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§ 95.17 HOURS OPEN TO PUBLIC.
   (A)   The parks and playgrounds shall be open daily to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. of any one day, except the Tom Noonan Tot Lot located on Bon Jan which shall open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. of any one day; and it shall be unlawful for any person, or persons (other than city personnel conducting city business therein), to occupy or be present in a park during any hours in which the park is not open to the public.
   (B)   Any section, or part of the park, may be declared closed to the public by the Mayor at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular intervals.
(1992 Code, § 97.17) (Ord. 24-83, passed 10-27-1983; Ord. 15-94, passed 5-19-1994) Penalty, see § 95.99
§ 95.18 AMUSEMENTS FOR GAIN; CONSENT REQUIRED.
   No amusement for gain or for which a charge is made can be conducted in a park without the consent of the governing body of the park, and such amusement must be conducted in accordance with any ordinance pertaining thereto.
(1992 Code, § 97.18) (Ord. 24-83, passed 10-27-1983) Penalty, see § 95.99
§ 95.19 ASSEMBLAGES FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; PERMIT.
   (A)   No person shall engage in, participate in, aid, form or organize any planned or organized gathering of a group of persons which may reasonably be expected to result in the gathering of a group of persons upon any park or other public grounds, in such numbers or in such manner so as to hinder or obstruct unreasonably the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles thereon, or the free access to the entrance to any park unless a permit has been obtained from the Mayor, and unless such permit is carried by the person heading or leading such activity; however, the provisions hereof shall not apply to student’s work when constituting a part of their educational activities and under the immediate direction and supervision of the proper school authorities, nor to any governmental agency within the scope of its functions.
   (B)   Applications for a park permit shall be filed with the Mayor not less than five days nor more than 90 days before the date on which it is proposed to conduct any such activity. Such application shall be sworn to and shall state:
      (1)   The name of the person or organization wishing to conduct such activity;
      (2)   If the activity is proposed to be conducted for, on behalf of, or by an organization, the name, address and telephone number of the headquarters or the organization, and of the authorized and responsible head of such organization;
      (3)   The name, address and telephone number of the person who will be chairperson of such activity and who will be responsible for its conduct;
      (4)   The name, address and telephone number of the person who, or organization to whom the permit is desired to be issued;
      (5)   The date when such activity is to be conducted;
      (6)   The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired;
      (7)   An estimate of the anticipated attendance; and
      (8)   The hour when such activity will start and terminate.
   (C)   The Mayor shall grant and issue such park permit 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 or 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 such activity will not require the diversion of so great a number of police officers of the city to properly police such activity and the areas contiguous thereto, as to prevent normal police protection to the city;
      (5)   The conduct of such activity will not substantially interrupt the safe and orderly movement of traffic;
      (6)   The conduct of such activity is not reasonably likely to cause injury to persons or property, incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct; and
      (7)   Such activity is not to be held for the sole purpose of advertising any product, goods or event, and is not designed to be held purely for private profit.
   (D)   Each park permit shall state the following:
      (1)   Date of such activity;
      (2)   Park or portion thereof to be used; and
      (3)   Hour when such activity will start and terminate.
   (E)   The Mayor shall act upon the application for a park permit within 13 days after the filing of same.
(1992 Code, § 97.19) (Ord. 24-83, passed 10-27-1983; Ord. 15-94, passed 5-19-1994) Penalty, see § 95.99
§ 95.20 PICNICS OR LUNCH.
   (A)   No person in a park shall picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate the activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end.
   (B)   No person in a park shall use any portion of the public areas or of any of the buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other persons, nor shall any person use such area and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
(1992 Code, § 97.20) (Ord. 24-83, passed 10-27-1983; Ord. 15-94, passed 5-19-1994) Penalty, see § 95.99
§ 95.21 KEEPING AREAS AND GROUNDS IN NEAT AND SANITARY CONDITION.
   Each person, firm or corporation using the public parks and grounds shall clean up all debris, extinguish all fires when such fires are permitted, and leave the premises in good order, and the facilities in a neat and sanitary condition.
(1992 Code, § 97.21) (Ord. 24-83, passed 10-27-1983) Penalty, see § 95.99
§ 95.22 CERTAIN ACTS PROHIBITED.
   It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation using such parks to either perform or permit to be performed, any of the following acts:
   (A)   Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace or remove, any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, paving or paving material; water lines or other public utilities or parts or appurtenances thereof; signs, notices or placards whether temporary or permanent; monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary markings; or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal;
   (B)   Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters of any fountain, 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;
   (C)   Bring in or dump, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or refuse or other trash. 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 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;
   (D)   Disturb the peace, or use any profane, obscene or blasphemous language;
   (E)   Endanger the safety of any person by any conduct or act;
   (F)   Commit any assault, battery or engage in fighting;
   (G)   Be under the influence of alcoholic liquor in any park;
   (H)   Violate any rule for the use of the park, made or approved by the Recreation Commissioners;
   (I)   Prevent any person from using any park, or any of its facilities, or interfere with such use in compliance with this chapter and the rules applicable to such use; or
   (J)   Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to any park, except in such waters and in compliance with such regulations as are herein set forth or may be hereafter adopted.
(1992 Code, § 97.23) (Ord. 24-83, passed 10-27-1983) Penalty, see § 95.99
§ 95.23 CERTAIN ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED.
   The following activities shall be restricted as set forth.
   (A)   It shall be unlawful to engage in special activities including flying model airplanes, golf practice, ice skating, games and picnics except at locations specifically designated for such activities by the Recreation Commission. Specific areas may be reserved for use (for above stated prohibited activities) by groups at specified times.
   (B)   It shall be unlawful to drive or park any automobile except on a street, driveway or parking lot in any park; or to park or leave any such vehicle in any place other than one established for public parking.
   (C)   It shall be unlawful to bring any dangerous animal into any park, and it shall be unlawful to permit any dog to be in any park unless such dog is on a leash not more than six feet long.
   (D)   It shall be unlawful for any person other than employees and officials of this park district acting on behalf of this district, to vend, sell, peddle or offer for sale any commodity or article within any park.
   (E)   It shall be unlawful for anyone to paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement or inscription whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent to a park. These provisions shall not apply to any properly authorized government official in pursuit of any official duty.
(1992 Code, § 97.24) (Ord. 24-83, passed 10-27-1983) Penalty, see § 95.99
§ 95.24 WINTER ICE SKATING PROGRAM.
   The Mayor or the Parks, Playground and Recreation Commission may conduct or permit a winter ice skating program in or on the area generally used for basketball.
(1992 Code, § 97.25) (Ord. 15-94, passed 5-19-1994)
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