539.08 RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.

   (a)   No person or entity, with the exception of the Canton Park Commission, shall administer a formal, organized recreational program or activity in any park of the City without the approval of the Canton Joint Recreation District.

   (b)   Golf. No person shall practice the game of golf in or upon any public park without permission from the Director. This provision does not apply where supervised recreational activities approved or administered by the Canton Joint Recreation District and/or the Canton Park Commission are held.

   (c)   Swimming or Wading. Persons may swim, wade, or otherwise enter the waters of the park at their own risk. This provision shall not apply to man-made water features or fountains throughout the park. Swimming, wading or any other entry into these areas with the exception of park personnel is strictly prohibited. Persons violating this section are subject to suspension and will be held fiscally responsible for any damages to these areas caused by their action.

   (d)   Fishing. 

      (1)   Fishing shall be permitted from locations under the jurisdiction of the Parks. Any person who engages in fishing shall obey all posted guidelines, and comply with all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations.

      (2)   The use of lead fishing weights in waters under the jurisdiction of the Parks shall be a violation of these rules.

      (3)   Failure to remove fishing line fragments and hooks from land and waters under the jurisdiction of the Parks shall be a violation of these rules.

      (4)   All fish caught in fresh water areas shall be immediately released.

      (5)   The use of traps to catch fish and/or crustaceans in areas under the jurisdiction of the Department shall be prohibited .

   (e)   Ice Skating. No person shall walk, skate, or otherwise be on the ice of the waters of the park. Except in areas designated for the purpose and subject to the determinations by the Canton Joint Recreation District that the area is ready for such use.

   (f)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor and is subject to suspension from the parks.
(Ord. 59-2016. Passed 4-4-16.)