(A) All applicable state, federal and local laws, including, but not limited to, laws governing vandalism, nuisance, litter, animal control, alcohol and drugs will be enforced.
(B) The following rules are provided to supplement the laws and ensure a safe and nurturing experience while visiting Westfield parks and recreation facilities. Questions concerning these rules can be directed to the Westfield Parks and Recreation Administration Office at 317-804-3184 during regular business hours.
(1) Park hours. Unless otherwise posted, all parks and trails are open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week.
(2) Parking. Parking is allowed in designated parking lots only. No one shall park in a parking space designated for the physically challenged without a handicap permit. No overnight parking is allowed in city parks.
(3) Use of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for any motorized vehicles; with the exception of motorized wheelchairs or official city vehicles being operated by city employees, to be operated within park boundaries. All vehicles shall be operated on roadways specifically designated for vehicular traffic.
(4) Shelter rentals. Shelters can be reserved for a fee. Reservations can be made on a first come first served basis by calling customer service at 317-804-3150 during regular business hours. Rental fees must be paid to confirm the reservation. For more information on facilities, please visit the Parks and Recreation Department webpage.
(5) Alcohol. Unless stated otherwise herein, use of alcohol in parks is prohibited. Special event permits may be considered, and require filing liability and insurance documents along with a special event permit application with the parks and recreation administration office.
(6) Use of fire. Fires are only allowed in the designated charcoal grills at the shelters. Portable gas grills may be used in the shelter areas. Bonfires are prohibited. The use of the Council Circle Fire Pit at Simon Moon Park must be approved through the parks and recreation administration office and have staff on site during use.
(7) Smoking. All parks and trails are a smoke-free zone.
(8) Fireworks. No personal fireworks are allowed in city parks.
(9) Camping. Overnight camping is not allowed.
(10) Water ways. Use of water ways or ditches within the parks are for wildlife use only unless designated otherwise.
(11) Trash. It is strictly prohibited for any person to deposit any refuse (as that term is defined by state law) into a park or within a park refuse disposal receptacle, except for garbage defined as paper goods, food wrappers or food container used in the park.
(12) Animals. Any animal in a park must be restrained by a leash or lead no longer than six feet, or under the physical control of the animal’s owner or attending party. Pet owners must have and use a container or device for the holding of their pet’s waste while they are in a park, on a trail or pathway. Violations will result in fines. Dog or other pets are not permitted on any athletic playing field, or children’s playground area. Horses or ponies are not allowed to be brought into city parks. It is prohibited for any person to knowingly cause or directly abandon any animal in a city park.
(13) Hunting. Capturing or harming any wild animal or bird in the parks or on the trails is prohibited.
(14) Weapons. Missile propelling devices, fireworks, bombs or other explosive devices, knives, paintball equipment or any other objects that can reasonably be considered a weapon, are strictly prohibited in any park for any reason. This prohibition does not apply to law enforcement officers as defined in the Indiana Code.
(15) Vandalism. It is strictly prohibited for any person to remove, destroy, break, injure, mutilate or deface in any way any structure, sign, fence, wall, trail, railing, bench, tree, shrub, plant, flower or any other property of city parks. No person shall climb any tree; walk, stand or sit upon monuments or any other property not designated for that use.
(16) Inappropriate behavior. No sexual activity or nudity is allowed in city parks. No person shall use profane or abusive language, or conduct oneself in a disorderly manner in city parks.
(17) Special events and/or programs. All special events must be coordinated through the parks and recreation administration office using the special event application procedure.
(18) Inflatables or dunk tanks. Inflatables or dunk tanks are not allowed.
(19) Music entertainment. Unless otherwise stated herein, it is prohibited to use radios, tape machines, CD players, IPODS, live musical entertainment or amplification systems in a loud manner which will interfere with others using the park or the park neighbors.
(20) Soliciting/conducting business. It is prohibited for any person to solicit for or conduct any business or to sell or to offer to sell any parcel or service or solicit for charitable contributions in city parks.
(C) Violation of any of these rules can mean expulsion from the park.
(D) Broken equipment or anything that requires immediate attention, should be reported to the parks and recreation administrative office at 317-804-3184.
(Prior Code, § 44-1) (Ord. 11-12, passed 6-27-2011; Ord. 21-37, passed 10-11-2021) Penalty, see § 93.99