(A) Protection of animals. No person shall, within any park, molest, kill, wound, trap, hunt, chase, shoot or throw missiles at, remove or have in his or her possession any feral animal, reptile, bird, bird’s nest or squirrel’s nest or remove the young of any animal or the eggs or young of any reptile or bird, or knowingly buy, receive, have in his or her possession, sell or give away any animal, reptile, bird or eggs killed or taken.
(B) Animals at large. No person owning or being custodian or having control of any animal shall cause or permit the animal to go at large in any park. A dog may be brought into a park; provided that, the dog is continuously restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length. However, no dog will be permitted in or on buildings, playgrounds, bathing areas, swimming pools, stands, concert areas, seats, seating areas, sun decks adjacent to swimming pools, areas where food is purveyed, kept or prepared or other areas designated by signs as prohibited areas. Any animal found at large may be seized and impounded or disposed of pursuant to law or ordinance. No person having the care of any dog or other animal shall permit the animal to enter or drink the water of any drinking fountain or swimming pool in any park, except at places designated or maintained therefor.
(C) Horses. No person shall use, ride or drive a horse in any park unless authorized to do so by the Board.
(Prior Code, § 95.12) (Ord. 1853-1961, passed - -1961) Penalty, see § 93.999