Park Safety

General Park Regulations (Ord. 2017-1460)

Park Rules Prohibit

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) (Ord. No. 2016-1445)
Skateboards, roller blades, roller skates, and scooters
Motorized vehicles on walkways, grass, and trails
Alcoholic beverages
To carry or discharge any firearm except as permitted by Chapter 46 of the Texas Penal Code
To carry or discharge fireworks, slingshots, air, paintball or BB guns
Littering
To distribute, post, place, or erect an advertising handbill, circular, bill, notice, paper, or other advertising device
To sell, or offer for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise, or services
Riding of horses
Hitting of golf balls
Swimming or wading in any fountain, lake, pond, or stream
Motorized boats on any lake or pond
Conducting, sponsoring or participating in any unauthorized game, tournament, practice or athletic event on designated passive park land

Pet Owners

Owners must clean up after their pets (Ord. No. 95687)
Pets must be on a leash

Emergency Trail Marker System

Thirty-six 911 trail markers along the Andrew Brown Trail system and the Campion Trail allow first responders to better pinpoint your location should you need emergency assistance along the trail. This map illustrates the color and code assigned to each section of the trail.

How it Works

In the event of an emergency, trail markers may be utilized to provide 911 dispatch with a more precise location for first responders. Each trail segment has a designated abbreviation and color.

Personal Safety

Park visitors should take measures to ensure personal safety such as utilizing the park during open hours, staying aware of trail marker locations along the trail, and having a means of contacting emergency personnel with them.

Locations

Natches Trace Trail (NT): Green
Moore Road Park (MRP): Yellow
Andrew Brown East (ABE): Blue
Andrew Brown Central (ABC): White
Andrew Brown West (ABW): Orange
Denton Creek Trail (DC): Red
Magnolia Park Trail (MP): Grey
Westhaven Trail (WH): Purple
Campion Trail (CT): Pink (not pictured)
Hunterwood Park (HP): Lime Green (not pictured)
Creekview Trail (CV): Light Blue (not pictured)
Coppell Nature Park (CNP): Not colored (not pictured)

Lightning Prediction System

A lightning prediction system is in place in some parks and along some trails within the City. The system is designed to alert park, trail and ballfield users that the conditions are favorable for lightning strikes.

How it Works

When conditions are right, the system will sound an alarm. A warning can be provided 8 to 20 minutes before a potential strike occurs. The system monitors a 2-mile radius around the unit. When activated, those in the area should seek shelter immediately. The lightning prediction system operates from 7 am to 11 pm, seven days a week.

Personal Safety

Park visitors should always assess weather conditions before going outside and always be prepared to take the appropriate action needed to ensure safety.

Locations

Andrew Brown West/Central/East and Moore Road Park: Four units cover all passive trails, pools and sports fields in the area
Wagon Wheel Park: Three units cover trails, fields and Wagon Wheel Tennis Center
MacArthur Park: One unit located between the playground and ballfields
Pinkerton Elementary School: One unit covers two ballfields