A. Parking: It shall be unlawful for any person to park or own any vehicle found to be parked in violation of posted parking restrictions within Ada County parks and waterways property. It shall also be unlawful for any person to park or own any vehicle found to be parked in any area blocking an emergency exit, fire lane, or access point to a public parking area and/or public parking space.
B. Prohibited Activities In Parking Lots: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate go-carts, remote controlled airplanes, windsurfing boards, or engage in in-line hockey, or driver's training within Ada County parks and waterways' parking lots.
C. Motor Vehicle Code: The provisions of title 49, chapters 6, 7 and 8, Idaho Code, shall be applicable to motor vehicles in any area officially designated Ada County parks and waterways property.
D. Speed Limit: The speed limit within Ada County parks and waterways property shall be ten (10) miles per hour unless a different speed is specifically posted.
E. Control Of Speed Greenbelt: No personal shall travel upon the Greenbelt at a speed greater than, or in a manner that is not, reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. Violation of this provision is an infraction. However, if such travel also endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property, then violation is a misdemeanor.
F. Motorized Vehicles: All motorized and off road vehicles must stay on authorized established roadways. No motorized vehicles shall be permitted on any sidewalk, bike path, trail or area designated for use by pedestrians, bicyclists, and other wheeled activities moved solely by human or animal power. Law enforcement personnel, emergency service providers, Ada County employees in the course of their employment, others the Director authorizes, persons operating a wheelchair, or electric wheelchair, E-bike operators, and persons with a bona fide handicap that require an electric personal assistive mobility device are exempt from this regulation.
G. E-Bikes: E-bikes are prohibited on the foothill trails. E-bikes are permitted on the Greenbelt.
H. Overnight Camping And Parking: Overnight camping and parking is prohibited on Ada County parks and waterways property except as the Board or the Director permit.
I. Violation: Violation(s) of this section is an infraction and each violation is punishable by a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine. Further, any vehicle found parked in violation of this chapter may be cited and/or removed at the owner or operator's expense. The owner or operator may also be liable for all other reasonable storage expenses that the company removing the vehicle may charge.
(Ord. 844, 7-21-2015; amd. Ord. 882, 4-17-2018; Ord. 974, 8-13-2024)