Knowle Park Byelaws

Knowle Park has now been open to the public for several years. During this time, we’ve seen it become a much-loved space for walking, exploring nature, playing, and spending time with family and friends.

To help everyone enjoy the park safely and respectfully, the Knowle Park Trust has developed a set of byelaws. These reflect our commitment to protecting the park’s wildlife and natural features, while making sure it remains accessible and welcoming for all.

This page offers a summary of our key rules. For the full and up-to-date version of the byelaws, please use the link below.

Our rules may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be shared here, on our social media channels, and on the park noticeboards.

Knowle Park is a shared space for the whole community to enjoy. To help keep it safe, welcoming and respectful for everyone, the Knowle Park Trust has put a set of byelaws in place. These rules are here to protect wildlife, preserve the landscape, and make sure all visitors can enjoy the park peacefully.

Here’s a short summary of the most important things to know:

Opening Times

The park is open all day, every day. However, the car park is closed to vehicles from 8pm to 6am. Parking outside these hours may result in a fine issued by EuroParks.

Dogs

Please keep dogs under control at all times. Dogs must be on leads in marked areas (north of the central path). Always clean up after your dog and use the bins provided. Do not allow dogs in the lake or stream.

Litter and Waste

Take all your litter home. Do not drop cigarette butts or vapes. Fires and barbecues are not allowed anywhere in the park.

Vehicles and Bikes

Motor vehicles, e-scooters, speed-modified e-bikes and mopeds are not allowed in the park (except for mobility aids and emergency services). Cycling is allowed on paths only, and must be done carefully.

Water Safety

Swimming, paddling, boating, fishing, and entering the lake or brook are strictly not allowed. This includes the use of inflatables, canoes or model boats.

Activities

Camping, gazebos, drones, metal detectors, loud music, and unauthorised performances or events are not permitted. Ball games are welcome in open areas, but please be mindful of others.

Wildlife and Nature

Please respect all plants and animals. Do not pick flowers, climb trees or damage any part of the landscape. Feeding or disturbing wildlife is not allowed.

Noise and Behaviour

We ask all visitors to keep noise levels low, especially near homes and the care home that borders the park. Anyone behaving in a way that causes harm, annoyance or danger to others or the environment may be asked to leave and could be banned from the park.

This is only a summary. You can read the full set of byelaws here:

👉 Knowle Park Trust Byelaws

Thank you for helping us keep Knowle Park a beautiful and peaceful place for everyone.