7-1-2: PARK REGULATIONS:
A.   Jurisdictional Limits Extended: The jurisdictional limits of the city are hereby extended to and over all real estate, lands, premises and appurtenances thereunto belonging, now located thereon, or hereafter to be located thereon, on all property owned, controlled or managed by the city, whether such be within or without the corporation limits of the city. The police and other officers of the city shall enforce the ordinances of the city with regard to such property without the corporation limits of the city, with as full force and effect as if said property was located within the incorporated limits of the city. (2010 Code § 17-7)
B.   Unlawful To Deface: It is unlawful to deface, cut, mark, break or injure any tree, shrub, plant or building in any place under the control of the city. (2010 Code § 17-8)
C.   Posting Bills: It is unlawful to post any advertising notices or bills, or to distribute circulars or advertisements in any place under the control of the city without permission of the city. (2010 Code § 17-9)
D.   Leaving Trash: It is unlawful to leave any trash or waste of any nature, or dump rubbish of any nature whatsoever, in any park or place under the control of the city, or along the public highway leading thereto. Any person or organization using any public place or park owned or controlled by the city for picnics and other purposes shall place all wastepaper, rubbish and refuse of any nature whatsoever in the trash containers furnished for the same and shall leave said ground in a clean and sanitary condition. (2010 Code § 17-10)
E.   Harming Wildlife: It is unlawful to harm, capture or destroy any wild animal or bird, or to disturb or destroy any bird's nest in any public park or place under control of the city. (2010 Code § 17-11)
F.   Regulating Traffic And Parking:
   1.   It is unlawful to drive any vehicle within any city park, except on the driveways and roads thereof.
   2.   It is unlawful to park anywhere in any city park, except on designated parking places, and along driveways and roads thereof.
   3.   It is unlawful to drive any vehicle in any city park in a careless or reckless manner, or at a speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour. (2010 Code § 17-12)
G.   Tobacco Use In City Parks Prohibited:
   1.   The use of tobacco is a public nuisance, is dangerous to the health of both adults and children, and sets an unhealthy example for the city of Perkins' youth and children. Therefore, the use of tobacco in any form is hereby prohibited in all city owned parks. The use of tobacco in any form shall also be prohibited in and around all public restrooms located in city owned parks, and in and around all parking lots adjacent to city owned parks.
   2.   For purposes of this section, a "city owned park" shall be defined as any parcel of open land which is owned by the city of Perkins and used for recreational activities, including all walking and bicycle trails, and fields used for sporting events.
   3.   Any person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imposition of a fine set by resolution, excluding costs, fees and assessments. (Ord. 395, 9-11-2012)