CHAPTER 99: PARKS AND RECREATION
Section
General Provisions
   99.01   Definitions
   99.02   Adoption of state law
   99.03   Construction and jurisdiction of chapter
   99.04   Recovery Action Plan
Rules and Regulations
   99.20   Closing time
   99.21   Injuring public property prohibited
   99.22   Preservation of natural features
   99.23   Pollution of waters
   99.24   Littering prohibited
   99.25   Disorderly conduct
   99.26   Alcoholic beverages
   99.27   Gambling
   99.28   Possessing or discharging firearms or fireworks
   99.29   Advertising
   99.30   Landing of planes, balloons and the like
   99.31   Animals
   99.32   Fishing
   99.33   Bathing
   99.34   Boating; repairing or storing boats
   99.35   Camping
   99.36   Games and sports
   99.37   Picnics
   99.38   Fires
   99.39   Construction work
   99.40   Expectorating
   99.41   Peddlers and vendors prohibited
   99.42   Priority of park use for Hammond residents
   99.43   Currently registered sex offenders in city parks
Park Traffic Rules
   99.60   Obedience required
   99.61   Restricted vehicles
   99.62   Speed limit
   99.63   U-turns
   99.64   Reckless driving
   99.65   Parking prohibited
   99.66   Restricted areas
   99.67   Obstructing traffic
   99.68   Driving off pavement
   99.69   Vehicle equipment
   99.70   Towing vehicles
   99.71   Objects projecting from vehicles
   99.72   Working on vehicles
   99.73   Driving lessons prohibited
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 99.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   BATHING AREA. Any area maintained for the use of bathers, including, but not limited to water area and land under water adjacent to the bathing beaches on Lake Michigan, Wolf Lake, rivers, swimming pools or any other area maintained or used for bathing areas which is under the jurisdiction of the Board of Park Commissioners.
   BICYCLE PATH. Any path, road or trail maintained for persons riding bicycles.
   BOARD. The Board of Park Commissioners.
   BRIDLE PATH. Any path or road maintained for persons riding on horseback.
   DEPARTMENT OF PARKS or PARK DEPART- MENT. The DEPARTMENT OF PARKS of the city or any department of the city that may be under the jurisdiction of the Board of Park Commissioners.
   FOOT PATH or TRAIL. Any path or trail maintained for pedestrians.
   OWNER. Any person owning, operating or having the use or control of a vehicle, animal, thing or other property under a lease or otherwise.
   PARK. All parks, parkways, play-grounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, boardwalks, parking areas and other recreation areas, museums, zoological and botanical gardens, places, squares, circles, spurs, open places, boulevards, roads, waters and lands under water, and also entrances and approaches thereto, unless specifically limited, also docks and piers, channels and bridges in, leading to or connecting the park or parts thereof, which are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Park Commissioners and any other rights and appurtenances as the Board shall utilize whether the same be owned or acquired by the city in fee or otherwise, including all land under and space above the surface of the ground.
   PARK DEPARTMENT. See DEPARTMENT OF PARKS.
   PARK STREET. All street property in the park for the full width thereof.
   PARKWAY. Only those areas as may lie within or between 2 public streets.
   PERMIT. Any written authorization issued by or under the authority of the Board of Park Commissioners for a specified park privilege, activity or event or permitting the performance of a specified act in any park or park street.
   PLAYGROUND AREA. Any area maintained or designated as a playground, and including all territory under the jurisdiction of the Board of Park Commissioners.
   POLICE OFFICER. Any member of the Police Department of the city or police officer assigned to the Board of Park Commissioners or appointed by the Board as a park police officer or any other city employee sworn in as a peace officer by the city or the Board, pursuant to law.
   RULES AND REGULATIONS. Any rule or regulation of the Board of Park Commissioners.
   SAFETY ZONE. Any space within any park or park street so designated by appropriate signs as a safety zone.
   SERVICE ROAD. Any park street adjacent to the main roadway of a parkway.
   TRAIL. See FOOT PATH.
   UNNECESSARY STOPPING. Bringing a vehicle to a complete stop on a road in a park other than at a parking place or other than in conformity with traffic regulations or other than because of an emergency.
(Prior Code, § 99.01)
§ 99.02 ADOPTION OF STATE LAW.
   It is the intent and purpose of this section to adopt all of the existing acts of the legislature of the state concerning the Department of Public Parks in certain cities, in accordance with authority conferred by I.C. 36-10-4-1 et seq.
(Prior Code, § 99.02)
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