Section
General Provisions
95.01 Location of parks
95.02 Hours of operation
95.03 Permit required for certain activities
95.04 Application for permit
Conduct in Parks
95.30 Picnics
95.31 Alcoholic beverages
95.32 Glass bottles or containers
95.33 Users to leave premises in good clean condition
95.34 Certain activities limited to designated areas
95.35 Motor vehicles
95.36 Animals
95.37 Peddling
95.38 Posting advertisements
95.39 Reserved
95.40 Prohibited conduct
Park Board
95.55 Establishment of Board of Park Commissioners; appointment of members; duties
95.98 Civil offense
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The location of recreation parks owned or operated by the city are as follows:
(A) Gil Lynn Park - A city owned park roughly six acres in size located south of the flood levee between Berry Avenue and Greendevil Lane.
(B) Clark Street Park - A city owned park roughly 67 acres in size located at the intersection of Clark Street and 4th Avenue and continuing east of the floodwall on 4th Avenue to Mary Ingles Highway.
(C) Sargeant Park - A city owned park roughly 16.3 acres in size located on Covert Run Pike just east of 853 and 856 Covert Run Pike between the cities of Bellevue and Fort Thomas.
(D) Vine Street Park - A city owned park roughly 0.18 acres in size located on the north side of the 300 block intersection of Vine Street and Fourth Avenue.
(E) Jamestown Pike Park - A city owned park roughly 4.08 acres in size located on Dayton Pike between 706 Boone Street and 110 Dayton Pike.
(Ord. 2017-17, passed 11-7-17)
(A) The city parks shall be opened daily to the public during hours established by the Mayor and posted in the park.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons, other than city personnel conducting business or persons given specific permission by the city, to occupy or be present in the parks during any hours in which the parks are not open to the public.
(Ord. 710.06, passed 5-18-82; Am. Ord. 2017-17, passed 11-7-17) Penalty, see § 95.98
(A) Whenever any group, association, or organization desires to use the park facilities for a particular purpose, such as for sports events, picnics, or theatrical or entertainment performances, a representative of the group, association, or organization shall first obtain a permit from the city. The city shall adopt an application form to be used for such situations.
(B) Upon application, a permit shall be granted if it appears that the group, association, or organization will not interfere with the general use of the park by the public and if the group, association, or organization meets all other conditions contained in the application. The application may contain a requirement for an indemnity bond or insurance coverage to protect the city from liability of any kind or character and to protect city property from damage.
(C) These provisions shall not apply to students’ work when constituting a part of their educational activities and under the supervision and immediate direction of the proper school authorities, nor to any governmental agency within the scope of its functions.
(Ord. 710.06, passed 5-18-82; Am. Ord. 2017-17, passed 11-7-17) Penalty, see § 95.98
(A) Any person, firm, or corporation seeking a permit for the use of any of the park facilities shall submit an application to the City Clerk/Treasurer. The permit shall be issued if:
(1) The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park;
(2) The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety, and recreation;
(3) The facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day and hour required in the application;
(4) The conduct of the activity will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of traffic;
(5) The conduct of the activity will not require the diversion of so great a number of city police officers to properly police the activity and the areas contiguous thereto, as to prevent normal police protection to the rest of the city; and
(6) The conduct of the activity is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or property, incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct.
(B) The city, through the Mayor, shall act upon the application for a park permit within 30 days after the filing thereof.
(Ord. 710.06, passed 5-18-82) Penalty, see § 95.98
(Am. Ord. 2017-17, passed 11-7-17) Penalty, see § 95.98
CONDUCT IN PARKS
Loading...