ParkRules.com
A park finder & legal research tool that uses AI agents to navigate federal, state, and local regulations and tell you exactly what’s allowed (and what’s not) at any given park.
Key Questions
- Can I view the sunset here?
- Are dogs or drones permitted?
- Is BBQ, campfires, swimming, boating, fishing allowed?
- Do I need a permit for overnight camping?
- What food storage or ATV rules apply?
Data Sources & Research
- Federal Regulations – BLM, National Forests, National Parks rules by district/region
- State Laws – 50 states × key statutes
- Municipal Codes – via Municode library
- County Ordinances
- Park-Specific Regulations – posted rules, seasonal notices
Architecture
- GIS data of parks & trailheads, tagged with governing agencies
- Regulatory text segmented by agency metadata
- Joined on agency metadata so the AI agent knows which rules apply to each location
- Interactive map: user clicks a park, AI reads the relevant text and summarizes allowed vs. prohibited activities
Workflow Example
- User selects “Bighorn National Forest” on the map
- Agent loads applicable USDA Forest Service district regulations
- Agent augments with state hunting/fishing statutes
- Agent checks local county codes & park postings
- Final summary presented: “Backpacking allowed, Fires not allowed without permit, Dogs not allowed, ATV allowed off-trail”
Value Proposition
- Avoid unintended fines or criminal penalties
- Quickly find parks that allow your activities
- Raise awareness of obscure or severe local regulations
- Leverage AI to digest thousands of pages of legal text in seconds
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