[R.O. 2012 §245.130]
The following words, whenever used in this Chapter, shall be
construed as defined in this Section:
PARK
A park, reservation, playground, recreation center or any
other area of the City, owned or used by the City, and devoted to
active or passive recreation.
PERMITS
A permit for exclusive use of parks or portion thereof, or
buildings, or portion thereof, as provided for and defined in this
Chapter.
PERSONS
Includes persons, associations, partnerships, firms and corporations,
or any company or organization of any kind.
VEHICLE
Any wheeled conveyance whether motor-powered, animal-drawn
or self-propelled. The term shall include any trailer in tow of any
size, kind or description. Exception is made for baby carriages and
vehicles of the City.
[R.O. 2012 §245.170; Ord. No. 4168, 2-12-2018]
A. No
Swimming. No swimming is allowed in the City lake. No person shall
swim, dive or wade in any lake, pond or stream within any park, except
places that are provided therefor.
B. No
Ice Skating. No person shall be allowed to ice skate on the City lake
or any other impoundment of water owned or maintained by the City
of Union.
[R.O. 2012 §245.180]
Fires may be built in receptacles and facilities intended therefore,
unless permission is secured in writing. Patrons may use their own
portable "bar-b-que" braziers in areas designated and so posted. No
person who has built any such fire shall leave the area where the
fire was built without first extinguishing the fire. No person shall
drop, throw, or scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars,
tobacco, papers, or other flammable material within any park area.
Fires may be prohibited entirely by the posting of special notices.
[R.O. 2012 §245.190]
Camping is prohibited in all City parks, except by written permission.
[R.O. 2012 §245.220]
No person shall solicit alms or contributions for any purpose
whatsoever, whether public or private, within any of the parks, except
by written permission, when such solicitations are of direct benefit
to the City parks and recreational programs.
[R.O. 2012 §245.230]
No person shall play or practice golf in any area of a park
not designated for such use.
[R.O. 2012 §245.240; Ord. No. 4580, 3-13-2023]
A. No
person in a park shall:
1. Ride a bike, skateboard, roller blades, etc., into or on any pavilions,
benches or any other structures within the parks.
2. Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack when such is
provided.
3. Fail to comply with all local and State regulations regarding bicycle
safety.
[R.O. 2012 §245.250; Ord. No. 4241, 11-13-2018]
A. No person in any City public park shall be allowed to remain in or
enter a City park in an intoxicated condition, or under the influence
of drugs at any time.
B. No illegal drugs of any kind or description will be tolerated in
any City park at any time; except for prescription drugs legally in
the possession of a person.
C. No minor shall possess or consume any intoxicating beverage or tobacco
product.
D. No person shall smoke or use an electronic vapor device within twenty-five
(25) feet of any buildings, pavilion, pool, splash park, docks, gazebos,
restrooms, at any time, nor any sports field, or their surrounds,
during any scheduled/organized sporting event, game/tournament in
any City park.
E. A sports field or its surrounds, shall include any fence or area
used for player/public seating and considered part of the field of
play which would include dugouts, outfield, infield and foul territory
for baseball/softball areas, and the playing field and sidelines within
twenty-five (25) feet of any soccer or football field, concession
stand, seating area, or walking paths.
F. Parties renting any pavilion for a private event shall be privileged
to allow smoking or the use of electronic vapor devices for that private
party only, but shall be liable for cleanup or damages from same.
[R.O. 2012 §245.260]
Permits for use of specific areas in a City park may be obtained
by calling the Park Office. A deposit is due within one (1) week of
reservation and full payment is due four (4) weeks in advance. Certain
activities may require written permission, hold harmless agreements
and certificates of insurance.
[R.O. 2012 §245.270]
Union City parks shall be open for public use from 6:00 A.M.
until one-half (½) hour after dusk. Only participants (including
spectators) in authorized, scheduled activities will be allowed to
remain in the parks after dark, but no later than 12:00 Midnight,
unless special written authorization is granted.
[R.O. 2012 §245.280]
No person shall enter, be or remain in any park or building
of the City unless he or she complies with all of the regulations
set forth in this Chapter applicable to such parks or buildings.
[R.O. 2012 §245.290]
The provisions of this Chapter shall not be applicable to City
park employees while actually engaged in their official duties, nor
shall the provisions of this Chapter apply to Board members or City
Officials while attending to City business.