Chapter 12R.04 RULES GENERALLY

The rules set forth in this chapter shall govern all persons using the parks and playgrounds within the city, and shall apply to all areas of such parks and playgrounds, unless otherwise specifically provided in the remaining chapters of this title.

(Res. No. 19 93-94 §2 (part))

12R.04.020 Definitions.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this chapter.

A. Alcoholic Beverages. For purposes of this chapter, the term “alcoholic beverages” shall include alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine or beer and which contains, ½ of 1% or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed or combined with other substances.

B. Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater. The term “Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater shall include all that area South of Sowilleno Avenue, North of Children’s Playground and East of California State University, Chico. Exhibit “A” entitled “Children’s Playground/Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “A”).

C. Bidwell Park. The term “Bidwell Park” shall specifically include Upper Bidwell Park, Middle Bidwell Park, and Lower Bidwell Park. Exhibit “B” entitled “Bidwell Park,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “B”).

D. Cedar Grove. The term “Cedar Grove” shall include an area of Lower Bidwell Park located from where the western portion of the World of Trees borders the adjacent residential area, south of South Park Drive, North of East 8th St and includes Cedar Grove Way and the gravel parking lot. Exhibit “C” entitled “Cedar Grove,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “C”).

E. Children’s Playground. The term “Children’s Playground” shall include all that area which is bounded on the north by Big Chico Creek, on the south by Shasta Way, on the east by The Esplanade and on the west by the Bidwell Presbyterian Church, excluding the Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater seating area. Exhibit “A” entitled “Children’s Playground/Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “A”).

F. City Plaza. The term “City Plaza” shall include all that area west of Main Street, east of Broadway Street, north of 5th Street and south of 4th Street. Exhibit “D” entitled “City Plaza,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “D”).

G. Depot Park. The term “Depot Park”shall include all that area west of the railroad, east of Cedar Street, north of 3rd Street and south of 5th Street. Exhibit “E” entitled “Depot Park,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “E”).

H. Five-Mile Recreation Area. The term “Five-Mile Recreation Area” shall include an area of Middle Bidwell Park located east of the diversion structure on both sides of the Big Chico Creek to the eastern edge of the south parking lot, including the north gravel parking lot off of Five Mile Way. Exhibit “F” entitled “Five-Mile Recreation Area,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “F”).

I. Greenway. The term “Greenway” shall include all areas adjoining Big Chico Creek, Little Chico Creek, Lindo Channel, Comanche Creek, Edgar Slough, Sycamore Creek, Dead Horse Slough or any other stream or watercourse which has been acquired or which is hereafter acquired by the city, either in fee title or by way of an easement which authorizes public use of the easement area. Exhibit “G” entitled “Greenways,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “G”).

J. Lower Bidwell Park. The term “Lower Bidwell Park” shall include all that area of Bidwell Park located from where the Esplanade bridge crosses the Big Chico Creek (the eastern end of both sides of Lost Park) all the way to Manzanita Avenue. The area also includes Lost Park, Annie’s Glen, Camellia Way, One-Mile Recreation Area and Cedar Grove. Exhibit “H” entitled “Lower Bidwell Park,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “H”).

K. Middle Bidwell Park. The term “Middle Bidwell Park” shall include all that area of Bidwell Park located east of Manzanita Avenue to the gate on Upper Park Road just east of Parking Area E and includes the Bidwell Golf Course, the Five-Mile Recreation Area and Hooker Oak Recreation Area. Exhibit “I” entitled “Middle Bidwell Park,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “I”).

L. One-Mile Recreation Area. The term “One-Mile Recreation Area”shall include an area of Lower Bidwell Park located east of Pine St to the eastern edge of the Caper Acres Playground The area also includes the Sycamore Pool, Campfire Council Ring and the Caper Acres Playground. Exhibit “J” entitled “One-Mile Recreation Area,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “J”).

M. Open Space. The term “Open Space” shall mean land that is maintained in a primarily natural state, or primarily without structures other than facilities in support of outdoor recreation.

N. Park. The term “Park" shall mean any area on public property designated in Chapter 12.04 of Title 12 of the Chico Municipal Code as a park, greenway, or open space, including, but not limited to, the playground areas, sitting areas, parking areas, landscape areas, planter strips, trails, paths, roadways, streams, and pools, within the boundaries of such park, greenway, or open space. Exhibit “K” entitled “Park,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “K”).

O. Upper Bidwell Park. The term “Upper Bidwell Park” shall include all that area of Bidwell Park located east of the Upper Park Road gate at parking Area E on the north side of Big Chico Creek to the eastern park boundary and on the south side of Big Chico Creek the area east of Bidwell Golf Course up to the eastern boundary, established by Highway 32. Exhibit “L” entitled “Upper Bidwell Park,” attached to this chapter and incorporated herein by this reference (Exhibit “L”).

(Res. No. 19 93-94 §2 (part)) (Res. No. 31-13 §5)

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