[Adopted 10-7-2008 by Ord. No. 08-24]
[Amended 8-16-2022 by Ord. No. 22-02]
A. No person or persons shall be permitted on any municipal park/parkland or municipal recreation area or recreation facility except between sunrise and sunset, except:
(1) By written permission, received in advance, from the Parks and Recreation Manager/Director; or
(2) For events of public interest sponsored or authorized by the Municipality.
B. Notwithstanding Subsection
A above, any municipal park/parkland or municipal
recreation area or facility may, in the sole discretion of the
Parks and
Recreation Manager/Director, be closed whenever such park,
recreation area or facility becomes hazardous for public use due to weather, fire, water, construction or other conditions or requires maintenance or repair or other reason for closure. When reasonably practicable, 24 hours' advance notice of the closing will be provided via the municipal website or by posting at said park or facility location or by such other means deemed appropriate by the Municipality.
Any group or visitor desiring exclusive use of a park or portion of a park, or who by virtue of the large size of the group might diminish the opportunity for the full enjoyment of the park or portion of the park by others, must apply to the Municipality for a permit.
The Municipality shall establish a fee for park permits and other activities which shall be established by resolution of Municipal Council.
Any person violating any provision herein shall be guilty of a summary offense and upon conviction thereof shall be liable for a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $300 or, in default thereof, to imprisonment for not more than five days.
[Adopted 6-17-2008 by Ord. No. 08-09]