CHAPTER 93: PARKS AND RECREATION
Section
   93.01   Definitions
   93.02   Hours
   93.03   Speed limit
   93.04   Pet control
   93.05   Camping
   93.06   Bicycles and motorized vehicles
   93.07   Concessions and special events
   93.08   Fees
 
   93.99   Penalty
§ 93.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   CITY PARKS. All city-owned, leased and managed property used for the purpose of parks and recreation.
   ISLAND PARK. The strip of land forming an island surrounded by split channels of the Salmon River within the city limits of the city (after crossing channel onto island).
(Prior Code, § 7-2-1) (Ord. 02-639, passed 11-6-2002)
§ 93.02 HOURS.
   The hours for use of city parks shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Any other use shall require permission from the office of the Clerk.
(Prior Code, § 7-2-2) (Ord. 79-431, passed 7-16-1979; Ord. 04-669, passed 6-2-2004)
§ 93.03 SPEED LIMIT.
   The maximum speed limit for city parks for any motorized vehicle in its park shall be ten mph.
(Prior Code, § 7-2-3) (Ord. 79-431, passed 7-16-1979; Ord. 04-669, passed 6-2-2004)
§ 93.04 PET CONTROL.
   (A)   Pets are allowed on Island Park except for the hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily. Pets are allowed at the Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center on a leash. No pets shall be allowed in any other city parks. The City Council shall have the authority to waive its restriction for special events held on city parks.
   (B)   Restricted leash requirements on the island. It shall be lawful for an owner to walk and exercise his or her dog (limit two) on Island Park without a leash. The owner or his or her agent must accompany the dog and be able to restrain the dog if necessary. This limited leash restriction shall not be in effect on days special events are scheduled on the island. Unleashed dogs will not be allowed on the island on days of special events. No dogs of fierce, dangerous or vicious propensities shall be allowed on the island.
   (C)   Accompaniment and clean up. The owner or agent of the dog must be with the dog off the leash at all times. The owner or agent must clean up all excrement left by the dog and remove the same from the island and the Sacajawea Center.
   (D)   Damages. Any damage to persons or property by a dog or dogs on the island or at the Sacajawea Center shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or agent.
   (E)   City water pump station. No owner or agent shall allow a dog or dogs to enter and/or swim in the west channel of the Salmon River within 100 feet of the city’s water pump station.
(Prior Code, § 7-2-4) (Ord. 02-639, passed 11-6-2002; Ord. 07-711, passed 2-7-2007) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.05 CAMPING.
   (A)   Permit required. Camping in city parks is prohibited with the exception of the Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center. Camping at the Sacajawea Interpretive, Cultural and Educational Center will be allowed only for educational groups or individuals that are participating in a Sacajawea Center Program that has been approved by the Sacajawea Center Director where overnight camping is part of the program. Two recreational vehicle sites west of the Police Department may only be used by volunteers working at least 20 hours each week on site at the Sacajawea Center after passing a background check and submitting a use and volunteer agreement. One recreational vehicle site by the main entrance of the Sacajawea Center may only be used by Tribal members who are presenting educational or interpretive programs specifically for the Center. The Mayor of the city has the authority to grant permission to allow limited camping in all city parks or property; for emergency or security personnel only. No other permits for camping will be issued.
   (B)   Fees. The fee for camping in city parks shall be set by resolution by the City Council. The organization obtaining the permit from the city shall be responsible for payment of the fees to the city. The City Council shall have the authority to waive camping fees.
(Prior Code, § 7-2-5) (Ord. 79-431, passed 7-16-1979; Ord. 04-669, passed 6-2-2004; Ord. 15-803, passed 9-2-2015) Penalty, see § 93.99
§ 93.06 BICYCLES AND MOTORIZED VEHICLES.
   Bicycles and motorized vehicles may be used in designated areas only in city parks.
(Prior Code, § 7-2-6) (Ord. 79-431, passed 7-16-1979; Ord. 04-669, passed 6-2-2004)
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