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CHAPTER 971
Municipal Parks
971.01   Definitions.
971.03   Park hours.
971.05   Use of ball field lights. (Repealed)
971.07   Scheduled events and activities.
971.08   Program and facility fees and charges. (Repealed)
971.09   Vehicles.
971.11   Protection of natural and ecological environment.
971.13   Animals.
971.15   Personal conduct.
971.16   Intoxicating liquor/controlled substances, harmful intoxicants.
971.17   Power models, toy engine units and drones.
971.19   Firearms and weapons.
971.21   Camping.
971.23   Fires.
971.25   Commercial activities.
971.27   Erecting and attaching signs.
971.29   Water activities.
971.30   Littering, importing of rubbish and trash prohibited and pet owner(s) responsibility.
971.31   Fireworks and explosives.
971.32   Pollution of water.
971.33   Prohibited activities.
971.35   Employee exemptions.
971.37   Ejection from the park.
971.38   Approval by Council; Director’s powers.
971.99   Penalty.
   CROSS REFERENCES
   Land appropriation for parks - see Ohio R. C. 715.21, 719.01
   Parks and playgrounds - see Ohio R. C. Ch. 755
   Power to regulate vehicle speed in parks - see Ohio R. C. 4511.07(E)
   Parks and Recreation Board - see ADM. Ch. 159
   Parks and Recreation Trust Fund - see ADM. 159.01
971.01 DEFINITIONS.
   Whenever used in this chapter, the meaning of the following words and terms shall be as follows:
   "Department" shall mean the City of Reynoldsburg, Parks and Recreation Department.
   "Director" shall mean the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
   "Park" shall mean any land or water area owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the Department.
   "Commission" shall mean the Parks and Recreation Commission.
   "Parks and Recreation Department" shall mean the City of Reynoldsburg, Parks and Recreation Department.
   "Peace officer" shall mean a City of Reynoldsburg employee qualified to enforce the rules and regulations of the Department pursuant to R.C. § 1545.13, and every other law enforcement officer of the City of Reynoldsburg, State of Ohio or of any political subdivision thereof, including, but not limited to, State Highway Patrolmen, Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs, Constables and Division of Wildlife Officers.
   "Person" shall mean any individual, company, partnership, corporation, or association, or combination of individuals, or any employee, agent or officer thereof.
   "Park waters" shall mean any lake, pond, stream, channel or other body of water, or any part thereof, whether natural or artificial, located in a park.
   "Fish or fishing" shall mean taking or attempting to take fish by any method, and all other acts as placing, setting, drawing or using any device commonly used to take fish whether resulting in such taking or not.
   "Animal or animals" shall mean quadrupeds, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects.
   "Motor vehicle" shall mean any vehicle propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power.
   "Vehicle" shall mean everything on wheels.
   "Watercraft" shall mean any vessel designed for navigation or water, including, but not limited to any rowboat, sailboat or motorboat.
   "Motorboat" shall mean any watercraft propelled by any mechanical device, electric motor, or internal combustion engine.
(Ord. 37-03. Passed 5-27-03; Ord. 61-2021. Passed 5-10-21.)
971.03 PARK HOURS.
   All City parks shall be open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
(Ord. 37-03. Passed 5-27-03; Ord. 61-2021. Passed 5-10-21.)
971.05 USE OF BALL FIELD LIGHTS. (REPEALED)
   (EDITOR’S NOTE: Section 971.05 was repealed by Ordinance No. 61- 2021, passed May 10, 2021.)
971.07 SCHEDULED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.
   (a)   No person shall schedule a public event in a park without written authorization of the Director.
   (b)   Parks and Recreation Department events and programs have priority over any other.
   (c)   Events and activities that are not scheduled in advance with the Parks and Recreation Department are subject to cancellation by the Department.
   (d)   Exclusive use of some parks or recreational facilities may require payment of a fee and proof of insurance.
   (e)   An organization utilizing a park or recreational facility for a reserved or scheduled function shall, as a condition of the reservation and scheduling, be responsible for providing adequate control and supervision over members and guests utilizing the parks or recreation facility. Organizations scheduling and reserving recreational facilities are thereby also insuring that the park or recreational facility used is not damaged by the use of their members and guests at the function. Upon notice and hearing before the Mayor or Hearing Officer designated by him/her, if it is determined that, by the exercise of adequate control and supervision, the organization could have prevented the violation or damage or substantially decreased the likelihood of same occurring, the Mayor or Hearing Officer may thereafter refuse to schedule or reserve a park or recreational facility for the organization for a maximum period of 18 months.
   (f)   Actual games will have scheduling priority over practice sessions and scrimmages.
   (g)   All organizations and teams are required to submit complete rosters of all participants with name, address and phone number. Failure to do so will result in not being put on the schedule.
   (h)   The Parks and Recreation Department will make its best effort to get organizations scheduled into a slot that will work for them.
   (i)   The Department will mow the turf associated with the rental (i.e. outfield, soccer field, etc.) and drag the infield of a baseball/softball diamond of the field unless otherwise agreed upon. Additional work may require additional payment by the user.
   (j)   The organization must provide the Department with their request for field usage. The request will include the following:
      (1)   Name of the organization/team.
      (2)   Contact person(s) with home address and phone number.
      (3)   Complete roster with verifiable addresses and phone numbers for each member of the organization/team.
      (4)   Field(s) requested and the park that fields are located in if known.
      (5)   Days and times requested.
   (k)   The organization/team will be required to sign a field use agreement outlining the responsibilities of the organization/team and the Department.
   (l)   No user fee is charged for the following:
      (1)   Any City of Reynoldsburg sponsored function.
      (2)   Scheduled functions of the Reynoldsburg City Schools.
      (3)   A minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) liability insurance is required for any event in this category. Named as additional insured on the certificate will be the City of Reynoldsburg, its agents, officers, employees and volunteers. This certificate must be provided to the City of Reynoldsburg for review no less than 30 days prior to the event.
(Ord. 37-03. Passed 5-27-03; Ord. 50-04. Passed 5-10-04; Ord. 61-2021. Passed 5-10-21.)
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