Regulations
Information on this page current as of January 22, 2008
The following is a partial listing of park regulations that are of most importance to visitors. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our administrative offices: 201 768-1360. These can also be downloaded in .pdf format.
Accidents
 | Accidents of any kind and motor vehicle troubles should be reported to the Parkway Police, 201 768-6001, or to the nearest park employee as soon as possible. Due to the configuration of the park and the interference caused by the cliffs, patrons are urged to contact the Park Police before calling 911. |
Alcohol
| Possession or consumption of beer, wine, or liquor is prohibited in the park. |
Bicycles
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Bicycles are permitted from Edgewater to Alpine, including Alpine Approach Road, providing that a helmet is worn at all times, bicycles have a minimum wheel diameter of 24 inches, cyclist are at least 14 years old, cyclists stay right and groups ride single file. Bicycles, including mountain bikes, are not allowed on the Parkway, Dyckman Hill Road, or on any hiking or cross-country ski trail. |
Boating
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Trailed boats up to 24 feet in length can be launched only from Hazard’s Launching Ramp in the Ross Dock Area. Car-top boats may be launched from Ross Dock Beach, Bloomers Beach in the Englewood Picnic Area, and Alpine Beach. Inflatable boats of any size or kind may not be launched from within Park boundaries. |
Fires
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Grill fires are permitted in picnic areas only and are prohibited at Fort Lee Historic Park, State Line Lookout, and on hiking trails or in wooded areas. Ground fires and garbage can fires are prohibited. Coals must be extinguished before being disposed of properly. PLEASE DO NOT USE GRILLS ON TOP OF TABLES. |
Flora & Fauna
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Destruction, damage, or removal of trees, shrubs, flowers, wildlife, and other living things is prohibited. Visitors are encouraged not to feed or touch any wildlife! |
Litter and Recycling
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All garbage must be disposed of in receptacles provided for that purpose. Littering, polluting, and dumping on Park lands or in Park waters are prohibited. Please separate aluminum, glass and plastics from your trash and place in blue receptacles. |
Lost and Found
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Found articles should be turned over to area attendants or to the park police. Lost articles can be retrieved at the Park Police Headquarters on the first floor of Park Headquarters in Alpine. |
Parking
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Vehicles must park in designated parking spaces following payment of any established fee. Parking on or along any park road or in undesignated areas is prohibited. Cars without boat trailers may only use Hazard’s Ramp if they have a car top boat. |
Permits
| Permits are required for 1) buses or vehicles seating fifteen or more people; 2) commercial photography or filming; 3) facility rentals; and 4) educational research.
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Pets
| Pets are prohibited in any picnic area, developed area, or on paved surfaces.
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Prohibited Activities
| Overnight parking, swimming, camping, cliff climbing, throwing objects from the cliffs, hunting, trapping, metal detecting, horseback riding, snowmobiling, gambling, advertising, soliciting, and vending are prohibited. |
Prohibited Articles
| Possession or use of drugs, alcohol, fireworks, explosives, firearms, bows and arrows, axes, chain saws, other weapons or cutting tools, and metal detectors are prohibited. |
Prohibited Vehicles
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Commercial vehicles, all terrain vehicles, motorized bicycles, animal-drawn vehicles, snowmobiles, and any scooter, moped or other similar motorized vehicle with wheel diameters less than 15 inches. |
Property Damage
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Defacing, destroying, or otherwise altering park property is prohibited. No permanent markings may be made on any tree, rock, road, or structure. The park cannot be held responsible for injury or damage to any person or property. |