[R.O. 2016 § 220.010; R.O. 2011 § 220.010; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.010, 10-19-1994]
The provisions of this Chapter shall be in effect in all parks
and recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the City of Twin
Oaks.
[R.O. 2016 § 220.020; R.O. 2011 § 220.020; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.020, 10-19-1994; Ord. No. 164 § 1, 11-17-2004; Ord. No. 230 § 1, 10-4-2006; Ord. No. 256 § 1, 10-17-2007; Ord. No. 269 § 1, 5-7-2008; Ord. No. 275 § 1, 9-3-2008; Ord. No. 294 §§ 1 — 2, 7-1-2009; Ord. No. 361 § 1, 4-18-2012; Ord. No. 385 §§ 1 — 8, 2-20-2013; Ord. No. 459 § 1, 6-17-2015]
A.
Park Hours. Use of the park shall be restricted to the hours of 6:00
A.M. to 10:00 P.M., unless permission is granted for use outside such
hours by permit issued by the Board of Aldermen, or its designated
representative.
B.
Injuring Trees, Shrubbery, Natural Life And Other Property Prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to disfigure, damage or in any
way injure or destroy, either in part or in whole, or carry away any
tree, shrub, plant, flower, stone, or stone work, bench, chair set,
stand, structure, fence or property, fish, or animal, or anything
belonging to or kept therein; or to post or affix or inscribe any
handbill, poster, card, device, or inscription to or on any tree,
fence, or structure, within the park.
C.
Obstruction Of Walkways, Sidewalks, Pathways And Bridges. It shall
be unlawful for any person to block, hinder or obstruct unreasonably
the use of any walkway, sidewalk or bridge located within the park.
D.
Prohibitions Involving Rocks And Waterfalls. No person shall walk,
stand, sit or climb in or on any of the waterfalls, or on the rocks,
wall or stone formations adjoining the waterfalls, and around or under
the bridge.
E.
Entry Into Garden Areas Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for anyone
to walk, step or enter into the garden areas located within the park.
F.
Hunting Prohibited. No person shall pursue, trap or kill any wildlife
in any manner on park land. Firearms, guns or weapons of any kind
are strictly prohibited on park land.
G.
Operation Of Motor Vehicles. Motor vehicles are prohibited on park
land with the following exceptions, and under the conditions stated:
H.
Parking In Designated Areas Only. The parking of vehicles on grassy
areas is prohibited. Parking for handicapped vehicles is permitted
in areas designated for that purpose adjacent to the multipurpose
court. Parking for park visitors is permitted in designated spaces
marked along the east side of Robert Hartzog Lane.
[Ord. No. 480 § 1, 3-2-2016]
I.
Possession Of Alcohol Prohibited In Park. No person shall possess any alcoholic beverage on park land, nor carry, transport, or otherwise bring any alcoholic beverage onto park land except when expressly authorized by the Board of Aldermen or its designated representative(s) in conjunction with an approved reservation for a specific area. The Board of Aldermen or its designated representative(s) may revoke authorization of alcoholic beverages at any time. To see specific regulations regarding special permits for alcohol use when reserving the park, see Section 220.040(C)(2) below.
J.
Swimming And Ice Skating Prohibited. Swimming, diving or wading in
any lake, pond or stream within the park is prohibited. Ice skating
is also prohibited.
K.
Location Of Fires. Fires may be built only in barbecue grills or
fireplaces provided by the City, and must be extinguished before leaving
the park.
L.
Camping. Camping of any kind is prohibited within the park limits.
M.
Disposal Of Trash. Trash, rubbish and debris of all kinds shall be
deposited in the containers provided for that purpose. All areas shall
be left in a clean and orderly condition. Dumping or depositing trash,
rubbish or debris in or on any part of the park land or facilities
other than in the receptacles provided is strictly prohibited.
N.
Glass Containers Prohibited. Glass containers of any type are not
permitted in the park.
O.
