowed .
Park grills are designed for charcoal only. Charcoal should be left in
the grills after cooking for disposal by County personnel. Personal
cooking grills no larger than 24-inch diameter are allowed but may not be used
under any shelters. It is unlawful to gather and burn wood in County
parks.
The single, large picnic shelters at Maple Park and The Sound Park are
available on a first come basis unless previously reserved. Reservation
of the large shelter for designated hours may be made by signing an agreement
obtained from the Parks & Recreation Department, 153 Courthouse Road, P. O.
Box 39, Currituck, NC 27929, (252-232-3007).
Reservation Agreements must
be signed and on file in the Parks & Recreation Office prior to use.
Use of the shelter is free; however, a twenty-five dollar $25.00) security
deposit will be required, payable to the County of Currituck. The deposit
will be returned if the shelter has been left clean, free of grease, litter,
etc. Any grease poured on the ground or on grass will result in forfeiture
of deposit. The person signing the Reservation Agreement is held liable
for cleanup and any damages or maintenance fees incurred as a result of his/her
group’s activities. Facilities should be left as found.
Cooking trailers and equipment are allowed at the large shelters; however,
the hauling vehicle must be disconnected and the vehicle parked in the parking
lot. No other trailers will be allowed next to the shelters.
Amplified music is permitted at County parks, but the volume will be
monitored by County employees. If the sound is too loud as determined by
the County employee, the park patron will turn the sound down or be asked to
leave the park.
Nailing decorations to park structures is not allowed; however, taping is
permitted.
No one may charge a fee to enter or use the facilities at County parks.
Park patrons are encouraged to observe the park's waterfowl and other
wildlife; however, handling, harassment or capture of wildlife is
prohibited.
Athletic facilities are provided at several County Parks; however, park
patrons should bring their own athletic equipment such as softball gloves, bats
and balls, frisbees, volleyballs, horseshoes, etc. that would be needed for the
activities.
Violation of any of the Park Rules and Regulations may result in the
expulsion of the park patron with possible denial of future
privileges.
