§ 963.05 PROTECTION OF NATURAL AND ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT.
   (a)   No person shall injure, deface, disturb or damage in any manner any part of the park property or part thereof, which is owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the Park District, nor shall any trees, shrubs, wildflowers or other plants, animals, fossils or minerals be removed, injured or destroyed.
   (b)   Special exceptions to division (a) hereof may be permitted for purposes of scientific research, if approved guidelines are followed and collecting of natural minerals is authorized by written permit of the Director.
   (c)   Exceptions to division (a) hereof could also be made for removal of non-native (alien or exotic) species by park personnel and for general accepted land management practices.
   (d)   No person in a park shall install or plant any materials except with a permit from the Director.
   (e)   No person in a park shall climb or rappel any rock escarpment or other natural features.
   (f)   When walking or riding a vehicle, horse or other animal on a designated hiking trail, walking trail or designated recreational area, no person shall leave the hiking trail, walking trail or designated recreational area without the permission of the Director.
(Ord. 87-125, passed 10-26-1987)