According to reports， the “Regulations on Beijing Parks (Revised Draft)” has been submitted for review by the 19th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 16th Municipal People’s Congress on September 25th.
The revised draft， building upon a classified management approach for Beijing’s parks， introduces detailed regulations for various park visitor behaviors that have garnered public interest. These include setting up tents， noise pollution， vehicle access， and commercial photography.
To further maintain order within park management， the revised draft specifies which vehicles are permitted entry. It proposes that wheelchairs and children’s strollers are allowed into parks， while motorized vehicles and electric bicycles are prohibited.
The decision on whether non-motorized vehicles such as bicycles， as well as personal mobility devices like hoverboards and scooters， can enter parks will be determined by the park management authorities. This approach allows for flexibility in managing different types of parks and their specific accessibility needs.
The revised draft stipulates that activities such as performances， exhibitions， sporting events， temple fairs， commercial photography， and film and television production within parks require the consent of the park management authority and must be handled in accordance with legal procedures. This regulation aims to ensure organized events without disrupting the general public’s enjoyment of the park.
Furthermore， the draft prohibits activities such as chasing visitors to forcibly sell items or illegally providing paid services. It also explicitly forbids the use of public areas like pathways， viewpoints， and open spaces for live streaming or training activities that may impede other visitors’ ability to tour and relax. This measure targets behaviors that detract from the intended tranquil and recreational atmosphere of public parks.
For violations of these regulations， park management authorities are obligated to issue timely劝阻 (quǎnzǔ – dissuasion/discouragement) and 制止 (zhìzhǐ – to stop/curb). If these attempts are unsuccessful， individuals may be asked to leave， and services may be refused. This tiered approach emphasizes education and de-escalation before resorting to more stringent measures.
Individuals who seriously disrupt the order of park visits will be recorded in the tourism incivility record in accordance with the law. This punitive measure serves as a deterrent and contributes to maintaining a respectful environment for all park users.
Regarding noise management， the revised draft proposes that park management authorities should reasonably regulate the areas， times， and volume levels for activities such as entertainment， fitness， and guided tours. These regulations should be based on the sound environment functional zones and their noise limits， also considering the proximity of the park to surrounding communities and units. To prevent and mitigate noise pollution， parks may implement measures such as installing noise monitoring and display equipment and constructing sound insulation barriers. This proactive approach to noise control aims to enhance the overall appeal and usability of these public spaces.
