River Park Rules

By entering and/or parking on premises you are agreeing to the following SDSU regulations.

The park is open dawn to dusk. Bathrooms are locked overnight. 

Dogs must be leashed and under the control of the owner at all times throughout the park, including walkways and trails. Please clean up after your pet.

Smoking of any kind is not permitted in the park.

Alcohol use is not permitted in the park.

It is unlawful to destroy or remove any vegetation in the park.

No open fires of any kind are permitted in the park.

Picnics are allowed and encouraged at picnic tables or on the grass just north of the playground. Only pre-prepared food is allowed. No BBQs are allowed in the park or at the picnic areas.

It is unlawful to possess any cup, jar or container made of glass and used to carry or containing liquid.

Permits for events with less than 50 people can be obtained here. For events of 50 people or more, permits can be requested by completing this form. Once the form is complete, someone from our team will contact you.

The following activities, among others, are declared to cause disturbing, excessive, or offensive noises in violation of this section and are unlawful, namely:

1. Horns, Signaling Devices, etc. Unnecessary use or operation of horns, signaling devices, or other similar devices, on automobiles, motorcycles, or any other vehicle.
2. Radios, Television Sets, Phonographs, Loud Speaking Amplifiers and Similar Devices.

Groups of more than 49 persons must obtain a permit to hold or participate in any celebration, parade or special event. For events of 50 people or more, permits can be requested by completing this form. Once the form is complete, someone from our team will contact you.

Stay on designated trails. Walking, running, hiking and biking is permitted.

Camping or temporary shelters of any kind are not permitted.

The San Diego River is not accessible via the park. The river is a protected riparian zone.

Refer all questions and comments to [email protected].