(A) Animals.
(1) No person owning, being in custody of, or having control of any animal, whether wild, pet, or domestic, shall cause or allow the animal to roam or be at large in any portion of the park system.
(2) No person in custody of any animal shall permit the animal to enter any beach area whether leashed or otherwise.
(3) No person in custody or control of any pet shall allow the animal to disturb, harass, or interfere with any other park users on their property.
(B) Littering. No person shall deposit, drop, or abandon garbage, rubbish, offal, waste of any kind, or litter in or upon any waters or land within a park other than in a designated container.
(C) Loud and disturbing behavior. Engaging in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive, insulting, or indecent language, or engaging in any disorderly conduct or behavior tending to a breach of the public peace with or without music devices is prohibited.
(D) Motorized vehicles.
(1) No person, other than law enforcement officers or Cologne City employees, while engaged in official activities of the City of Cologne, shall drive or operate a motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, trail bike, mini-bike, amphibious vehicles, snowmobiles, and similar devices in any portion of the system except on roads or trails specifically designated for the travel.
(2) No person shall park any motorized vehicle in any place in the park system, including parking lots, between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
(3) No person other than persons authorized shall operate a motor vehicle in any park or driveway at a speed in excess of ten mph.
(E) Alcohol consumption. No person shall transport, possess, offer for sale, or consume any alcoholic beverages in any portion of the park system except under the conditions set forth below.
(1) At certain specifically designated recreation centers, the sale of alcoholic beverages may be permitted under the strict regulation and control of the City Council. Sales of alcoholic beverages shall be made only in individual drinks (not in original packages or otherwise in bulk) and shall be served for consumption on the immediate premises of the concession. Only beer and wine may be possessed, consumed, or served within park boundaries.
(2) No person shall enter a city park while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
(F) Controlled substance. No person shall use, possess, or sell any controlled substance in violation of state statutes.
(G) Fires.
(1) No person shall start or maintain a fire in any portion of the park system except small recreational fires in the fireplaces, fire rings, and grills provided for that purpose in the areas specifically designated for the use. Private grills may be used in designated areas, provided that all ashes and residue therefrom be disposed of in containers provided for the disposal.
(2) Any person who starts or maintains a fire in any authorized area shall exercise continuous supervision from the time the fire is kindled until it is extinguished. If a fire shall cause damage or constitute a threat to site vegetation and resources, the City Council may, in its discretion, prohibit fires for limited periods at any location for any purpose when it is necessary for the continued protection of the park property and resources.
(H) Soliciting.
(1) No person shall distribute or disseminate leaflets, pamphlets, or other printed material, or use any mechanical or electrical device in a park for soliciting or advertising, except upon prior written consent of the Council.
(2) No person shall carry on or conduct any business or service within a park without the prior written approval of the Council.
(I) Tennis rules.
(1) No street shoes shall be permitted on the tennis courts. Tennis shoes and very soft-soled shoes are only allowed for protection of the court surface.
(2) Playing tennis is the only activity permitted on the courts.
(3) Tennis court usage is restricted to 45 minutes when others are waiting.
(4) Tennis court gates shall be closed at all times.
(5) No music devices (e.g., boom boxes) are permitted on or at courtside.
(6) No bicycles, skates, skateboards, or other types of equipment are allowed on the courts.
(7) No pets are allowed on the courts.
(8) Hours of court use are from 6:00 a.m. to 10:10 p.m.
(J) Defacing. No defacing of any structure or other type of improvement to any portion of a city park shall be allowed. Violation of this division (J) is a misdemeanor.
(Ord. 121, passed 5-2-1988) Penalty, see § 93.99