(A) Except in accord with a specific written permit provision, no person shall remain, stay, or loiter in any park between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Parking at any park shall be in accordance with § 71.11.
(B) The City Manager may designate extended park hours for any park when the City Manager determines that such extension of hours is consistent with sound use of park resources, will enhance recreational activities in the city, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. The prohibitions contained in subsection (A) of this section shall not apply to any person present in a park during extended park hours designated pursuant to this subsection.
(C) Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, the Police Chief may order any park closed before sunset and after sunrise when he or she determines that activities constituting a threat to public health, safety or welfare have occurred or are occurring in the park and that such closing is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. At least one sign designating the hours when the park is closed shall be installed prominently in the park. During any time when a park is ordered closed, it is unlawful for any person to remain, stay, or loiter in said park during said period.
(D) It shall be unlawful to enter or remain in a children's playground area if such person is 18 years of age or older unless actually engaged in the care, custody or supervision of a person younger than 18 years of age who is using the child playground facilities.
(Ord. 1565, passed 12-16-09; Am. Ord. 1808, passed 2-21-24)