(A) TOWN PARK, includes not only the land itself, but recreational facilities and equipment, playgrounds, athletic facilities and equipment, spectator areas, greenways and walking trails, bodies of water used for sporting events, recreational activities, fitness or athletic training areas, picnic areas, shelters and parking areas, signage and all other areas, natural features, facilities and improvements associated with the park.
(B) The following acts are prohibited in all town parks:
(1) Marking, defacing, disfiguring, injuring, tampering with, displacing or removing any structure, equipment or facilities;
(2) Damaging, cutting or removing any tree, plant or flower;
(3) Depositing any trash or litter, except in receptacles placed for that purpose;
(4) Driving any motorized vehicle, except for motorized wheelchairs, except in areas paved for that purpose or parking areas designated for that purpose;
(5) Consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages, unless a special event permit has been issued;
(6) Entering, using or remaining within a park before 6:00 a.m. and remaining in a park after 10:00 p.m.;
(7) Entering, using or remaining within a park when it has been closed and a sign or other means of notice to that effect is posted;
(8) Disturbing or unreasonably interfering with another person who is using the park;
(9) Possessing or using fireworks or any other types of explosive device;
(10) Camping, except in areas specifically designated for that purpose;
(11) Dogs at large. Dogs must be under the control of their owners or other person accompanying the dog by means of a leash not exceeding six feet in length;
(12) Litter left by animals must be removed by the animal’s owner or other person accompanying the dog;
(13) Pets are prohibited in playground areas;
(14) Operating a bicycle or other wheeled device and failing to yield to pedestrians;
(15) Riding a skateboard; and
(16) Smoking, except in areas specifically designated for that purpose.
(Prior Code, § 96.01) (Ord. passed 8-8-2016) Penalty, see § 96.99