Daily Life Lessons · Public Facilities
Be able to check a park's rules on its signs or the local government's guidance, and use the park with consideration for others regarding ball games, fire, pets, trash and more.
Parks are public places used by everyone, from children to older people. Park rules are set by the local government or other body that manages the park, through ordinances and notices, and they differ from park to park. First, check the signs at the entrance or the local government's website.
There are manners common to many parks. Take your trash home. Do not break or pick flowers or trees. When you bring a dog, keep it on a leash and always clean up its droppings (some parks do not allow dogs).
Ball games, fireworks, barbecues, flying drones and similar activities may be prohibited or allowed only in designated areas. Some parks are non-smoking. If you are not sure, ask the park management office or the local government.
At night and early in the morning, avoid making loud voices or noise, out of consideration for people living nearby.
公園（こうえん）は、みんなが 使（つか）う 場所（ばしょ）です。 ルールは 公園に よって ちがいます。 入口（いりぐち）の 看板（かんばん）を 見ましょう。
- ごみは 家に 持って 帰ります。 - 花や 木を 取（と）りません。 - 犬（いぬ）は ひもを つけます。ふんは かならず 片付（かたづ）けます。
ボール遊び（あそび）、花火（はなび）、バーベキュー、ドローンは、だめな 公園や、決められた 場所だけ いい 公園が あります。 たばこが だめな 公園も あります。 わからない ときは、市役所（しやくしょ）などに 聞きます。
夜や 朝 早い 時間は、大きな 声を 出さないように しましょう。
Which is correct about park rules?
Park rules are set by the local government or other body that manages the park, and they differ from park to park.
What should you do with trash from your time in the park?
The basic rule is to take your trash home. Do not throw household trash into park trash cans.
What should you do when you take a dog to a park?
Keep your dog on a leash and always clean up its droppings. Some parks do not allow dogs, so check first.
What should you do if you want to have a barbecue in a park?
Many parks prohibit barbecues outside designated areas.
What is appropriate when you don't understand the rules?
Check the signs, and if you are still unsure, ask the management office or the local government.
Q. Can I play ball games in the park?
A. It depends on the park. Some parks allow them only in designated areas, some allow them as long as they are not dangerous to others, and some prohibit them. Check the signs at the entrance or the local government's guidance.
Q. During cherry blossom viewing (お花見), can I reserve a spot with a picnic sheet?
A. Some parks prohibit reserving a spot by leaving a sheet or similar with no one there. Check the park's rules, and share the space with other users.
Q. Can I fly a drone in the park?
A. Many parks prohibit flying drones or require permission. Depending on the location and the aircraft, permission under the law may also be needed. Check with the park manager and the guidance from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (国土交通省).
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Systems and procedures may differ depending on the city, ward, town or village where you live and on the time of year. Please check the latest information from your local government or the relevant organizations.
Content checked on: 2026-10-03
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