The Park Board shall make and enforce whatever rules and regulations it deems necessary for the proper use of each of the City's parks. However, the following regulations shall be in effect for all City parks and any violation thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00):
No person or persons shall:
1. Permit dogs, cats or other animals on the premises, nor allow animals to enter fenced-in areas, except for special functions, as authorized by the Director Of Maintenance Services.
2. Carry or discharge firearms, fireworks, bows and arrows or slingshots, unless duly authorized by City officials.
3. Cut, mark, break, climb upon, or in any way injure or deface trees, shrubs, plants, buildings, fences, bridges or other structures or property on the premises.
4. Remove from the premises sod, trees or plants, or other movable property, or to pick flowers of any kind on any such premises.
5. Race with horses, bicycles, automobiles, minibikes, motorcycles, or other vehicles, boats or animals; or drive or ride on drives on any such premises at more than fifteen (15) miles per hour, except in Northeast Park where said speed limit shall be ten (10) miles per hour, or unless otherwise posted.
6. Sell, be in possession, or be under the influence of any intoxicating beverages, hallucinogenic drugs or cannabis. The Park Board and City Council may authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages in a park or parks. Consumption of alcohol in a park must be limited to alcohol purchased from a vendor licensed to sell alcohol in the park by the City with a valid liquor license authorizing such sale.
7. Lie or sleep on tables or benches on the premises.
8. Distribute circulars or advertisements, or post notices, bills or other paper upon any structures or trees on any such premises, or to advertise by any other means.
9. Take any bird eggs or bird nests, fish in the lagoons, unless permitted at such times as designated by the Director of Maintenance Services or other authorities; or kill, or disturb any waterfowl, birds or wildlife.
10. Light any fires on the property, other than established fireplaces.
11. Drive or park any motorized vehicles other than on a roadway or parking area.
12. Ride a bicycle in any playground area.
13. Be on the premises, unless otherwise designated or authorized, and under proper supervision, between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o'clock (7:00) A.M., unless as otherwise posted. The enclosed playground areas shall be opened and closed at the discretion of the Director of Maintenance Services and any person being found within such closed areas shall be in violation of this Chapter.
The bicycle path and walkway shall be closed to all persons before the hour of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and after the hour of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
14. Be permitted to bring into or upon park and recreational properties refuse of any kind, including undesirable plant life or discarded appliances.
15. Enter any area or portion of any area designated as restricted by signs or notices without the consent of the director of maintenance services.
16. Be allowed to display language or conduct deemed disorderly, nor engage in acts of vandalism.
17. Sell or offer to sell to any person, food, refreshments, or be a vendor of any salable products without the approval by written permit, and by contractual agreement with the park recreation board or its authorized agents.
18. Play or participate in a baseball or softball game, except in those areas designated as ball diamonds.
19. Play radio or recording devices in a loud manner so as to disturb or annoy other patrons of a city park. (Ord. 78-15, 4-17-1978; Ord. 93-52, 10-18-1993; Ord. 99-10, 3-15-1999; Ord. 05-31, 10-17-2005; Ord. 23-06, 3-20-2023)