Animals. No person shall bring or allow onto park land a dog or other
domestic animal unless such animal is restrained at all times on a
leash no greater than six (6) feet in length. Any person bringing
or allowing a dog or other domestic animal into the park shall have
with them an instrument and container to remove any wastes deposited
by their animal and shall be responsible to immediately remove any
waste their animal shall deposit. No person shall allow a dog or other
domestic animal into any park waters or waterways for any purposes.
No person shall permit or allow the running of a dog or other domestic
animal at large. All domestic animals are prohibited in and around
all playgrounds located on park grounds and restrooms with the exception
of service animals. No person shall bring or allow a dangerous animal
of any kind for which the person is responsible onto park land at
any time even if restrained as described above.
[Ord. No. 21-1, 1-6-2021]
P.
Regulation Of Solicitations And Commercial Activities.
1.
Solicitation of any business or service is prohibited. No person,
firm, or corporation is permitted to offer or advertise merchandise
or other goods for sale or hire. Excepting City-sponsored events and
activities, the maintaining of a concession or the use of any park
facility, building, trail, road, bridge, bench, table or other park
property for commercial purposes is prohibited unless a permit is
issued by the Board of Aldermen or its designated representative(s).
Such permit shall be clearly displayed by the person(s) seeking to
conduct commercial activities within the park. The permitting process
will help to ensure that the City is aware of the activity taking
place within the park, that the proposed date/time/location does not
conflict with scheduled activities/events/operations, and that no
harm is done to the landscape of the park. In its review of the permit
request, the Board of Aldermen or its designated representative(s)
should consider:
a.
The risk of damage and injury as set forth in Section 220.020(B) through (E);
b.
The disruption of or conflict with the public's use and enjoyment
of the park;
c.
Whether the issuance of such permit may result in crowded or
congested conditions due to the anticipated number of attendees for
a planned event.
d.
The nature of the requested activity, including whether such
activity involves:
(1)
The sale of products or items, which is prohibited
unless it is a First-Amendment-protected activity;
(2)
The use of furniture, tents [as that term is defined in Section 220.040(D)] or large "prop" amenities, which is prohibited; or
(3)
The use of models or equipment.
e.
The time and duration requested for such commercial purposes,
including:
2.
Any permit request involving less than ten (10) people, lasting
for less than one (1) hour, and complying with the above, will be
granted by the City Clerk or a designee. All permit requests must
be submitted at least forty-eight (48) hours before the proposed activities.
Any permit request involving ten (10) or more people, lasting more
than one (1) hour, or otherwise conflicting with any of the above
factors must be submitted at least fourteen (14) days in advance of
the proposed activities so that the Board of Aldermen may review
the request, and the permitted authority may be limited to certain
designated areas. Each permit issued by the City shall only be effective
on the date and time specified on the permit. Specific permit fees
shall be set by the Board of Aldermen from time to time and shall
be posted on the City's website.
[Ord. No. 484 § 1, 3-16-2016]
Q.
Smoking. Smoking is prohibited in Twin Oaks Park. For purposes of this Section, "smoking" shall mean the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plant material, including but not limited to tobacco, marijuana (as defined in Section 210.1870210.1870), and hashish, whether smoked in a cigarette, rolling papers, cigar, pipe, or other paraphernalia.
[Ord. No. 23-01, 2-15-2023]
R.
Skateboarding. Skateboarding is prohibited upon or about the park
stairs or railings at the northern (church) entrance to the park and
within or upon all pavilions or decks and the railings or furnishings
contained or incorporated therein.
S.
Stop Locations. All traffic entering the park shall stop at the northbound
stop sign approaching the flag pole of Robert Hartzog Lane. All traffic
shall stop and drive no further than the gate approaching the playground.
[Ord. No. 480 § 1, 3-2-2016]
T.
Fishing. Unless prohibited on a temporary basis by the Mayor or Board
of Aldermen (with appropriate signage posted), fishing is allowed
in waters or waterways in the park, but all fish taken must be returned
alive to the waters (catch and release). With the exception of the
catch-and-release requirement, fishing in the park is governed by
the rules and regulations in the State of Missouri Conservation Commission
Wildlife Code, including compliance with applicable fishing permit
and season requirements.
