Section
92.01 Speed limit in parks
92.02 Park hours
92.03 Park rules and regulations
92.04 Firearms prohibited in parks
92.05 Vandalism in parks
92.06 Skateboarding and skating in city parks and facilities
92.07 Camping in city parks and recreation areas
92.99 Penalty
Statutory reference:
General authority of city relative to parks and recreation, see Tex. Local Gov’t Code §§ 251.001, 331.001 et seq.
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any motor vehicle in excess of 15 mph upon any street located within any public park located in the city.
(1998 Code, § 82-1) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) Park hours will be posted at each park in the city stating the hours that each park is open to the public. In the event no signs are posted at a particular park, that park will be closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each day. The only exception to the hours posted or stated herein is for activities that have been approved by the City Recreation and Tourism Director or his or her agent.
(B) Any person entering a city park between prohibited hours will be in violation of this section, unless extended hours have been previously approved by the City Recreation and Tourism Director.
(1998 Code, § 82-2) (Ord. 10-15, passed 7-21-2010) Penalty, see § 92.99
The Recreation and Tourism Director shall have authority to prescribe written rules and regulations for the administration of the Department and for the orderly use of the parks and recreational facilities; provided that, such regulations do not conflict with valid laws or ordinances. A copy of such rules and regulations shall be maintained for public inspection in the offices of the Recreation and Tourism Director. The Recreation and Tourism Director is authorized to include provisions that govern the use of parks and recreational facilities by the public and may prescribe such rules and regulations that promote the healthful and generalized use of these facilities, including the Texas City Dike, which will have its own rules and regulations including hours, fees and use.
(1998 Code, § 82-3) (Ord. 94-03, passed 3-2-1994; Ord. 11-21, passed 7-6-2011)
It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a certified peace officer, to carry a firearm in any city park, regardless of whether or not the person is duly licensed by the state to carry a concealed handgun.
(1998 Code, § 82-4) (Ord. 95-21, passed 12-6-1995) Penalty, see § 92.99
Any vandalism or destruction on and of city loaned, leased or owned property shall be a Class C misdemeanor offense, and violation shall be subject to a fine.
(1998 Code, § 82-5) (Ord. 94-14, passed 8-31-1994) Penalty, see § 92.99
It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally or knowingly use a skateboard, roller skates or in-line skates, in or upon any prohibited area of a city park, building or facility, as determined by the Director of Recreation and Tourism and designated by proper signage.
(1998 Code, § 82-6) (Ord. 11-21, passed 7-6-2011) Penalty, see § 92.99
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