A. Any person using or participating in any activity within a park or park facility shall do so in accordance with the regulations of this chapter and all applicable laws, including fire and safety regulations and applicable provisions of this Code. Any person, group or organization holding a permit to conduct certain activities within a park or park facility shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and all applicable laws as though fully set forth in the permit.
B. Any person, group of organization violating park rules and regulations, applicable laws, or conditions of any permit shall be subject to the immediate revocation of park or park facility use privileges authorized by the permit, and any permit fees paid shall be nonrefundable.
C. The Department shall have the authority to revoke a park permit upon a finding of the violation of park rules and regulations, applicable laws, or conditions of any permit.
D. Any person, group or organization using a park or park facility shall be liable and responsible for paying for any damage to any person or property including, but not limited to, City property, arising out of or related to such use.
E. Any person, group or organization that wishes to use a park, park facility, or a portion thereof, on a repetitive basis, shall first obtain a permit or use agreement from the Department authorizing said use prior to occupying the park, park facility, or portion thereof, for said activities. Repetitive uses include, but are not limited to, athletic league, team or group sporting activities, including any games, practices, clinics, or other sport related events. No person, group or organization shall violate any conditions set forth in a use agreement or continue to conduct any activity or use for which a use agreement is required upon revocation of such use agreement.
F. Any person, group or organization that wishes to use a park, park facility, or a portion thereof to teach a class or conduct business shall first obtain a permit or use agreement from the Department authorizing said use prior to occupying the park, park facility, or portion thereof.
G. Use of a park or park facility for group activities or events shall not interfere with the public enjoyment of the park or park facility; detract from the health, safety, welfare or recreation of the general public; cause unusual or extraordinary expense to the City; nor draw crowds in excess of the capacity of the park or park facility or portion thereof.
H. The Department, in its discretion, may establish scheduling procedures, use regulations, and application processes for City parks and park facilities.
(Ord. No. 2024-002 § 1 (part))