A. No person shall remain or loiter in any public park before sunrise or after sunset, except at lighted recreational facilities within parks as set forth by resolution pursuant to Section 12.72.230.
B. The prohibitions contained in subsection A of this section shall not apply:
1. To any person on an emergency errand;
2. To any person attending an assembly, meeting, entertainment event, recreation activity, dance or similar activity in such park provided such activity is either sponsored or co-sponsored by the department or pursuant to a park use permit issued therefor, or pursuant to a special event permit issued under Chapter 12.48;
3. To any person exiting such park immediately after the conclusion of any activity set forth in subsection (B)(2) of this section; and
4. To any peace officer or employee of the city while engaged in the performance of his or her duties, or a security guard acting under authority of a special access permit issued pursuant to Article VI of this chapter.
C. The director, with the concurrence of the chief of police, may designate extended park hours for any park when the director determines that such extension of hours is consistent with sound use of park resources, will enhance recreational activities in the city, and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare. The prohibitions contained in subsection A of this section shall not apply to any person present in a public park during extended park hours designated pursuant to this subsection.
D. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, the chief of police, with the concurrence of the director, may order any park closed before sunset and after sunrise when he or she determines that activities constituting a threat to public health, safety or welfare have occurred or are occurring in the park and that such closing is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare. At least one sign designating the hours when the park is closed shall be installed prominently in the park. During any time when a park is ordered closed, it is unlawful for any person to remain or loiter in said park during said period. (Ord. 2012-042 § 5)