Originally Posted By POTCHMC33 I was wondering for a while, Are you allowed to bring paints into the park? I'm not planning to bring a canvas and a palette, but just maybe a small watercollor set with a small sketchbook. Any rules against this? thanks!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I've certainly seen people sketching in the park. As for a watercolor set, I would guess they wouldn't allow it. You could always take them with you... the worst that could happen is they won't let you, and ask you to dispose of them.
Originally Posted By DlandDug I would imagine a small set that fit easily into a bag would be OK. The key consideration is if your activity would detract from the experience of others. As noted above, people do sketch in the parks. I have also seen them writing, working on laptops, and even taking photographs from time to time. (OK-- lots of photos.) I would imagine any elaborate set up for painting would be discouraged. But simple watercolor sketches might be OK.
Originally Posted By PirateJohn I have never brought a canvas, specifically, but I have brought gouache tubes and 16x20 bristol paper with a similar sized drawing board with no problems. Granted, this was a long time before Sept. 11 but I doubt the rules have changed.
