(a) Purpose and Definition. In order to protect the parks, parkways, recreational facilities and conservancy areas within the Village of Edgar from injury, damage or desecration, these regulations are enacted. The term "park" as hereinafter used in this Chapter shall include all grounds, structures and watercourses which are or may be located within any area dedicated to the public use as a park, parkway, recreation facility, play ground, recreational area, river/lake access sites, swimming pool or conservancy area in the Village or under the administration of the Village Board and Park Commission, or recreational parks within a mobile home park.
(b) Parks Management. The Public Works Department shall be responsible for day-to-day operation of Village parks in accordance with policies established by the Village Board and Parks Commission, as administered by the Village Administrator.
(c) Specific Regulations.
(1) Littering Prohibited.
a. No person shall litter, dump or deposit any rubbish, refuse, earth or other material in any park. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous to any park, or left anywhere on the grounds thereof, but shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided. Where receptacles are not so provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere.
b. No person shall throw, discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, public swimming pool, pond, lake, stream, bay or other body of water in or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream, storm sewer, or drain flowing into such waters, any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
(2) Sound Devices.
No person shall operate or play any amplifying system unless specific authority is first obtained from the Chief of Police.
(3) Bill Posting.
No person shall post, paste, fasten, paint or attach any placard, bill, notice, sign or advertising matter upon any structure, tree or other natural object in any park, except park regulations and other signs authorized by the Village Board and Park Commission.
(4) Throwing Stones and Missiles Prohibited.
No person shall throw stones or other missiles which may cause harm in or into any park.
(5) Removal of Park Equipment Prohibited.
No person shall remove benches, seats, tables or other park equipment from any park, unless specifically authorized by the Park Commission or designee.
(6) Trapping.
"Trapping" when used in this Section includes the taking, or the attempting to take, of any wild animal by means of setting or operating any device, mechanism or contraption that is designated, built or made to close upon, hold fast or otherwise capture a wild animal or animals; live traps on a person's property are excluded. The trapping of wild animals is hereby prohibited in Village parks, except municipal trapping authorized by the Village Board.
(7) Making of Fires.
No person shall start, tend or maintain a fire except in personal grills or designated fireplaces. Personal grills shall be used only in designated picnic areas. The use of personal grills is permitted provided lawns and vegetation are not endangered. Unburned fuel and ashes shall be disposed of in such a manner as to prevent fire or damage to any park property. Control of the fire and the smoke will be the responsibility of the person using such a fire.
(8) Protection of Park Property and Wild Animals.
a. No person shall kill, injure or disturb or attempt to injure or disturb waterfowl, birds or animals, wild or domestic, within any park, except as permitted by this Chapter. No person shall climb any tree or remove flowers or fruit, wild or culti- vated, or break, cut down, trample upon, remove or in any manner injure, deface, write upon or ill use any tree, shrub, flower, flower bed, turf, soil, sand, fountain, fireplace, monument, railing, waterline improvement, ornament, building, structure, apparatus, bench, table, official notice, sign or other property within any park.
b. No person shall deface, by throwing stones, pebbles or other debris at any of the toilets, bubblers or other sanitary facilities located in any Village park; or to deface by drawing with crayon, chalk, paint, or anything else on any of the buildings or equipment at any Village park; or to deface the equipment by means of a sharp instrument.
(9) Motorized Vehicles.
Except for authorized maintenance vehicles, no person shall operate an unlicensed or licensed motorized vehicle, including all-terrain vehicles, outside of areas specifically designated as parking areas or areas where the operation of such vehicles is specifically permitted. Motor vehicles are restricted to the roads and drives and parking areas. No motor vehicles of any nature may be used on the seeded areas except vehicles which have Village Board or Park Commission authorization for shows, rides or exhibits and then only for the purpose of loading and unloading. No vehicle maintenance or car washing is permitted in any Village park.
(10) Snowmobiles.
Snowmobiles shall not be operated in Village parks except in designated use or trail areas.
(11) Speed Limit.
No person shall operate any vehicle in a Village park in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour unless otherwise posted.
(12) Glass Beverage Bottles in Parks Prohibited.
No individual shall possess or consume any beverage in a glass bottle or glass container in any Village park.
(13) Reckless Driving in Parks Prohibited.
No person shall operate a motor vehicle in a reckless manner in any of the public parks of the Village of Edgar.
(14) Parking in Parks.
No person shall park any motor vehicle in any park in the Village except in a designated parking area. The overnight parking of vehicles is prohibited.
(15) Horse and Carriages.
No person shall ride a horse or drive a horse-driven vehicle in any park, or lead a horse into a park, except on roads or designated bridle paths, except when approval of the Village Administrator is first obtained. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a horse or drive a horse-driven vehicle in a careless, negligent or reckless manner which may endanger the safety and well-being of others. Horseback riding shall be allowed only during the daylight hours. No person shall ride a horse which cannot be held under such control that it may be easily turned or stopped. Horses shall not be left unbridled or unattended. Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way when crossing a bridle path, and whenever people are visible within three hundred (300) feet horses shall be ridden at a slow gait.
