Frequently Asked Questions
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Parks
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Town parks are open dawn until 10 p.m.
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Town residents may reserve Flippen Park Gazebo
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No, camping is not allowed in the Town.
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No. Electric or gas powered motor boats are not permitted on any bodies of water in Town parks.
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Any events to be hosted at a Town park need to be approved by the Parks and Recreation Department. Please contact at 214-521-4161.
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No. The playground and tennis courts are for play use by humans only. Also, per Town Ordinance pets must remain leashed at all time.
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The Town of Highland Park does not permit reservations for any of our fields. Private (non-sanctioned) teams or leagues or not allowed on any of the Town's athletic fields. The fields at Fairfax Park are strictly for YMCA use. Residents may apply for a permit for practice play at Fairfax during non YMCA use. For a permit application contact 214-521-4161.
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Most of the drinking fountains at the various parks do not have plumbing parts that are freeze proof. Therefore, to guard against pipes or fixtures bursting in freezing weather, the Park Maintenance staff winterizes and shuts off the water source to fountains from approximately November 1 through March 1 each year.