[Code 1999 §235.010; CC 1979 §510.110; Ord. No. 288 §1, 11-11-1976]
All parks in the City shall be operated and maintained under
the supervision of the Park Superintendent.
[Code 1999 §235.020; CC 1979 §510.120; Ord. No. 288 §2, 11-11-1976]
The City Administrator or any other City Official designated
by the Park Board may perform the duties of the Park Superintendent
subject to the supervision of the Park Board.
[Code 1999 §235.030; CC 1979 §510.130; Ord. No. 288 §3, 11-11-1976]
The Park Superintendent shall have supervision over all employees
concerned in the maintenance of such parks and they shall perform
their duties under his/her supervision.
[Code 1999 §235.040; CC 1979 §510.140; Ord. No. 288 §4, 11-11-1976]
The Park Superintendent shall see to the enforcement of all
ordinances relating to the parks. He/she shall enforce all rules relating
to the use of the park.
[Code 1999 §235.050; CC 1979 §510.150; Ord. No. 288 §5, 11-11-1976]
It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any regulation
governing conduct in the City park which has been approved by the
Board.
[Code 1999 §235.060; CC 1979 §510.160; Ord. No. 288 §6, 11-11-1976]
No amusement for gain or for which a charge is made can be conducted
in a park without the consent of the Governing Body of the parks,
and such amusement must be conducted in accordance with any ordinance
pertaining thereto.
[Code 1999 §235.070; CC 1979 §510.170; Ord. No. 288 §7, 11-11-1976]
No person shall engage in, participate in, aid, form or organize
any assembly or group of people or make any speeches or conduct any
musical program or festivals in any park, unless a permit has been
obtained from the Park Superintendent, and unless such permit is carried
by the person heading or leading such activity; provided however,
that the provisions hereof shall not apply to students when constituting
a part of their educational activities and under the immediate direction
and supervision of the proper school authorities; nor to any governmental
agency within the scope of its functions.
[Code 1999 §235.080; CC 1979 §510.170]
A.
Applications
for a park permit shall be filed with the City Clerk not less than
five (5) days before the date on which it is proposed to conduct any
such activity. Such application shall state:
1.
The
name of the person or organization wishing to conduct such activity.
2.
If the
activity is proposed to be conducted for, on behalf of, or by an organization,
the name, address and telephone number of the headquarters of the
organization, and of the authorized and responsible head of such organization.
3.
The
name, address and telephone number of the person who will be Chairman
of such activity and who will be responsible for its conduct.
4.
The
name, address and telephone number of the person or organization to
whom the permit is desired to be issued.
5.
The
date when such activity is to be conducted.
6.
The
park or portion thereof for which permit is desired.
7.
An estimate
of the anticipated attendance.
8.
The
hour when such activity will start and terminate.
B.
The Park
Superintendent shall grant and issue such park permit if:
1.
The
proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park.
2.
The
proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or
detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety and recreation.
3.
The
facilities desired have not been reserved for other use at the day
and hour required in the application.
4.
The
conduct of such activity will not substantially interrupt the safe
and orderly movement of traffic.
5.
The
conduct of such activity will not require the diversion of so great
a number of Police Officers of the City to properly police such activity
and the areas contiguous thereto, as to prevent normal Police protection
to the City.
6.
The
conduct of such activity is not reasonably likely to cause injury
to persons or property, incite violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
7.
Such
activity is not to be held for the sole purpose of advertising any
products, goods or event and is not designed to be held purely for
private profit.
[Code 1999 §235.090; CC 1979 §510.210; Ord. No. 288 §1, 11-11-1976]
Each person, firm or corporation using the public parks and
grounds shall clean up all debris, extinguish all fires when such
fires are permitted, and leave the premises in good order and the
facilities in a neat and sanitary condition.
[Code 1999 §235.100; CC 1979 §510.220; Ord. No. 288 §2, 11-11-1976]
A.
It shall
be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation using such parks to
either perform or permit to be performed any of the following acts:
1.
Willfully
mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, or displace, or remove
any building, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings, paving
or paving material, water lines or other public utilities or parts
or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards whether temporary
or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts, or other boundary markers,
or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances
whatsoever, either real or personal.
2.
