For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FOOT PATH
or
TRAIL.
Any path or trail maintained for pedestrians.
MAYOR.
The Mayor of the city, having jurisdiction of parks, park streets and all other property under his or her control by virtue of the provisions of City Charter § 24.
OWNER.
Any person owning, operating or having the use or control of a vehicle, animal or other property under a lease or otherwise.
PARK.
Unless specifically limited, means and includes all parks, parkways, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts and other recreation areas, places, squares, circles, spurs, open places, boulevards, waters and lands under water, and also entrances and approaches thereto and bridges, in, leading to or connecting such park or parks, or parts thereof, under the jurisdiction of the Mayor and such other rights and appurtenances as the Mayor shall utilize, whether the same be now or hereafter owned or acquired by the city in fee or otherwise.
PARK GUARDS (WATCHMEN).
Any person designated by the Mayor to enforce the rules and regulations of the park and govern conduct in the park.
PARK STREET.
Street, avenue, boulevard or other highway under the jurisdiction of the Mayor and all streets bordering a park to the full width thereof.
PERMIT.
Any written authorization issued by or under the authority of the Mayor for a specified park privilege permitting the performance of a specified act or acts in any park.
PERSON.
Any natural person, corporation, society, organization of persons, company association, joint stock association, firm or copartnership.
PLAYGROUND AREA.
Any area designated as a playground and includes all territory under the jurisdiction of the Mayor adjacent to and within 12 feet thereof.
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR.
Any person designated by the Mayor to supervise recreation facilities.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Any rule or regulation of the Mayor established pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 3759, passed 7-14-1942)