(A) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure the safety of people using the city parks. City parks exist to provide green space, recreational, social, and economic/commercial opportunities for people in the city area. This section shall apply to all park and recreation areas controlled by the city.
(B) Park rules and regulations.
(1) Park hours: dawn until dusk.
(2) City parks are not supervised. Use equipment and structures at the user’s own risk. The city is not responsible for accident or injury to persons or property resulting from the use of city parks.
(3) Be aware, some parks contain features that may be above some user’s abilities. Please use features within personal limits.
(4) The use of helmets, pads, and other protective equipment is strongly encouraged in skate, mountain bike, and other parks with skills features.
(5) It is expected that everyone who uses city parks will do so in a way that the natural resources, structures, installed equipment, and people are respected.
(6) To avoid damage to any trail, trail use is not allowed for 12 hours following rain.
(7) Gazebos and shelters for groups larger than 50 need to be reserved in advance. Special event permits are required for groups over 50.
(8) Activities for groups larger than 50 need to be cleared and reserved in advance. Special event permits are required for groups over 50.
(9) Certificates of insurance must be provided if additional electrical generation equipment, mechanical devices, or temporary electrical taps are to be used.
(10) Use of provided electrical service may be subject to an additional charge.
(11) No motorized vehicles will be permitted in the parks, with the exception of maintenance vehicles, emergency vehicles, and other vehicles authorized by permit only.
(12) No unauthorized modification of park structures and features.
(13) No littering.
(14) No profanity or disruptive behavior.
(15) Pets must be leashed.
(16) All pet owners are responsible for the proper disposal of pet waste.
(17) Damaged or unsafe equipment should be reported to City Hall.
(18) In the event of an emergency, call 911.
(19) Other rules deemed necessary for individual parks will be posted at the parks.
(Ord. 257, passed 11-10-2008)