Public Safety and Code of Conduct

Public Safety

The Bolingbrook Park District is committed to providing a safe, clean and fun environment for all participants and guests. By doing so, patrons are required to act appropriately and are to be respectful of others at all times when using Bolingbrook Park District parks and facilities.

Persons using Bolingbrook Park District facilities are expected to behave in a mature and responsible manner. The Bolingbrook Park District Code of Conduct does not permit language or any action that may hurt or frighten another person or that falls below a generally accepted standard of conduct. Directions issued by Park District staff must be followed at all times.

Bolingbrook Park District has an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Bolingbrook to provide police officers to regularly patrol park district properties and enforce State statues, local ordinances and the Bolingbrook Park District Code.

Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times. The following guidelines have been developed to help make our programs safe and enjoyable for all participants. Additional rules may be developed for specific programs as deemed necessary by the Bolingbrook Park District.

The Bolingbrook Park District insists that all patrons, participants and spectators comply with the following Code of Conduct. All patrons, guests, participants and spectators shall:

  • Only use all facilities and park district property for their intended purpose.

  • Show respect to all participants, staff and volunteers.

  • Show respect for equipment, supplies and property.

  • Refrain from using abusive or foul language.

  • Refrain from threatening or causing bodily harm to self, others, staff or volunteers.

Pickleball Courts Code of Conduct

  • Be respectful to neighbors. Courts open at 8:00 am and close at sunset.

  • No lessons, leagues or tournaments without approval from the Park District.

  • Courts are for pickleball only – NO bikes, skateboards, skates, baseballs, frisbees, soccer, pets, etc.

  • Safety first. Avoid running into other courts and be aware of your surroundings.

  • Use courteous language and behavior at all times.

  • Please do not clutter the courts while waiting for your turn to play.

  • Maintain the courts. Dispose of trash properly and respect court equipment and surfaces.

  • Call lines fairly and resolve disputes amicably.

  • Encourage and support all players, regardless of skill level.

  • Please report any maintenance concerns to the Park District.

  • Play at your own risk.

Player rotation when fully occupied:

  • Waiting players will place their paddle in the Paddle Rack from left to right.

  • Court time is limited to 1 game to 11, winning by 2 (winners stay on for 3 games max).

  • Limit warm-up to no more than 5 minutes.

  • Exit court immediately after your game. To play again, place your paddle in the Paddle Rack.

Thank you for helping us create a fun and friendly pickleball environment!