Throw,
discharge, or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the waters
of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, bay or other body of water in
or adjacent to any park or any tributary, stream, storm sewer or drain
flowing into such waters any substance, matter or thing, liquid or
solid, which will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
3.
Bring
in or dump, deposit or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper,
boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, or refuse, or other trash.
No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous
to any park, or left anywhere on the grounds thereof but shall be
placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided; where receptacles
are not so provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away
from the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly
disposed of elsewhere.
4.
Disturb
the peace, or use any profane, obscene or blasphemous language.
5.
Endanger
the safety of any person by any conduct or act.
6.
Commit
any assault, battery, or engage in fighting.
7.
Violate
any rule for the use of the park made or approved by the Park Board.
8.
Prevent
any person from using any park or any of its facilities, or interfere
with such use in compliance with this Chapter and the rules applicable
to such use.
9.
Swim,
bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to any park,
except in such waters and at such places as are provided therefore,
and in compliance with such regulations as are herein set forth or
may be hereafter adopted.
10.
Appear
in bathing costume at any place in the parks except within the limits
of designated bathing places or areas, and all bathing costumes shall
conform to commonly accepted standards.
11.
Dress
or undress on any beach, or in any vehicle, toilet or other place,
except in such bathing houses or structures as may be provided for
that purpose.
[Code 1999 §235.110; CC 1979 §510.230; Ord. No. 288 §3, 11-11-1976]
A.
The park
shall be opened daily to the public during daylight hours and it shall
be unlawful for any person or persons (other than City personnel conducting
City business therein) to occupy or be present in such parks during
any hours in which the park is not open to the public.
B.
Any section
or part of the park may be declared closed to the public by the Park
Superintendent at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily
or at regular or stated intervals.
[Code 1999 §235.120; CC 1979 §510.240; Ord. No. 288 §4, 11-11-1976]
A.
Whenever
any group, association or organization desires to use said park facilities
for a particular purpose such as picnics, parties or theatrical or
entertainment performances, a representative of said group, association
or organization shall first obtain a permit from the Park Superintendent
for such purposes. The Board of Aldermen may adopt an application
form to be used by the Park Superintendent for such situations.
B.
The Park
Superintendent shall grant the application if it appears that the
group, association or organization will not interfere with the general
use of the park by the individual members of the public and if the
said group, association or organization meets all other conditions
contained in the application. The application may contain a requirement
for an indemnity bond to protect the City from any liability of any
kind or character and to protect City property from damage.
[Code 1999 §235.130; CC 1979 §510.250; Ord. No. 288 §5, 11-11-1976]
A.
No person
in a park shall picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated
for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate
the activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion
and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all.
Visitors shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end.
B.
No person
in a park shall use any portion of the picnic areas or of any of the
buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics
to the exclusion of other persons, nor shall any persons use such
area and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are
crowded.
[Code 1999 §235.140; CC 1979 §510.260; Ord. No. 288 §6, 11-11-1976]
A.
Special Activities. It shall be unlawful to engage in special
activities including flying model airplanes, golf practice, ice skating,
games and picnics except at locations specifically designated for
such activities by the Park Board. Areas for such activities may be
reserved by groups for use at specified times.
B.
Automobiles. It shall be unlawful to drive or park any automobile
except on a street, driveway or parking lot in any park, or to park
or leave any such vehicle in any place other than one established
for public parking.
C.
Animals. It shall be unlawful to bring any dangerous animal
into any park, and it shall be unlawful to permit any dog to be in
any park unless such dog is on a leash not more than six (6) feet
long.
D.
Sales. It shall be unlawful for any person, other than employees
and officials of this park district acting on behalf of this district,
to vend, sell, peddle or offer for sale any commodity or article within
this park.
E.
Smoking. It shall be unlawful for any person under eighteen
(18) years of age to smoke within the park.
F.
Alcoholic Beverages. It shall be unlawful for any person
to have in his/her possession, custody or control any alcoholic beverages
of any kind whatsoever.
G.
Signs. It shall be unlawful for anyone to paste, glue, tack,
or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement or inscription
whatever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign
whatsoever on any public lands or highway or roads adjacent to a park.
These provisions shall not apply to any properly authorized
government official in pursuit of any official duty.
