CHAPTER 46
PARK REGULATIONS

46.01 Purpose	46.10 Picnic Areas and Use
46.02 Definitions	46.11 Behavior
46.03 Park Hours	46.12 Vending and Peddling
46.04 Park Shelter	46.13 Park Operating Policy
46.05 Use of Drives Required	46.14 Enforcement
46.06 Fires	46.15 Special Permits
46.07 Waste Material and Littering	46.16 Extensions or Restrictions
46.08 Park Property	46.17 Fines
46.09 Traffic

 

46.01 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate the enjoyment of park facilities by the general public by establishing rules and regulations governing the use of park facilities.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12)

46.02 DEFINITIONS.

   The following terms, phrases, words, and their derivations have the meanings given herein.

   1.   “Park” is a park, reservation, playground, recreation center, or any other area in the City, owned or used by the City, and devoted to active or passive recreation.

   2.   “Vehicle” is any wheeled conveyance, whether motor powered, animal drawn, or self-propelled. The term includes any trailer in tow of any size, kind, or description. Exception is made for baby carriages and vehicles in the service of the City park.

46.03 PARK HOURS.

   No person shall enter or remain within public park or City recreational facility between the hours of 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless special permission shall have been given by the City Council for such person or group of persons to remain there.

46.04 PARK SHELTER.

   The shelter house located at 649 N. 44th Street, may be reserved for meetings, gatherings, and organized events, upon receipt of a reservation and payment of a fee. Such assemblages shall be conducted in a lawful and orderly manner. The rental fees for the use of this facility are established by resolution of the Council.

46.05 USE OF DRIVES REQUIRED.

   No person shall drive any car, cycle or other vehicle, or ride or lead any horse, in any portion of a park except upon the established drives or roadways therein or such other places as may be officially designated by the City.