[Ord. No. 18-21, 6-6-2018]
U.
Playground/Surface Area. Skateboarding, high heels, cleats, and pets
are prohibited.
[Ord. No. 23-01, 2-15-2023]
[R.O. 2016 § 220.030; R.O. 2011 § 220.030; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.030, 10-19-1994; Ord. No. 332 § 1, 5-4-2011; Ord. No. 459 § 2, 6-17-2015]
The City Clerk shall have the duty to oversee the enforcement
of all rules and regulations of the City of Twin Oaks pertaining to
the parks, as set forth in this Chapter and as set forth in the Policy
adopted by the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2016 § 220.040; R.O. 2011 § 220.050; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.050, 10-19-1994; Ord. No. 96-38 § 1, 10-16-1996; Ord. No. 97-16 § 1, 5-21-1997; Ord. No. 01-55 §§ 1 — 6, 8-15-2001; Ord. No. 83 §§ 1
— 7, 6-5-2002; Ord.
No. 230 § 2, 10-4-2006; Ord. No. 332 § 2, 5-4-2011; Ord. No. 362 § 1, 4-18-2012; Ord. No. 363 § 1, 4-18-2012; Ord. No. 385 § 10, 2-20-2013; Ord. No. 420 § 1, 2-19-2014; Ord. No. 457 § 1, 4-15-2015; Ord. No. 459 § 3, 6-17-2015; Ord. No. 21-7, 5-19-2021]
A.
Applications for a park area reservation shall follow the procedures
set forth herein and using the current City form of application and
terms and conditions developed hereunder.
B.
Reservations Of Twin Oaks Park.
2.
Time Of Application. Application for a reservation must be filed
no later than two (2) business days prior to the planned event.
3.
Areas which can be reserved include the pavilion, multipurpose
court and sand volleyball court. However, only two (2) of these areas
may be reserved at any one (1) time to allow some park use by residents
at all times. Use of the pavilion assumes the group will also be using
the adjacent grassy area toward the sand volleyball court.
4.
Reservations are limited to groups of no more than fifty (50)
people.
5.
Park reservations may be denied because of City-sponsored events
in the park.
6.
Financial transactions may not take place on Twin Oaks Park property
as part of any park area reservation. Exceptions may be made for City-sponsored
programs or events.
7.
The City staff, in collaboration with the Park Committee and
with approval of same by the Board of Aldermen, will maintain a reservation
application and associated terms and conditions of park facility use
("terms and conditions"), including fines and fees to be assessed
in accordance with said reservations, on file in the City offices.
The terms and conditions will supplement and not conflict with any
park regulations as set out within the City Code and may be changed
as needed but should be reviewed no less than on an annual basis,
with any changes to the terms and conditions being brought to the
Park Committee for input and then recommendation of same to the Board
of Aldermen for approval of same as an amendment to the terms and
conditions. The terms and conditions and other policies will be held
on file in the City offices and available upon request.
C.
Deposits Due Before Reservation Is Assigned.
1.
Reservation permits for use of the park require a deposit, as
set forth by the Board of Aldermen from time to time, upon application
approval before a date can be assigned to that user.
2.
If a user requests special permission from the City Clerk, alcohol
may be served as long as there are no glass containers brought into
the park. A permit to include alcohol requires an additional deposit
as set forth by the Board of Aldermen from time to time.
3.
No more than fifty (50) people can be in attendance at any function
upon a reservation. If the application is requesting more than fifty
(50) people, the application will be reviewed by the Park Committee
and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
4.
Any damages or cleanup charges resulting from the use of the
park by the reserved party will be deducted from the deposit and/or
additionally billed to the reserving party.
5.
If Police have to be called because of group misbehavior, the
entire park deposit will be forfeited and future reservations for
that group may be denied.
D.
The grassy area may not be used as a team sport practice field. Tents,
bounce houses, recreational equipment, or other appurtenances requiring
staking or otherwise being secured to the ground are prohibited. For
the purposes of this provision, "tents" are defined as covered temporary
structures which, individually or in aggregate, exceed one hundred
(100) square feet of ground coverage.