(16) Removing Tree Protectors.
No person shall remove any device for the protection of trees or shrubs in a Village park or recreation area.
(17) Golfing and Sporting Activities.
No golfing or practicing golf in Village parks or recreation areas shall be allowed except with the use of a whiffle ball. All sporting activities must be held in areas so designated for that purpose.
(18) Arrows.
No person shall use or shoot any bow and arrow in any Village park.
(19) Fees and Charges.
The Village Board shall establish such fees as deemed necessary for use of any park facility, shelter or recreational area. It shall be unlawful to use such areas without payment of such fee or charge when required.
(20) Firearms; Hunting.
Discharging of any air gun, sling shot, explosive, firearm or weapon of any kind is prohibited in all Village parks.
(21) Fish Cleaning
. Cleaning of fish in shelters, toilet facilities or picnic areas is prohibited in all Villag parks.
(22) Controlled Substances.
Possessing, using or dispensing of a controlled substance in violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and Village ordinances is prohibited in all Village parks.
(23) Vendors Restricted.
No person shall sell, vend or give away any article of merchandise whatever, without a written permit from the Village Board or designee. No person shall expose or offer for sale any article or thing nor station or place any stand, cart, or vehicle for the transportation, sale or display of any such article or thing, excepting regularly authorized concessionaires acting by and under the authority and regulation of the Village Board unless special permission is granted by the Village Board during a special event.
(25) Disorderly Conduct.
No person shall engage in violent, abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or other disorderly conduct under circumstances in which such conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance, endangers other persons or property, or interferes with the use of the park by others.
(26) Skates.
No skateboards, inline skates or roller skis will be permitted a Village park at any time, except in designated areas.
(27) Restrooms and Washrooms.
No person shall fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms and washrooms in a neat and sanitary condition.
(28) Misuse of Equipment.
Jumping, standing or misuse will not be permitted on any bench, bleachers or picnic tables; any misuse or use with intent to do damage will be considered vandalism and may result in dismissal from the park.
(29) Loitering on Equipment Preventing Use.
No loitering is permitted on playground equipment so as to disrupt use by persons waiting to use such equipment.
(30) Responsibility for Equipment Damage.
Any person or persons causing any damage to property in the Village park shall be punished and/or fined under the appropriate ordinance and be required to make full and complete restitution.
(31) Tent Stakes.
No person shall pound or drive into the ground any metal, plastic or wooden stake, except for the Village and nonprofit organizations. The Village Administrator shall be notified one (1) business day prior to staking.
(32) Satellite Toilets; Dumpsters.
It will be the obligation of civic organizations or other major park users to provide satellite toilets and extra garbage dumpsters during the time of celebrations or special events if so directed by Village officials.
(33) Waste Disposal Restrictions.
No person shall dispose of any garbage, bottles, tin cans or any other solid waste material, including demolition material, in any Village park where the waste is generated from outside of the Village park property.
(34) Bicycle Restrictions.
No person shall ride a bicycle or skateboard or rollerblade in a reckless manner or ride in and around any bleacher area or shelter house areas. All bicycles will be properly parked when unattended. No bicycles are permitted in any park building whether ridden or parked there for any reason.
(35) Picnic Areas.
No person in a park shall leave a picnic area before a fire in the said picnic area is completely extinguished and before all trash, garbage and other refuse in the said picnic area is placed in the disposal receptacles provided for that purpose.
(36) Bathing and Swimming.
No person in a park shall swim, bathe, or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to any park, except in such waters and at such places as are provided therefor, and in compliance with such regulations as are herein set forth or may be hereafter adopted.
(37) Utility Installation and Construction.
Any private construction which may in any manner encroach upon or affect the parks and parkways shall be under the direction and juridiction of the Village Board and no such installation, repair or construction shall commence without the written permission from the Village Board. All public works, including construction and installation of power lines, hydrants, sewers and the like shall be commenced only after notice to the Village Board of the Village's intention to do so. Where practicable, such construction and installation shall be performed pursuant to recommendations by the Village Board.
(d) Pets and Animals.
(1) Regulation of Animals In Public Grounds and Facilities.
Except as further restricted by this Subsection, dogs and other animals are not permitted to run at large in any Village parks, except dogs and other pets are allowed on Village pedestrian/biking roads/trails and in other park areas where they will not interfere with the use of parks and recreation areas by other persons, provided that such animal be kept on a leash not more than eight (8) feet in length and be under control at all times. Further, an owner or person having control of any dog or other animal shall not permit said dog or animal to enter into or be upon any specialized use area, such as, but not limited to, a playing field, spectator area, picnic area, park building/shelter or be present during special events/festivals. Dog and animal owners shall at all times be responsible for collecting and properly disposing of animal waste pursuant to Village ordinances.
(2) Exception.
Guide or service dogs, as defined in federal or state law, or any other animal specially trained to guide a person with disabilities are permitted in any Village park. Also excepted is any canine assisting law enforcement personnel in their duties.