Rules and Advice

The University’s Security Services team keeps order in University Parks and enforces the Parks' rules. Security Services can be contacted on +44 (0) 1865 2 72944 or on +44 (0) 1865 2 89999 in an emergency. Alternatively, there is an emergency telephone at the South Lodge in a grey box next to the front door. After picking up the handset, press 4 to speak directly with the Security team.

It is essential that all visitors understand and adhere to our guidelines and ensure that they leave University Parks by closing time.

The Parks’ rules help to ensure the safety of all visitors and staff. The most critical of these are detailed below, however any inappropriate behaviour, including misuse or damage to University property, will be referred to the University’s Security Services team.

Please consider your personal safety and the safety of others at all times

Please note that all Oxford University Security Officers and University Parks staff have the authority to cycle through University Parks to enable them to carry out their duties.

Rules

	BBQs are not permitted in the Parks, except as part of an event where they are supplied and operated by professionals. This prohibition includes portable and disposable BBQs - we do not have the facilities for these to be disposed of properly, so please do not bring them.
	No tree climbing
	Recreational drone flying is prohibited
	No cycle or cycling
	No vehicles without permission
	No swimming, jumping or diving into the river or pond
	No laser tag, paintball, activities involving imitation or replica weaponry or other equipment that might be considered threatening to others.
	Keep dogs under control and deposit dog waste in the bins provided
	Deposit litter in the bins provided

Guidance