(A) Public playground safety guidelines. For your play enjoyment, please obey the following or you may cause injury to yourself or others around you. Play safely and be courteous of others. Use of this facility may cause injury. The city is not responsible for injuries. All rules stated in § 93.01 apply to playgrounds. In addition, the following rules must be adhered to.
(1) Hours of operation. Hours of operations are daily sunrise to sunset.
(2) Pets. No pets allowed on the playgrounds.
(3) Parent or guardian’s responsibility. Children seven and under should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
(4) Use of play equipment. Note age-appropriate use for equipment and adhere to guidelines.
(5) Be aware. For everyone’s safety inspect play area before starting to play and remove litter.
(6) Prohibited uses. No bicycles, rollerblades or skateboard use within the play area.
(7) Caution.
(a) Bare feet may cause injury;
(b) Throwing sand or any other objects within play area may cause injury; and
(c) Playing on this equipment when wet may cause injury.
(8) Swings.
(a) Hold on with both hands;
(b) Standing on swings may cause injury;
(c) Stop swinging before getting off;
(d) Never swing or twist empty seats; and
(e) Stand clear of moving swings to avoid contact and possible injury.
(9) Slides.
(a) Slide feet first only; and
(b) No running or walking up slide.
(10) Climbers. No pushing, running or shoving.
(B) Violation of any of these rules can mean expulsion from the park.
(C) Broken equipment or anything that requires immediate attention, please call the parks and recreation administrative office at 317-804-3184.
(Prior Code, § 44-7) (Ord. 21-37, passed 10-11-2021) Penalty, see § 93.99