Sec. 46-34. Hours of operation.
(a)   During the months of May through October, the city parks shall be open daily to the public during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In addition, Hayes Park and Bond Park may remain open until 11:00 p.m. during organized athletic events sponsored by an area school or other nonprofit sponsoring organization, provided the organization obtains the written approval of the city manager and designates a responsible individual who should be present during the event. No organization shall be granted approval to occupy Hayes Park or Bond Park after 10:00 p.m. for more than two events per week, except that approval may be granted for more than two events per week if determined necessary by the city manager.
(b)   During the months of November through April, the parks shall be opened daily to the public during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to one-half hour after sunset; however, the director of the parks and cemeteries may keep open until 10:00 p.m. those parks he may designate for public ice skating or other organized winter activities sponsored by the city.
(c)   Any section or part of a park may be declared closed to the public by the director of public works/superintendent at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular or stated intervals.
(d)   It shall be unlawful for any person (other than city personnel conducting city business) to occupy or be present in any park during any hours in which the park is not open to the public.
(e)   The hours of operation for authorized traffic utilizing the portions of the Hayhoe Riverwalk shall be 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(f)   For the purpose of subsection (e) authorized traffic shall mean walkers, runners, bicyclers, in-line skaters, and those required to use devices to assist the disabled.
(Ord. No. 104, § 3, 9-18-1978; Ord. No. 104-A-78, § 1, 12-18-1978; Ord. No. 104-A-97, § 1, 6-16-1997; Ord. No. 160, 5-21-2007; Ord. No. 175, 8-17-2009; Ord. 222, § 23, 12-3-2018)