Parker, TX Drone Rules: Park Drone Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- § 97.11(A)(23), Code of Ordinances
- Maximum fine
- $500 per offense (§ 97.99)
- Waiver available
- Written request to City Administrator or Mayor, in advance
- Enforcement
- City Administrator, park attendants, Police Dept. (§ 97.10)
- Applies to
- All city parks and designated open space
- Adopted
- Ord. 608 (2007), amended Ord. 722 (2015)
Summary
Parker's Code of Ordinances bars operating drones and other radio-controlled or motorized model devices in any city park or designated open space whenever the activity disturbs or displaces other park guests, under § 97.11(A)(23). The City Administrator or Mayor can waive the rule in advance for good cause on written request.
(A) Within the limits of any city park, or designated city open space, it shall be unlawful for any person to do any of the acts hereinafter specified, except as may be otherwise provided: ... (23) To use or operate any gas operated remote controlled airplanes; boat, car, drone or other motorized, model device, including radio-controlled devices such as helicopters; parasail, hang glider or hot air balloons, in any manner that either creates a disturbance to other park guests, or displaces other park guests in the park.
Full Breakdown
11(A)(23) makes it unlawful within the limits of any city park or designated city open space to operate a drone, gas-powered remote-controlled airplane, boat, car, or other motorized model device, including radio-controlled helicopters, parasails, hang gliders, or hot air balloons, whenever the activity creates a disturbance to other park guests or displaces them from the park. 11(A), which also bars camping without written permission, discharging firearms, glass beverage containers, and unauthorized commercial activity in parks. 11(B) lets the city waive any of these rules for good cause in advance, but only on written request by an applicant to the City Administrator or Mayor; there is no self-executing exemption for hobbyists or event organizers.
10: the City Administrator, designated park attendants, and the Police Department are charged with diligently enforcing chapter 97, may eject from a park any person violating it, and the Police Department may seize contraband items where state law authorizes seizure. 99: a misdemeanor in the municipal court carrying a fine of up to $500 per offense, with each day a violation continues charged as a separate offense. The rule traces to Ordinance 608, passed February 27, 2007, and was amended by Ordinance 722 on January 20, 2015, which added the drone and amplified-sound provisions to the original park rules.
Violations & Fines
Violating § 97.11(A)(23) is a misdemeanor under § 97.99, punishable in Parker's municipal court by a fine of up to $500 per offense, with each day the disturbance continues counted as a separate offense. Park attendants, the City Administrator, or a Police Department officer may eject a violator from the park under § 97.10(B), and officers may seize contraband devices where state law permits seizure under § 97.10(C).
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