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FINLAY PARK RULES

Open Daily, 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.

  1. For the security of all park visitors, a Clear Bag policy is in effect at all times. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags and medically necessary items.
  2. All animals must be on a leash. Animal waste must be picked up immediately and disposed of in waste receptacles. Bags are available at posted locations around the park.
  3. No smoking or vaping on park premises.
  4. No firearms or concealable weapons allowed (see Ordinance Sec. 15-16).
  5. No swimming, wading, or fishing in the pond, fountain, or grotto.
  6. No littering.
  7. Profanity, loud music, and disrespectful behavior will not be allowed.
  8. Vending, selling, soliciting, and/or peddling without a permit is prohibited.
  9. Private Events and activities by Permit only.
  10. Groups of 25 or over must apply for a permit (see Ordinance Sec. 15-2).
  11. Fires and fireworks are prohibited.
  12. No grills, fryers, or griddles permitted. Cooking on site by Permit only.
  13. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. Sales and consumption by Permit only.
  14. Unauthorized vehicles (including cars, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and mopeds) are prohibited.
  15. No Skateboarding within Finlay Park. Please utilize the Vista Greenway.
  16. E-bikes, Electric Scooters, Electric Unicycles (EUC), Onewheels, and other self-propelled ride-on devices are prohibited within the boundaries of Finlay Park. Please utilize the Vista Greenway. Individuals with mobility disabilities are exempt from this restriction.
  17. No cycling within Finlay Park. Bike racks are located near main entrances on Taylor Street and Assembly Street and throughout the park. Park visitors wishing to use a bike rack inside the park must walk their bikes inside.
  18. No Urban Camping (see Ordinance Sec. 14-105).
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The City of Columbia reserves the right to remove anyone from park premises who violates any laws, rules or regulations, or directives from park staff.