8-4-6: ANIMALS IN PARKS:
Within a public park:
   A.   Killing, Trapping, Fishing: No person shall kill, trap, hunt, pursue, or in any manner disturb or cause to be disturbed any wildlife; provided, however, that unless prohibited by resolution of the City Council, fishing shall be permitted upon the lakes situated within or adjacent to any public park.
   B.   Swimming And Wading Areas: No animal shall be permitted in any swimming or wading areas, or in the immediate vicinity of any swimming or wading areas. (1981 Code 913 § 8)
   C.   Dogs To Be Restrained 1 : No owner of a dog shall permit his dog to be at large in City parks, but shall keep such dog under restraint at all times. "Restraint", as used herein, shall be deemed to mean controlled by a leash not exceeding six feet (6') in length. (1981 Code 913 § 8; amd. 2003 Code)
   D.   Horses And Donkeys: No person shall ride, lead, or permit a horse, pony, donkey, or other similarly sized animal in any improved areas of the public parks except in those areas (whether improved or not) where such animals are specifically allowed by resolution of the City Council. "Improved areas", as used herein, shall be deemed to mean areas which are mowed, paved, or blacktopped or trails established or designated for pedestrian, cross country skiing, or bicycle use. (1981 Code 913 § 8)

 

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1. See also subsection 5-3-3D of this Code for required removal of dog waste.