(A) The city parks shall be open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day except for extension granted for special events. Any exceptions for special events must be approved by the Park Board and the Summerset Board of Commissioners. Special events include, but are not limited to, weddings, fourth of July events, anniversary parties, and family reunions.
(B) Any pet within the city parks shall be on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Any person or persons bringing a pet within any city parks shall clean up after the pet. No horses or livestock shall be allowed within any city parks except as authorized by the Board of Commissioners for special events.
(C) No fireworks shall be allowed within any city parks except as authorized by the Board of Commissioners.
(D) Any wildlife and/or vegetation, living or dead, located within any city parks shall not be disturbed by any person or any person's pet. All wildlife and vegetation shall be left where found unless removal or alteration has been approved by the City Parks and Recreation Board by established rules or resolution.
(E) No motorized vehicles allowed in the city parks unless authorized by the City Parks and Recreation Board and approved by the Board of Commissioners. City maintenance vehicles are exempt in the performance of their duties.
(F) There will be no open fires in the city parks except the use of the designated grills. No exceptions shall be allowed unless approved by the Board of Commissioners.
(G) There will be no overnight camping in the city parks. Exception may be granted by the Park Board with the approval by the Board of Commissioners.
(H) There will be no alcohol allowed in the city parks unless authorized as a special event by the City Parks and Recreation Board, approved by the Board of Commissioners and provided in compliance with city ordinance and state law.
(Ord. passed 7-31-2019)