(a) No person shall violate any rule or regulation promulgated by the Playground and Public Recreation Commission pursuant to Section 276.04 of these Codified Ordinances or the Superintendent of Recreation pursuant to Section 242.04(c) of these Codified Ordinances.
(b) Park and Pool Rules and Regulations.
(1) Park hours for unlighted parks are from sunrise to sunset apart from lighted parks which shall be open according to the hours posted.
(2) Smoking of tobacco products, use of smokeless tobacco, vaping or use of e-cigarettes are prohibited within twenty-five feet of the City pool area and any City park structures which would include shelters and park equipment.
(3) Use of any drugs or alcohol is prohibited.
(4) All pets in City parks must be on a leash, except for the Yelp Yard. Pet owners must clean up after their pets. Doggie-bags are provided at most of City park enhances for the use to clean up pet waste.
(5) Large domestic and non-domestic pets or animals are not permitted in City parks with the exception of cats and dogs, without the permission of the Safety Service Director or their designee.
(6) No dumping, littering, or discarding of cigarette butts is permitted in City parks.
(7) Excessive noise which unreasonably annoys, injures or endangers the comfort, health, peace or safety of others is not permitted. No person in or adjacent to a park shall operate or play a radio, TV, musical instrument, or use amplifying sound equipment that disturbs the peace and good order in the park, unless prior approval by Safety Service Director or their designee.
(8) Bullying will not be tolerated.
(9) Shelter reservations are for shelters only. The park and its amenities will remain open to the public during any scheduled event or shelter reservation.
(10) Putting up tents or temporary shelters for parties must be approved by Safety Service Director or their designee.
(11) Camping or other temporary lodging or sleeping is not permitted in City parks.
(12) Fireworks, explosives, or other explosive materials are prohibited in City parks.
(13) Aerosol cans are prohibited.
(14) Firearms are prohibited, as well as, but not limited to, the discharge of firearms in, into or through any park area.
(15) No person in the park shall offer for sale any article, privilege or service unless such sale is pursuant to a contact or an agreement with the City through the Safety Service Director or their designee.
(16) Parking is allowed in designated areas only. Parking lots are designated to be for the use and enjoyment of the Parks and Recreation Department areas only. Commercial vehicles are prohibited. Overnight parking is prohibited. Violators will be subject to enforcement pursuant to Chapter 454 of these Codified Ordinances.
(17) Motorized vehicles are not allowed on any pedestrian access/trail in the park with the exception of wheelchairs/scooters that are used for the transportation of a disabled person.
(18) Swimming is not allowed in the parks apart from the London Municipal Swimming Pool during the hours of operation.
(19) Misuse and destruction of equipment is vandalism, a punishable crime.
(20) Violation of rules may result in a trespass of property.
(21) City codes and regulations shall be followed at all times.
(Ord. 145-76. Passed 8-5-76; Ord. 133-19. Passed 5-16-19; Ord. 156-21. Passed 6-3-21.)