The parks and playgrounds of Louisville Metro shall close at 11:00 p.m. and shall remain closed until 6:00 a.m., and, with the exception of non- stop through traffic only or by written permit from the Director of Parks, it shall be unlawful for any person other than police, fire and other emergency service personnel, public utility personnel, and Parks Department and other Metro Government agency personnel, while on official business only, to enter upon any park or playground of Louisville Metro during hours when such park or playground is closed. Except in the case of an emergency, as determined by the Director of Parks, the Director of Parks shall provide notice to the public of closing hours of parks and playgrounds and may change the closing hours when necessary in consultation with representative(s) of the Council District(s) in which the park or playground is located.
(1994 Jeff. Code, § 42.03) (Jeff. Ord. 3-1998, adopted and effective 1-13-1998; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 101-2003, approved 5-30-2003; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 199-2022, approved 12-15-2022) Penalty, see § 42.99